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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Near Joker (ranked 5968 p4p, 612 weight class) and Haley Herzog Hearn (ranked 5518 p4p, 594 weight class). Near Joker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Near Joker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haley Herzog Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzog Hearn.
Joker stops Herzog Hearn from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Joker's face as Herzog Hearn controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joker sneaks back into half guard.
Joker trying to control from the bottom.
Joker gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Joker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker looking to pass the guard.
Joker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joker trying to control but Herzog Hearn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herzog Hearn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joker stands and throws Herzog Hearn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herzog Hearn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herzog Hearn is being controlled here.
Herzog Hearn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Joker is looking to take a break and control but Herzog Hearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Joker wants to control but Herzog Hearn is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herzog Hearn will feel that in the morning.
Herzog Hearn has closed the distance and engaged Joker in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herzog Hearn is trying to pull guard but Joker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Herzog Hearn jumps guard.
Joker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herzog Hearn is keeping the position for now.
Joker trying to control but Herzog Hearn is working from the bottom.
Joker advances to half guard.
Herzog Hearn won't allow Joker to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joker prevents Herzog Hearn from improving his position.
Joker moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Near Joker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herzog Hearn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joker swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Joker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog Hearn can do to turn this around?
Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joker.
Joker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herzog Hearn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog Hearn is posturing up here but Joker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Herzog Hearn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Herzog Hearn has to tap! Slick submission there by Joker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Near Joker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hlasela Dlamini (ranked 5221 p4p, 497 weight class) and Joe Stevens (ranked 4373 p4p, 453 weight class). Stevens has chosen Woke Up This Morning as his entrance music. Hlasela Dlamini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hlasela Dlamini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stevens is working for a kimura but Dlamini is defending it quite comfortably.
Dlamini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Dlamini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
Dlamini trying to control from the bottom.
Dlamini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlamini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Dlamini is defending well.
Dlamini wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Dlamini won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Dlamini is looking to improve his position.
Dlamini is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dlamini keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Dlamini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens trying to control but Dlamini is working from the bottom.
Stevens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dlamini's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlamini trying to control here.
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens prevents Dlamini from improving his position.
Dlamini gets full guard.
Stevens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dlamini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dlamini has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dlamini passes into half guard.
Dlamini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dlamini seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stevens is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hlasela Dlamini!
Hlasela Dlamini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6008 p4p, 402 weight class) and Ricardo Coutinho (ranked 6713 p4p, 415 weight class). Nkomo comes to the cage accompanied by On the Floor. Coutinho has chosen Lose yourself as his entrance music. Ricardo Coutinho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trymore Nkomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkomo misses the shot to the body.
Coutinho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nkomo misses with a hook to the body
and Coutinho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coutinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coutinho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nkomo is trying to pull guard but Coutinho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkomo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coutinho effectively controlling the action here.
Coutinho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nkomo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coutinho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Coutinho.
Nkomo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trymore Nkomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nkomo is trying to pull guard but Coutinho has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coutinho with a knee to the head.
Coutinho is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coutinho.
Nkomo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coutinho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coutinho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coutinho throws a series of punches but Nkomo avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coutinho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nkomo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coutinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Nkomo.
Coutinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Nkomo.
Coutinho tries to roll over but Nkomo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo seems to be working for a kimura but Coutinho defends the submission attempt.
Nkomo is trying to control. Coutinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nkomo works his way into side control.
Nkomo works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nkomo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Coutinho is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trymore Nkomo!
Trymore Nkomo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Ricardo Coutinho was interviewed post fight and said 'I gave it all, he's a tough fighter and my best wasnt enough. I'll train harder to win the next one. Give me another opportunity and i wont let you down'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Riggs (ranked 7450 p4p, 562 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 4248 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riggs throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Riggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurri! But no joy.
Kurri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurri misses with a looping right.
Riggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kurri.
Kurri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Kurri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Riggs is looking to regain half guard here but Kurri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs has one of Kurri's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Kurri crashes against the mat.
Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riggs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kurri off and has taken his back!
Riggs doesn't have the hooks in and Kurri manages to turn into his guard.
Kurri postures up and lands a big shot to Riggs's brow.
Kurri advances to half guard.
Kurri is nestled in close to Riggs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Kurri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kurri trying to control from Riggs's half guard. Riggs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurri is one step ahead there.
Kurri is looking to work some ground and pound but Riggs has wrist control.
Kurri trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurri stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurri is pushing down on Riggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riggs trying to hold on to Kurri's head to control him but Kurri postures up.
Kurri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kurri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurri.
Kurri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurri.
Riggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurri is working away from the top position though.
Kurri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurri trying to control the action but Riggs is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurri seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Kurri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggs moves into full guard.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Kurri stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
Kurri lands a couple of digs.
