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WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Long (ranked 3028 p4p, 4241 weight class) and Matt Barnes (ranked 333 p4p, 440 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Long in the body.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Long thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Long steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Long.
As Long backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.
Long cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Long sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Long's sensitive parts.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long scores with a shot to the body.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes jabs Long to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Long misses its target.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Long has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Long throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Long steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Long looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Long's 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!
A combination from Long does no damage.
Long blocks a head kick by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Long throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Long lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Long tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a head kick that drops Long to the mat! Long scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Long is rocked!
A shot to the body from Long misses
and Barnes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Long is breathing heavily.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Long has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Long is out on his feet! Barnes sets himself and nearly takes Long's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enver Simsek (ranked 4834 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Bello Amado (ranked 568 p4p, 468 weight class). Bello Amado is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enver Simsek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bello Amado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simsek throws a big shot that misses.
Simsek tries to clinch but Amado moves out of range.
It seemed like Amado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amado moves out of range of the body kick from Simsek.
Simsek is looking to clinch.
Simsek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simsek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amado checks a leg kick nicely.
Simsek slips under a jab from Amado.
Simsek moves out of range as Amado strikes.
Simsek tries to land a front kick but Amado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simsek with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simsek wants to clinch up but Amado keeps it at a distance.
Simsek throws a right and a left that Amado avoids nicely.
Simsek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Simsek misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simsek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Amado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simsek throws a push kick but Amado slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Amado as he connects with a hook.
Simsek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simsek throws a body kick that misses.
Amado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amado walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Simsek misses its intended target.
Simsek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simsek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simsek throws a front kick that sends Amado stumbling back into the cage.
Simsek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amado throws out the jab.
Simsek ducks under a wild hook from Amado.
Amado dodges the punch combination from Simsek.
Amado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simsek.
Simsek thumps Amado with a low kick.
Simsek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simsek throws a sloppy head kick and Amado moves out of range easily.
Bello Amado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simsek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simsek lands with a shot to the body.
Simsek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amado throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Simsek.
Amado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simsek motions for Amado to come forward. Simsek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simsek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amado.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simsek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amado misses with the combination.
Simsek slips a jab and a cross from Amado.
Simsek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simsek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amado misses with a straight left.
Simsek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Amado manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simsek.
Simsek wants to clinch up but Amado keeps it at a distance.
Simsek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simsek cracks Amado with an open hand slap.
Amado ducks right into an uppercut from Simsek.
A leg kick checked by Amado.
Simsek throws a sloppy head kick
and Amado counters with a three punch combo that has Simsek backing up. Simsek nods at Amado to acknowledge the strikes.
Amado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simsek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amado.
Amado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simsek throws a low kick but Amado moves out of range easily.
Simsek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simsek misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simsek misses with a leg kick
and Amado counters with a nice uppercut.
Amado throws a big shot that misses.
Simsek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amado misses with an uppercut.
Amado scores with a nice strike.
Amado dips to his left and cracks Simsek with an uppercut!
A low kick from Simsek misses
and Amado counters with a nice uppercut.
Amado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amado misses with a looping right.
Simsek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simsek scores with a push kick.
Simsek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simsek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amado will feel that in the morning.
Simsek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Simsek closes the distance and pushes Amado back into the cage.
Amado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simsek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amado is defending well for now.
Simsek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enver Simsek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Simsek.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simsek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Amado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simsek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Enver Simsek is winning the standup battle so far.
Simsek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amado swinging wildly here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simsek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Amado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simsek lands a leg kick that knocks Amado off balance momentarily.
Simsek with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simsek.
Amado walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amado throws out a loose jab but Simsek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simsek slips a jab from Amado.
Simsek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simsek lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amado moves out of range as Simsek throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amado misses with an uppercut
and Simsek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simsek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simsek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amado misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Simsek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amado misses with a straight right.
Simsek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simsek staying out of range there.
Amado misses with a left hand
and Simsek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amado's knee momentarily.
Simsek wants to clinch.
Simsek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amado.
Simsek tries to clinch up.
Simsek misses with a few strikes there.
Amado misses with a hook.
Amado looks to land a left hand but Simsek moved out of range nicely.
