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RRFC 13: Haskins vs Kholin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Robinson (ranked 4239 p4p, 365 weight class) and Cassius Clay (ranked 24227 p4p, 530 weight class). Alan Robinson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Clay prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike from Clay.
Robinson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Clay told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Clay lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is dominant here and he's now got Clay's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Robinson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Robinson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clay's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Robinson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Robinson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Robinson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Clay stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
Clay has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Our sources have told us that Robinson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson avoids the elbow strike from Clay, against the cage.
Clay should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clay walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Robinson leaning against his opponent.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clay prevents it.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
Robinson decides to pull guard.
Robinson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Clay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from.
Clay is sitting in close to Robinson's body. Robinson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clay is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clay is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Robinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alan Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Nelson (ranked 4304 p4p, 474 weight class) and Rob Mogweister (ranked 5236 p4p, 524 weight class). Mogweister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Show me how to live, Audioslave.. Rob Mogweister has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Syd Nelson's chin.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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 Las Vegas, Syd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mogweister counter with a right hand.
Mogweister rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Mogweister stalling the fight.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Mogweister , against the cage.
A short right from Mogweister on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mogweister .
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Mogweister has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mogweister avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogweister 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mogweister misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a double jab
enabling Mogweister to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Mogweister 's body.
Mogweister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Mogweister back into the cage.
Mogweister misses with a knee to the head.
Mogweister lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Syd Nelson has been cut.
Mogweister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mogweister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mogweister rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mogweister manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mogweister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mogweister is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Mogweister .
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mogweister .
Mogweister blocks a head kick by Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mogweister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mogweister with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mogweister jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Mogweister around his waist. Mogweister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mogweister lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Mogweister throws an elbow but it misses.
Mogweister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mogweister pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Mogweister has the dominant position.
Mogweister struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mogweister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mogweister .
Mogweister pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mogweister gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mogweister .
A short right from Nelson.
A short right from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mogweister .
Nelson tries to stall but Mogweister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mogweister lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mogweister .
A short right from Mogweister .
Mogweister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mogweister has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mogweister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mogweister lands an elbow inside.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mogweister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mogweister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Syd Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mogweister clinches.
Mogweister lands a shot to the body.
Rob Mogweister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mogweister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Mogweister tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mogweister lands with a short shot to the head.
Mogweister breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogweister closes the distance and clinches.
Mogweister throws an elbow that misses.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Nelson tries to circle away but Mogweister has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Mogweister is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Mogweister trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mogweister lands with a light punch inside.
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mogweister is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mogweister misses with a knee strike.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Mogweister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.
Mogweister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mogweister moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands an elbow inside that Mogweister shrugs off.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Mogweister keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Mogweister lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mogweister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Mogweister .
Mogweister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mogweister has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Mogweister .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mogweister .
Mogweister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.
Mogweister lands a damaging elbow.
Mogweister scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Mogweister .
Mogweister misses with a knee to the head.
Mogweister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mogweister lands an elbow inside.
Syd Nelson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson is rocked!
Mogweister 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mogweister stalls.
Mogweister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson avoiding damage as Mogweister throws knees to the body.
Mogweister working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mogweister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Syd Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mogweister connects with a right that clearly hurt Nelson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Mogweister proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Nelson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mogweister !
Rob Mogweister was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 3179 p4p, 155 weight class) and Diego Dean (ranked 4255 p4p, 184 weight class). Dilbrandt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Champ is Here. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Dean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Dean didn't see that one coming.
Dean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Dean goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Dean.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.
Dean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean is wriggling around but Dilbrandt manages to pass to half guard.
Dilbrandt thows a huge punch but Dean dodges it nicely.
Dean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dean working for submissions but it's allowed Dilbrandt to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dilbrandt passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Dean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dilbrandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dean looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dilbrandt controlling his opponent.
Dean trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dilbrandt controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilbrandt misses with a head shot.
Dilbrandt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dilbrandt scoring with strikes but Dean is staying in there.
Dilbrandt prevents Dean from getting the reversal.
Dilbrandt controlling from mount.