Kurri trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Riggs has his foot on Kurri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurri works his way back into a safe position though.
Riggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurri.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurri moves away.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Kurri moves out of range.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurri throws a body shot but no joy.
Riggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kurri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurri tries to advance to mount but Riggs denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri working the ground and pound but Riggs is defending the strikes.
Kurri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riggs, who protects the arm well.
Kurri throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kurri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riggs is trying to control Kurri's posture but Kurri avoids it.
Tatu Kurri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Kurri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Riggs struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs defending against the ground and pound.
Riggs is trying to control Kurri's posture but Kurri avoids it.
Kurri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Kurri crashes against the mat.
Kurri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurri working away.
Kurri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs looks to move to half guard but instead Kurri has passed into mount! Damn!
Kurri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding Kurri's attempts to control the action.
Riggs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riggs tries to reverse the position but Kurri maintains control.
Kurri looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kurri looking for a guillotine from mount but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs tries to hold on but Kurri postures up.
Kurri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kurri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Riggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kurri throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Riggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Kurri looking to finish Riggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Riggs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri trying to control but Riggs is having none of it.
Kurri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riggs is surviving well by controlling Kurri's body position as best he can.
Riggs taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Riggs throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Riggs digs a good body shot into Kurri's ribs.
Riggs throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Martin Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurri was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Kurri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Kurri.
Kurri misses the jab.
Riggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurri did well to prevent Riggs getting side control.
Kurri is not content to let Riggs control the position.
Riggs is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri is not content to let Riggs control the position.
Riggs not doing much here.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurri, not yet.
Kurri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kurri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggs trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Riggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurri is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Riggs has his hands clasped together but Kurri extends and breaks Riggs's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kurri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BodyShot Scott (ranked 5131 p4p, 374 weight class) and Killer McGee (ranked 5954 p4p, 399 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BodyShot Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Killer McGee!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGee misses with a body shot.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Scott wants to break free but McGee has control.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is working Scott over against the cage.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
Scott prevents a body shot from McGee.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
McGee tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
McGee tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott wants to break free but McGee has control.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but McGee won't allow it.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott slips a jab from McGee.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
Scott misses with a double jab
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer McGee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee lands a body shot.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott throws a combination. McGee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.
McGee moves into range and clinches up with Scott.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott prevents a body shot from McGee.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Scott prevents a body shot from McGee.
Scott is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BodyShot Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for McGee.
Scott lands with a nice combination. McGee backs away looking to recover.
McGee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
McGee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
McGee misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
McGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGee is rocked!
BodyShot Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
McGee backs away from a small jab... but Scott lunges forward with a huge superman punch! McGee crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Scott with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). BodyShot Scott!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiffani Grantham (ranked 7602 p4p, 439 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 4050 p4p, 323 weight class). Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. Tiffani Grantham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiffani Grantham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marais shoots for a double leg takedown but Grantham sprawls well. He's pushed Marais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grantham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Grantham is predictable there
and Marais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grantham is looking to improve his position.
Marais is thwarting Grantham's attempts to control the position.
Grantham is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grantham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marais in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grantham tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marais!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Marais!
An out of breath Brian Marais thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Mamba (ranked 5825 p4p, 560 weight class) and Garvan O Griofa (ranked 6361 p4p, 577 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Mamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garvan O Griofa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from O Griofa.
O Griofa shoots in and drives through. Mamba sprawls well.
O Griofa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mamba lands a jab.
Garvan O Griofa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamba throws a head punch that misses.
O Griofa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
O Griofa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamba avoids it.
O Griofa tries to land knees in the clinch but Mamba avoids the damage to the body.
Mamba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Griofa working Mamba over with knees to the body.
Mamba avoiding damage as O Griofa throws knees to the body.
Mamba tries to break free but O Griofa pushes him back against the cage.
O Griofa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamba.
O Griofa missing with knees to the body.
O Griofa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Griofa lands an elbow just above Mamba 's eye.
Mamba breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamba avoids the head kick by O Griofa.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamba misses the target.
Mamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Griofa.
O Griofa throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Mamba's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mamba avoids the head kick by O Griofa.
Mamba digs a good hook to O Griofa's body.
O Griofa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Griofa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamba is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Griofa.
Mamba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Griofa fails with a takedown attempt.
Black Mamba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garvan O Griofa.
O Griofa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Griofa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Griofa throws a head kick that misses.
Mamba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Griofa throws a head kick that misses
and O Griofa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
O Griofa is looking to clinch but Mamba is avoiding it.
O Griofa throws a series of punches but Mamba moves out of range.
O Griofa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamba, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamba wants to break free but O Griofa has control.
Mamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Griofa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Griofa shoots in but Mamba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mamba avoids the head kick by O Griofa.
O Griofa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for O Griofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Mamba.