Amado just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimsek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amado missing with a left hand there. Simsek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simsek. Amado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simsek slips a straight right by Amado.
Amado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simsek misses with a kick to the body
enabling Amado to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simsek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simsek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Amado finds it's way through Simsek's defenses.
Simsek with a nice calf kick.
Simsek tries to clinch but Amado is having none of it.
Simsek throws a solid leg kick but Amado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simsek.
A low kick from Simsek misses
and Amado counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Amado.
Amado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simsek manages to avoid it.
Simsek lands a high kick!
Amado misses the jab.
Simsek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simsek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amado was well out of range. Poor timing from Simsek.
Simsek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simsek looks to land a body kick but Amado moved away.
Amado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Simsek.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simsek.
Simsek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simsek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simsek.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amado looks to throw the jab but Simsek is out of range.
Simsek slips a jab from Amado.
Amado lands with a nice body punch.
Simsek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simsek ducks under a wild hook from Amado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simsek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simsek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amado misses with a straight left.
Simsek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amado looks to land a left hand but Simsek moved out of range nicely.
Simsek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amado throws an overhand right that lands on Simsek's shoulder, as Simsek tries to avoid the shot.
Amado throws an off balance right hand
and Simsek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amado really felt that one!
Amado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simsek circles away quickly and effectively.
Simsek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simsek can pounce on him.
Amado keeps the fight on the outside.
Amado misses with a wild combination.
Simsek tries to clinch but Amado moves out of range.
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 Enver Simsek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simsek throws a shot from downtown. Amado moves away and avoids it.
Amado misses with a left hand
and Simsek counters with a two punch combo.
Amado blocks a low kick nicely.
Simsek throws a head kick that misses.
Amado misses with a right hand
and Simsek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Simsek.
Amado misses with a straight left.
Simsek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simsek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simsek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amado loads up on a big right hand but Simsek slips the punch.
A jab from Amado misses.
Simsek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Amado misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simsek cracks Amado with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simsek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simsek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simsek ducks under a wild hook from Amado.
Simsek avoids the body shot from Amado.
Simsek tries to clinch but Amado is having none of it.
Simsek defending well as Amado loads up on a big left hand.
Simsek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simsek is looking to slow Amado down with leg kicks.
Amado throws out a loose jab but Simsek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simsek throws out a leg kick but Amado moves out of range and Simsek only half commits.
Simsek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amado scores with a punch to the head.
Simsek rushes Amado and presses him up against the cage.
Amado manages to break the clinch.
Simsek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enver Simsek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simsek.
Simsek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amado swings for the body but Simsek moves out of range.
Simsek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simsek misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Simsek misses the target.
Simsek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amado keeps the fight on the outside.
Amado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simsek lands a leg kick that knocks Amado off balance momentarily.
Simsek looks to land a left hand but Amado moved out of range nicely.
Amado throws the left hand but Simsek avoids the punch easily.
Simsek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simsek tries to clinch up but Amado circles away and keeps his distance.
Amado blocks the body kick.
Amado avoids the body shot from Simsek.
Amado throws a body punch but Simsek moves out of range.
Simsek throws the kick towards the body but Amado avoids it.
Simsek misses with a hook.
Amado moves out of range of the leg kick from Simsek.
Simsek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simsek.
Amado jabs at Simsek's body.
Amado misses with a hook. Simsek ducked under it nicely.
Simsek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simsek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simsek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amado throws a lazy right hand but Simsek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simsek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amado misses with a hook.
Amado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simsek.
Simsek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amado throws out the jab.
Amado lands a nice hook to Simsek's body. Simsek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simsek throws a leg kick but Amado checks it.
Amado throws a hook but Simsek avoids it easily.
Simsek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amado looks to throw the jab but Simsek is out of range.
Simsek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amado.
Simsek tries to clinch but Amado is having none of it.
Amado misses with a straight right.
Simsek defending well as Amado loads up on a big left hand.
Amado misses the shot to the body.
Bello Amado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simsek wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Amado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enver Simsek.
Well Simsek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Simsek!
Enver Simsek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norris Chow (ranked 5153 p4p, 23366 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 435 p4p, 518 weight class). Jon Rambo 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rambo on the side of the head.