Dean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dean is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dilbrandt engages and cracks Dean with a massive lead left hook - Dean tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dilbrandt is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 2347 p4p, 312 weight class) and Bruno Dos Santos (ranked 3926 p4p, 449 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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170 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Jempsa avoids it easily.
Dos Santos gets caught napping as Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos manages to retain guard.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jempsa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Santos.
Jempsa lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa is staying tight to Dos Santos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that!
Jempsa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa passes to side control.
Jempsa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jempsa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dos Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Jempsa working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Dos Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jempsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Dos Santos has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jempsa prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Jempsa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but Jempsa has passed to side control!
Jempsa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Santos down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Dos Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jempsa feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jempsa passes into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jempsa jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Dos Santos gets his hands free as Jempsa looks to control.
Dos Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dos Santos struggling to land strikes to the head as Jempsa covers up.
Jempsa is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Dos Santos 's hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jempsa tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up.
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos with good strikes from the mount here!
Dos Santos throws some wild stikes that Jempsa manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jempsa looks a forlorn figure.
Jempsa is looking to get to half guard.
Jempsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Jempsa blocking the ground and pound.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos looking to finish with strikes here!
Jempsa is looking to improve his position but Dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Dos Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jempsa turns into him and now he's in Dos Santos's guard.
Jempsa stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Jempsa content to control rather than advance.
Jempsa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jempsa there.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Jempsa has a takedown stuffed.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Jempsa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jempsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Jempsa continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa trying to control the pace.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jempsa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jempsa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jempsa slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jempsa distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jempsa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jempsa.
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Kassongo (ranked 4475 p4p, 375 weight class) and Vladimir Tomcic (ranked 2892 p4p, 286 weight class). Vladimir Tomcic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Kassongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Tomcic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomcic leaves Kassongo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kassongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tomcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomcic takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomcic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Kassongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Tomcic.
Kassongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomcic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomcic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
Tomcic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomcic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomcic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tomcic scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tomcic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomcic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tomcic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
Tomcic lands with a light punch inside.
Tomcic lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Tomcic scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Tomcic.
Kassongo is breathing heavily.
Tomcic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
Tomcic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassongo looking for a takedown.
Tomcic lands a damaging elbow.
Tomcic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Tomcic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassongos head.
Kassongo has Tomcic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tomcic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kassongo takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomcic.
Tomcic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kassongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tomcic scores with a shot to the side of Kassongo's head.
Kassongo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kassongo is rocked!
A knee to the head by Tomcic.
Oh Kassongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomcic gets through Kassongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomcic.
Kassongo seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Tomcic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomcic.
Tomcic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomcic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
Tomcic cracks Kassongo with a nice body shot.
Tomcic lands a shoulder strike.
Tomcic lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic digs a right hand underneath Kassongo's ribcage. Kassongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomcic lands a knee to the head.
Tomcic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kassongo or not.
Tomcic is leaning against Kassongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomcic cracks Kassongo with a nice body shot.
Tomcic works on Kassongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomcic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
Tomcic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomcic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tomcic scores with a shoulder strike.
Kassongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomcic digs a right hand underneath Kassongo's ribcage. Kassongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomcic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kassongo's defenses.
Kassongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Tomcic.
Tomcic is leaning against Kassongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomcic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tomcic.
Kassongo takes a shot to the head.
Kassongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Tomcic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kassongo.
Kassongo wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Tomcic.
Tomcic lands a left hand.
Tomcic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomcic working Kassongo over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomcic.
Tomcic lands a good knee to the midsection. Kassongo won't want to take too many of those.
Tomcic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kassongo's face.
Tomcic gets through Kassongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomcic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kassongo has Tomcic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tomcic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tomcic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomcic lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Tomcic.
Tomcic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassongos head.
Tomcic crunches a lovely knee into Kassongo's ribcage.
Tomcic lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomcic lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tomcic.
A nice left hand lands by Tomcic.
A right hand to the body from Tomcic.
Kassongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomcic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tomcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomcic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomcic.
Tomcic is leaning against Kassongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomcic scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Tomcic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tomcic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tomcic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kassongo takes one to the chin there.
Tomcic scores with a leg kick.