O Griofa throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily.
O Griofa scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Griofa misses with a takedown
and Mamba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Griofa throws a right hand that Mamba ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamba also avoids with ease.
O Griofa misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Mamba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Griofa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mamba wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Mamba there.
Mamba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Griofa circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Griofa fails to land the takedown.
Mamba takes one on the button.
O Griofa wants to clinch
and Mamba counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garvan O Griofa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Griofa doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamba circles away.
O Griofa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Griofa.
Mamba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamba throws a big counter combination but O Griofa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Griofa misses with a shot to the body
and Mamba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Griofa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamba counters with a nice leg kick.
O Griofa scores with a push kick.
O Griofa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamba misses the target.
O Griofa throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for O Griofa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Griofa dives in for a single leg takedown but Mamba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black Mamba is winning the standup battle so far.
O Griofa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamba throws a series of punches but O Griofa moves out of range.
O Griofa throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Griofa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Griofa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamba misses with a hook.
Black Mamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Griofa checks a low kick from Mamba.
Mamba is looking to slow O Griofa down with leg kicks.
O Griofa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamba throws an overhand right that lands on O Griofa's shoulder, as O Griofa tries to avoid the shot.
Mamba dodges the punch combination from O Griofa.
O Griofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamba.
O Griofa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mamba but Mamba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black Mamba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garvan O Griofa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba lands a jab to the head.
Mamba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Griofa doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamba circles away.
Mamba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mamba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Griofa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Griofa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mamba rather than just go for the knockout.
O Griofa throws a right and a left that Mamba avoids nicely.
O Griofa walks into a jab.
O Griofa throws a body punch but Mamba moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Griofa checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mamba. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Griofa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Griofa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Griofa momentarily.
A punch combination from O Griofa misses.
O Griofa throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamba counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamba misses with a head kick.
O Griofa is looking to clinch but Mamba is avoiding it.
O Griofa shoots in for a takedown but Mamba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamba is looking to counter punch.
Garvan O Griofa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Griofa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamba circles away.
Mamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Griofa manages to avoid it.
O Griofa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Griofa misses with an uppercut.
Mamba throws a leg kick which misses O Griofa's front leg but catches the back leg as O Griofa tries to avoid it.
Mamba cracks the inside of O Griofa's front leg.
O Griofa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Griofa misses with a combination
and Mamba counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Griofa throws a head kick but Mamba moves out of range.
Mamba fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Griofa just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Griofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Griofa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamba as he avoids it easily.
O Griofa is breathing heavily.
O Griofa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamba cracks O Griofa with an open hand slap.
O Griofa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Black Mamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mamba thuds his right hand into O Griofa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Griofa wants to clinch but Mamba slips to the side
and Mamba counters with a body kick.
O Griofa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Griofa on the side of the head.
O Griofa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Griofa misses with a takedown attempt - Mamba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Griofa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mamba eats them both and turns towards O Griofa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Griofa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Griofa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamba lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Griofa pushes Mamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamba avoiding damage as O Griofa throws knees to the body.
Mamba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Griofa prevents Mamba from breaking the clinch.
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
O Griofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
O Griofa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Griofa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Griofa misses with a head kick.
O Griofa is looking to clinch but Mamba is avoiding it.
Mamba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Griofa misses with a head kick.
Mamba throws a hook to the side of O Griofa's head but O Griofa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamba scores with a nice strike.
O Griofa slips under a jab from Mamba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Griofa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamba counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Griofa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Griofa instigates a clinch.
O Griofa missing with knees to the body.
O Griofa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamba lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Griofa backwards.
Mamba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mamba breaks from the clinch.
O Griofa throws a combination that misses
and Mamba counters with a one-two to the body.
O Griofa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A leg kick checked by O Griofa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Griofa drives through and clinches with Mamba against the cage.
O Griofa missing with knees to the body.
Mamba lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamba scores with a sloppy right hand. O Griofa should have avoided that one.
Mamba pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Griofa is out of range and Mamba settles back down.
O Griofa is looking for the big counter here.
O Griofa scores with a three punch combo!
O Griofa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamba.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Griofa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Griofa walks into a jab.
O Griofa wants to clinch but Mamba slips to the side
and Mamba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from O Griofa misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Griofa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Griofa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Griofa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Griofa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamba counters with a one-two to the body.
Mamba connects with a right hand. O Griofa shakes it off.
Mamba blocks a head kick by O Griofa.
O Griofa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Griofa looks for a takedown but Mamba sprawls well.
Black Mamba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garvan O Griofa.
Mamba misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Mamba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Mamba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daleb Managedov (ranked 3142 p4p, 358 weight class) and Billy Butler (ranked 5974 p4p, 529 weight class). Managedov comes to the cage accompanied by Chechen Mob Song. Butler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Highway Tune-Greta Van Fleet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Billy Butler has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daleb Managedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler moves out of range as Managedov strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Managedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Butler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Managedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Managedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butler.