Rambo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chow did well to prevent Rambo getting side control.
Chow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rambo prevents Chow from standing back up.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Chow won't allow it.
Chow trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Chow defends it.
Chow wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo stands up and beckons Chow to join him on the feet.
Rambo slips a jab from Chow.
Rambo misses with a low kick.
Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chow!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow is looking for a sweep.
Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rambo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rambo clinches up with Chow and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two 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.
Chow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rambo regains guard immediately.
Rambo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo wants to sweep here but Chow controlling him for the moment.
Rambo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chow has his hands clasped together but Rambo extends and breaks Chow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rambo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 3549 p4p, 5274 weight class) and Jens Jensen (ranked 180 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov cracks Jensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Denisov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jensen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Denisov did well to prevent Jensen getting side control.
Denisov has one foot on Jensen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denisov as he avoids it easily.
Denisov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denisov is in Jensen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Denisov is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jensen is staying active underneath Denisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denisov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is looking for a sweep. Denisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jensen has hold of Denisov's hands but Denisov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jensen is pressing down on Denisov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jensen has wrist control.
Denisov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov postures up.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jensen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Denisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.
Denisov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jensen looking to control.
Denisov works over Jensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Denisov distracts Jensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Denisov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Denisov stands up over Jensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denisov postures up in Jensen's guard and throws a big left but Jensen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen controls Denisov momentarily but Denisov frees himself.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Denisov controlling him for the moment.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jensen working a defensive guard here.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denisov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Denisov stands and throws Jensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Denisov working the body and head with strikes.
Denisov looks up at the clock and then as Jensen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Denisov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Denisov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Denisov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Denisov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
 Jensen is rocked!
Denisov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jensen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Denisov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 5979 p4p, 2634 weight class) and Rickson Time (ranked 225 p4p, 145 weight class). Rickson Time will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time shoots in and bounces Kenway Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kenway Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Time scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Time preventing the sweep.
Time drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Time jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Time working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kenway Jr's head.
Time pushing down on Kenway Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Time postures up.
Kenway Jr is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kenway Jr is not content to let Time control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr manages to get to full guard.
Kenway Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenway Jr has a closed guard, preventing Time from standing up.
Kenway Jr 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.
Time slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kenway Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Time trying to control the action but Kenway Jr is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Time on the ground.
Time is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenway Jr is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time is putting a hurting on Kenway Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kenway Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Kenway Jr is trying to control Time's posture but Time avoids it.
Kenway Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kenway Jr thows a huge punch but Time dodges it nicely.
Kenway Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenway Jr slips a nice elbow through Time's hands, connecting with Time's forehead.
Time is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenway Jr pulls his head out easily.
Time moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway Jr is working Time over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time is trying to keep Kenway Jr in close.
Kenway Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Time's head.
Time working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenway Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenway Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenway Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenway Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Time is working from the bottom.
Time is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Time manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kenway Jr has Time in his guard.
Time wants to control from the top but Kenway Jr keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time preventing the sweep.
Time works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kenway Jr is looking to control Time's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenway Jr avoid being mounted?
Kenway Jr wants to improve his position but Time is controlling well.
Kenway Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Kenway Jr has hold of Time's hands but Time slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Time is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenway Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Time.
Time frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Time dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Time manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kenway Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Kenway Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Time passes Kenway Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Time postures up.
Time winds up and cracks Kenway Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Time seems to be working for a kimura but Kenway Jr defends the submission attempt.
Kenway Jr wants to improve his position but Time is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr trying to hold on to Time's head to control him but Time postures up.
Kenway Jr tries to roll over but Time keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time trying to control from Kenway Jr's half guard. Kenway Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Time keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kenway Jr's head.
Time is pushing down on Kenway Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kenway Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Time has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kenway Jr is staying active underneath Time, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Time might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kenway Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kenway Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time wants to free his trapped foot but Kenway Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Time is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Time working over Kenway Jr with some ground and pound. Kenway Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr tries to roll over but Time keeps him under control.
Time looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Time is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenway Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Time.
Kenway Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kenway Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenway Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway Jr tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time won't allow Kenway Jr to sweep him here.
Kenway Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Time manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenway Jr works over Time with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenway Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Time is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenway Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Time preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr working some strikes from top position.