Tomcic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kassongo.
Tomcic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomcic pushes Kassongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomcic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kassongo takes a shot to the head.
Kassongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomcic.
Vladimir Tomcic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kassongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomcic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Tomcic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomcic lands a shoulder strike.
Tomcic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomcic lands an elbow inside that Kassongo shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Kassongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassongo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomcic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tomcic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomcic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Tomcic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomcic digs a right hand underneath Kassongo's ribcage. Kassongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomcic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
A short left from Tomcic.
Tomcic scores with a knee to the head.
Tomcic lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Tomcic.
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!
Tomcic manages to break the clinch.
Tomcic has managed to clinch.
Tomcic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassongos head.
Nice body punch from Tomcic - that landed with a thud.
Tomcic lands an uppercut.
Tomcic scores with a shot to the side of Kassongo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic landing knees to the head.
Tomcic pushes Kassongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomcic lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tomcic.
Tomcic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Tomcic pushes Kassongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomcic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomcic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tomcic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tomcic.
Tomcic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomcic lands with a right to the head.
Tomcic digs a right hand underneath Kassongo's ribcage. Kassongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomcic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomcic lands a good knee to the midsection. Kassongo won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Tomcic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassongo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tomcic.
Tomcic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomcic is pressed up against the cage. Kassongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomcic down to the mat. Tomcic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomcic scores with a nice body kick.
Tomcic lands a brutal head kick. Kassongo looks out on his feet and Tomcic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vladimir Tomcic!
A relieved looking Vladimir Tomcic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 2851 p4p, 146 weight class) and Texas Goon (ranked 2665 p4p, 138 weight class). Daniels's entrance music is Eminem - Kings never die. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Goon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels cracks the inside of Goon's front leg.
Daniels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Goon's shoulder, as Goon tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws a head kick that Goon semi-blocks.
Goon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goon circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goon is rocked!
Daniels throws an overhand right that drops Goon like a sack of potatoes! Daniels dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Daniels!
In his post fight interview, Reece Daniels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 2110 p4p, 262 weight class) and Daniel Bergstrem (ranked 2286 p4p, 277 weight class). Bergstrem has chosen The Cranberries - Zombie as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel Bergstrem was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bergstrem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Bergstrem didn't expect that.
Monto is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergstrem has wrist control.
Bergstrem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monto lands a couple of elbows.
Monto postures up in Bergstrem's guard and throws a big left but Bergstrem blocks it.
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto has an Americana. Bergstrem didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Monto is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Monto hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davido Monto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 1585 p4p, 92 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 2283 p4p, 125 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele slaps away a takedown attempt from Bohizdar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bohizdar motions for Steele to come forward. Bohizdar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Bohizdar defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Bohizdar drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bohizdar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar goes for a double leg but Steele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steele continues to drive forward.
Bohizdar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Bohizdar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bohizdar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Bohizdar moves away and avoids it.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Bohizdar swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bohizdar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar lands a jab.
Nice shot by Steele.
Bohizdar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiril Bohizdar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bohizdar misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Bohizdar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Sami Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele connects with the punch.
Bohizdar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.
Bohizdar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohizdar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face as Bohizdar controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bohizdar is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohizdar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bohizdar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Steele is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiril Bohizdar!
Kiril Bohizdar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 1811 p4p, 213 weight class) and David Webb (ranked 1777 p4p, 210 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webb can't get the takedown.
Haggar effectively controlling the action here.
Haggar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Webb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haggar prevents it.
Haggar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mike Haggar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Webb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haggar.
Haggar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Webb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haggar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haggar lands with a short shot to the head.
Haggar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Webb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Haggar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Haggar looking for a sweep. Not yet Haggar, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haggar is nestled in close to Webb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb is pressing down on Haggar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haggar works over Webb with some ground and pound from guard.
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard.
Webb looking for a sweep. Not yet Webb, not yet.
Haggar is working Webb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar distracts Webb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haggar is in close to Webb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webb has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Webb is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Haggar is in close to Webb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haggar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haggar is pushing down on Webb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Webb is fighting to maintain full guard but Haggar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haggar is nestled in close to Webb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haggar moves nicely into side control.