Butler throws a combination. Managedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Butler lands a nice shot to the body.
Managedov shoots in for a double leg but Butler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butler lands a body shot.
Butler misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Managedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Managedov shoots in and bounces Butler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Managedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Managedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
Managedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Managedov lands a couple of elbows.
Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Managedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Managedov lands a couple of digs.
Managedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butler on the ground.
Managedov is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Managedov defends well.
Managedov landing with the ground and pound.
Managedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Managedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Managedov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Managedov is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Managedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Managedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Managedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Managedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Managedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Butler trying to keep a closed guard but Managedov is proving a slippery customer.
Butler wants to stand but Managedov is controlling the position.
Managedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butler is rocked!
Managedov forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Managedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Managedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Managedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Butler quite badly. Butler pulls Managedov in close trying to recover. Managedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Butler on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Butler doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daleb Managedov!
A very excited looking Daleb Managedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Billy Butler was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes you test positive for steriods'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Roesler (ranked 4432 p4p, 457 weight class) and Conor Mcgregor (ranked 4865 p4p, 479 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathanial Roesler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roesler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgregor pinned against the cage. Mcgregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roesler fails with a takedown attempt.
Roesler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roesler tries for a takedown but Mcgregor circles away easily
and Mcgregor counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Roesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Mcgregor
and Roesler counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgregor backing up. Mcgregor nods at Roesler to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roesler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roesler gets caught flat footed, as Mcgregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roesler is striking off his back. Mcgregor thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roesler is looking for a sweep. Mcgregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roesler wants to control but Mcgregor is keeping busy.
Roesler trying to get back to full guard but Mcgregor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Roesler wants to control but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Roesler is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roesler wants to control but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Roesler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgregor controlling from the full mount.
Roesler is trying to escape the mount.
Roesler is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Mcgregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roesler is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roesler tries to lock up and control but Mcgregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgregor controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mcgregor tries to bum rush Roesler with a series of wild strikes but Roesler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roesler.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch.
Mcgregor connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roesler.
Roesler moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgregor.
Roesler slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roesler blocks the body kick.
Nathanial Roesler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roesler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgregor shoots for a takedown but Roesler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roesler tries for a takedown but Mcgregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roesler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roesler throws a series of punches but Mcgregor moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roesler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roesler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roesler somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Roesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roesler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mcgregor moves in looking to clinch but Roesler pushes him off.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roesler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roesler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roesler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Roesler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roesler misses with a low kick.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roesler has Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Roesler tries to pull guard but Mcgregor won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roesler manages to break the clinch.
Nathanial Roesler is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roesler sprawls well. Roesler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
Roesler stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgregor. Mcgregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Roesler tries to counter by clinching up but Mcgregor breaks away and moves out of range.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Roesler scores with a takedown into Mcgregor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roesler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgregor is retaining full guard.
Roesler trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roesler is really struggling to control Mcgregor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Conor Mcgregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roesler wants to pass the guard but Mcgregor is keeping the position.
Mcgregor wants to stand up but Roesler is controlling him.
Roesler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roesler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcgregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roesler defends well and Mcgregor ends up having to push Roesler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgregor leaves Roesler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet but Roesler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roesler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcgregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Roesler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roesler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roesler slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roesler.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Roesler.
Mcgregor throws a low kick, looking for Roesler's leg but Roesler calmly moves out of range.
Mcgregor instigates a clinch.
Roesler breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Roesler tries to clinch there but Mcgregor circles away.
Mcgregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roesler.
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Roesler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Roesler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Roesler.
Roesler closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgregor, looking for a takedown. Roesler pushes Mcgregor against the cage but Mcgregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roesler has managed to clinch.
Roesler blocking some punches.
Mcgregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roesler jumps guard but Mcgregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Roesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roesler tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Roesler slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roesler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcgregor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcgregor avoids the head kick by Roesler.
Roesler shoots in and drives through. Mcgregor sprawls well.
Mcgregor misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.
Roesler stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Roesler misses its target.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roesler shoots for a takedown but Mcgregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcgregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roesler counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roesler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roesler as he jumps to the side.
Mcgregor has Roesler up against the cage in a clinch.
Roesler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roesler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcgregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Roesler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown.
Mcgregor clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roesler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor moves to clinch but Roesler breaks away
and Roesler counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roesler tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roesler scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roesler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcgregor kicks Roesler off and gets back to his feet.
Roesler has Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Roesler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgregors head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Mcgregor.
I think Mcgregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Mcgregor!
Post fight, an emotional Conor Mcgregor said 'I talk the talk and I walk the walk, motha fouka.'.
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