Kenway Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Time working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenway Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenway Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenway Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Time is rocked!
Kenway Jr arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Time's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Kenway Jr!
An out of breath Charles Kenway Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Petrov (ranked 2690 p4p, 3119 weight class) and Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 281 p4p, 317 weight class). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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19
135
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145
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with the body kick
and Tacktheritrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tacktheritrix is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov wants to stand but Tacktheritrix is controlling the position.
Tacktheritrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix postures up.
Petrov wants to stand but Tacktheritrix is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacktheritrix drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Tacktheritrix off! Tacktheritrix jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Tacktheritrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix prevents Petrov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacktheritrix seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Petrov is trying to stand up here but Tacktheritrix is controlling him well.
Tacktheritrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tacktheritrix is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
That's two 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.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Tacktheritrix is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tacktheritrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tacktheritrix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but Tacktheritrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov pushes Tacktheritrix off looking to stand but Tacktheritrix dives back in and keeps control.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tacktheritrix looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
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.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tacktheritrix pulls his head out easily.
Tacktheritrix trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tacktheritrix.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix 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.
Tacktheritrix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tacktheritrix goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tacktheritrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tacktheritrix looking for a sweep but Petrov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Petrov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tacktheritrix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tacktheritrix and Petrov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tacktheritrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tacktheritrix could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Petrov has cracked it and Tacktheritrix is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artem Petrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bush (ranked 1330 p4p, 2350 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 208 p4p, 334 weight class). Bush comes to the cage accompanied by Greedy Fly. Jason Bush 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush looks to land a right hand but Jerome moved out of range.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Jerome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bush lands a body shot.
A big right from Bush misses.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bush defends it well.
Jerome closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome's shoulder, as Jerome tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bush misses with an uppercut
and Jerome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bush!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush trying his best to control but Jerome has mounted him.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.
Bush wants to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bush has worked his arm free - good work by Bush!
Bush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerome on the ground.
Bush prevents Jerome from improving position.
Bush tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jerome presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bush's coaches at Legacy MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jerome trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely.
Jerome goes for an armbar but Bush turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bush.
Bush being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jerome controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jerome holds on and takes a little breather.
Jerome trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bush won't allow Jerome to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush connects with a body shot that sends Jerome's belly button to the back.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Jerome slips the punch.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jason Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Jerome ducks down to avoid it.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush thuds his right hand into Jerome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jerome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome.
Jerome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerome is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bush misses with a right hand
and Jerome counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jerome.
Bush managing to control the position.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Jerome is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bush is trying to escape and Jerome transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bush is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jerome! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Jerome!
Jason Bush was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait, what??'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 1882 p4p, 1538 weight class) and Jacques Chaize (ranked 233 p4p, 196 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Chaize!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Zwirn misses its intended target.
Chaize appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zwirn tries to clinch up.
Chaize looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zwirn tries to clinch but Chaize moves out of range.
Chaize throws the left hand but Zwirn avoids the punch easily.
Zwirn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Chaize misses.
Zwirn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaize throws out a counter right but Zwirn avoids it with no problem.
Chaize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zwirn misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaize! But no joy.
Chaize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zwirn avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Zwirn.
A swing and a miss from Zwirn.
Chaize misses with a hook.
Zwirn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chaize to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chaize.
Chaize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zwirn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zwirn jabs Chaize right on the nose. Chaize blinks but takes it well.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwirn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zwirn is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Chaize.
Chaize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zwirn is looking to counter punch.
Chaize throws a hook to the side of Zwirn's head but Zwirn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaize pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Zwirn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaize scores with a decent looking hook.
Zwirn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaize.
Zwirn's corner calls for a 1-2. Zwirn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zwirn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chaize finds it's way round the side to connect with Zwirn's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Chaize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chaize missing with a left hand there. Zwirn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zwirn throws a hook but Chaize blocks it.
A lazy left from Zwirn finds it's target.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Chaize slips a jab from Zwirn.
Chaize doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zwirn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaize counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zwirn has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Chaize as the two fighters clinch.
Chaize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaize's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zwirn.
Chaize takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaize slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chaize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zwirn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zwirn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zwirn lands with a cross.