Haggar cracks Webb with a big right hand but Webb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Webb is still in real trouble! Can Haggar finish him?
Haggar working the ground and pound.
Haggar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Haggar lands a strong strike to the head of Webb. That's dazed him! Haggar looking to finish here. Webb is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Haggar lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Haskins (ranked 1616 p4p, 215 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 3430 p4p, 404 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haskins taking a bit of punishment here - Kholin scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Haskins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kholin.
Haskins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kholin is controlling him well.
Haskins is trying to improve his position.
Kholin is trying to ground and pound but Haskins uses the momentary lack of control by Kholin to regain half guard.
Kholin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin is looking to take a break and control but Haskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haskins pushes Kholin off looking to stand but Kholin dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins wants to control but Kholin is keeping busy.
Kholin slips a nice elbow through Haskins's hands, connecting with Haskins's forehead.
Kholin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haskins is trying to stand back up but Kholin is controlling him
Kholin is trying to control. Haskins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kholin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kholin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kholin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Kholin isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kholin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kholin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haskins is adopting a defensive guard.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kholin is on top in guard.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins 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.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins wanted to stand there but Kholin had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kholin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kholin, not yet.
Kholin controls Haskins momentarily but Haskins frees himself.
Kholin wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins wants to stand but Kholin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kholin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haskins is one step ahead there.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Kholin won't let him.
That's four 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.
Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haskins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kholin keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Kholin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kholin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kholin.
Haskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kholin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kholin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haskins is looking to clinch.
Kholin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kholin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haskins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kholin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kholin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kholin misses with a head shot. Haskins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kholin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kholin.
Kholin with a nice head shot there.
Kholin trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kholin.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin looking to sit in guard and control but Haskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haskins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haskins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haskins wants to control from the top but Kholin keeps moving.
Kholin wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kholin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haskins preventing the sweep.
Haskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haskins tries to stand but Kholin is controlling from the bottom.
Kholin wants to sweep but no luck.
Haskins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kholin looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haskins throws a looping overhand right but Kholin ducks down to avoid it.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kholin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kholin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haskins is looking to get back to is feet but Kholin passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin working the head and body with strikes.
Haskins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kholin scores with punches from side control.
Kholin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kholin working the ground and pound.
Kholin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haskins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kholin trying to control the action but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Kholin with the ground and pound but Haskins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins pushes Kholin off looking to stand but Kholin dives back in and keeps control.
Kholin thows a huge punch but Haskins dodges it nicely.
Kholin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haskins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kholin.
Haskins trying to control the position.
Kholin landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kholin trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
Kholin passes Haskins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kholin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haskins is fending him off so far but Kholin persists. Nope, Haskins circles away and we're back to standing.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kholin.
Kholin is looking for the big counter here.
Kholin forces Haskins back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kholin.
Kholin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haskins lands a right hand.
Kholin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kholin working aggressively here.
Haskins blocking some punches.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kholin struggles to land a body shot inside as Haskins controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Haskins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haskins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haskins tries to throw a body punch but Kholin avoids it by throwing Haskins back against the cage.
A short right from Haskins on the inside.
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!
Kholin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kholin tries to throw a body punch but Haskins avoids it by throwing Kholin back against the cage.
Kholin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haskins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haskins gets through Kholin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kholin blocks an uppercut.
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kholin in his tracks.
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Kholin tries to close the distance and clinch but Haskins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kholin dives in and scores a takedown into Haskins's guard.
Haskins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kholin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
Kholin throwing strikes but missing.
Haskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Haskins, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kholin throws a strike but Haskins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kholin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haskins is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins throws a big elbow that misses.
Kholin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kholin is stalling here. Haskins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kholin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Haskins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kholin manages to get back to half guard.
Kholin wants to improve his position but Haskins is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is trying to control the action in half guard but Kholin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kholin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haskins wants to get up but he can't break Kholin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haskins stopping the sweep attempt from Kholin.
Kholin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kholin working the head and body with strikes.
Dalinar Kholin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kholin drops an elbow to the side of Haskins's head.
Kholin not doing much here.
Kholin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kholin.
Kholin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kholin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kholin looks to land a strike but Haskins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kholin works over Haskins with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kholin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Kholin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kholin throwing strikes but missing.
Kholin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dalinar Kholin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dalinar Kholin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kholin moves into the clinch.
Kholin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kholin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haskins.
Haskins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kholin has double underhooks.
Haskins blocks a body shot from Kholin.
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins scoring well with a low kick there.
Haskins lands a really nice looking cross but Kholin seems unphased.
Haskins swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kholin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haskins's waist but Haskins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kholin off to one side.
Haskins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kholin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kholin ducks right into an uppercut from Haskins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin is looking to clinch but Haskins is avoiding it.
Haskins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kholin was well out of range. Poor timing from Haskins.
Kholin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haskins looks to land a right hand but Kholin moved out of range.
Kholin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haskins moves into range and clinches up with Kholin.
Haskins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Haskins.
Kholin misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins throws out a powerful jab.
Haskins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haskins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kholin darts in and clinches Haskins up against the cage.
Kholin lands with a light punch inside.
Haskins stops a takedown attempt from Kholin.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Kholin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kholin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins lands with a left to the head.
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!
Haskins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haskins misses with some punches.
Kholin working aggressively here.
Kholin works on Haskins's body with a couple of short punches.
Kholin scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Kholin lands a nice uppercut.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kholin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kholin misses with the head strike.
Haskins lands a right hand.
Haskins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kholin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike.
Haskins lands an uppercut.
Haskins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haskins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kholin blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kholin.
Dwayne Haskins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kholin tries for a takedown but Haskins manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kholin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haskins missing with knees to the body.
Kholin throws a head punch that misses.
Haskins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Haskins stops a takedown attempt from Kholin.
Kholin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kholin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haskins is trying to keep an underhook but Kholin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Haskins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kholin manages to mount him!
Kholin landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kholin looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin controlling the pace for now.
Kholin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Haskins is trying to stand.
Haskins is looking to improve his position but Kholin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kholin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Kholin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kholin breaks from Haskins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kholin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalinar Kholin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kholin shoots in for a takedown but Haskins shows good takedown defense.
Haskins throws the kick towards the body but Kholin avoids it.
Kholin wants to clinch
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Kholin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kholin - that landed with a thud.
Kholin throws a head punch that misses.
Haskins misses with an elbow over the top.
Haskins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haskins is trying to force a seperation but Kholin has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Haskins.
Haskins slows down the pace here.
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin tries to clinch but Haskins moves away
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Haskins misses with an uppercut. Kholin saw that one coming.
Dalinar Kholin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kholin is just out of range.
Haskins tries to clinch up.
Kholin moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Kholin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kholin tries to clinch but Haskins is having none of it.
Kholin darts in and clinches Haskins up against the cage.
Kholin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kholin can't find room to land a body shot as Haskins controls the action.
Haskins throws an elbow that misses.
Haskins tries to break free but Kholin pushes him back against the cage.
Haskins tries to land knees in the clinch but Kholin avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kholin.
Haskins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haskins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kholin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kholin rushes Haskins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins manages to break the clinch.
Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kholin.
Kholin fails to land the takedown.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Kholin clinches up with Haskins and pushes him back against the cage.
Haskins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kholin is defending well for now.
Kholin pushes Haskins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haskins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haskins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kholin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haskins prevents it.
Dalinar Kholin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Kholin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Haskins tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
Haskins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kholin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haskins lands a left hand.
Haskins tries a knee to the head but Kholin blocks it.
Haskins lands with a left to the head.
Haskins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kholin drives through and clinches with Haskins against the cage.
Haskins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin blocking some punches.
Kholin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kholin misses with some punches.
Kholin blocking some punches.
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kholin shoots in looking for a takedown. Haskins tries to sprawl out of it but Kholin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haskins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haskins is looking to counter punch.
Dwayne Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kholin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haskins.
Kholin keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kholin.
Kholin closes the distance and pushes Haskins back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Haskins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kholin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwayne Haskins!
Dwayne Haskins retains his light heavyweight title!
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