Zwirn throws a right hand that misses
and Chaize counters with a left to the body.
Zwirn throws a jab when Chaize was well out of range.
Chaize moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.
The fighters circling - Zwirn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaize throws a right and a left that Zwirn avoids nicely.
Zwirn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaize throws out the jab.
Zwirn throws a hook but Chaize blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Zwirn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chaize doesn't seem phased though.
Zwirn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Zwirn.
Chaize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zwirn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaize sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaize takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaize takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zwirn defending well as Chaize loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
Zwirn throws a right hand that misses
and Chaize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaize wants to land a leg kick but Zwirn is out of range.
Chaize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zwirn.
Zwirn tries to clinch up but Chaize circles away and keeps his distance.
Chaize keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zwirn misses with a hook. Chaize ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaize moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.
Zwirn sizes up Chaize with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zwirn moves to clinch but Chaize breaks away
and Chaize counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn 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.
Zwirn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Zwirn thuds his right hand into Chaize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Zwirn misses its intended target.
Zwirn has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaize.
Chaize tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zwirn's elbow.
Zwirn stalling.
Zwirn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaize can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Zwirn.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zwirn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Chaize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaize misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Chaize avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Chaize working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chaize takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaize trying to stall but Zwirn improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaize's brow.
Zwirn is trying to maintain a safe position but Chaize gets an underhook and turns Zwirn into the cage.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Chaize breaks the clinch.
Zwirn throws a looping overhand right but Chaize ducks down to avoid it.
Zwirn tries to clinch up.
Zwirn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zwirn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaize feints a jab promting Zwirn to slip. Chaize then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zwirn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zwirn moves in looking to clinch but Chaize pushes him off.
Zwirn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaize takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zwirn. Chaize does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Zwirn misses its intended target.
Zwirn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zwirn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zwirn lands an overhand right.
Zwirn takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zwirn.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaize's brow.
Chaize blocks the elbow strike.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaize blocks a body shot from Zwirn.
Zwirn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chaize is keeping busy.
Chaize digs a right hand underneath Zwirn's ribcage. Zwirn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaize lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaize blocks a body shot from Zwirn.
A shot in the inside from Chaize.
Zwirn tries to throw a body punch but Chaize avoids it by throwing Zwirn back against the cage.
Chaize cracks Zwirn with a nice body shot.
Chaize lands with a right to the head.
Chaize lands a nice uppercut.
Zwirn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaize taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaize leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaize.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Chaize as the two fighters clinch.
Zwirn prevents a body shot from Chaize.
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaize missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaize avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Chaize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaize blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn is looking to control Chaize's arms but Chaize gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zwirn has his back to the cage.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Chaize scores with a shoulder strike.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jacques Chaize has been cut.
Zwirn prevents a body shot from Chaize.
Chaize wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaize lands a body shot.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zwirn can't find room to land a body shot as Chaize controls the action.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaize breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaize.
Chaize gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Chaize's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Zwirn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Chaize swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zwirn lands with a nice body punch.
Zwirn throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaize counters with a three punch combo that has Zwirn backing up. Zwirn nods at Chaize to acknowledge the strikes.
Zwirn cracks Chaize with an open hand slap.
Zwirn pushes Chaize up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaize blocks an elbow strike.
Zwirn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaize leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chaize leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Chaize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn throws an overhand right that lands on Chaize's shoulder, as Chaize tries to avoid the shot.
Chaize is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zwirn with a body shot.
Zwirn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chaize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaize looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaize swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chaize throws a series of punches but Zwirn avoids them all with ease.
Zwirn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaize slips under a jab.
Chaize scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwirn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Zwirn.
Frederick Zwirn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chaize misses with the combination.
Chaize circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaize counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwirn throws a hook but Chaize avoids it easily.
Chaize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zwirn throws a jab when Chaize was well out of range.
Chaize takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chaize ducks under a wild hook from Zwirn.
Chaize looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaize throws out a loose jab but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaize has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Zwirn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zwirn.
Zwirn wants to clinch up but Chaize keeps it at a distance.
Chaize tries to keep at a distance but Zwirn has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaize can't find room to land a body shot as Zwirn controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Chaize.
Zwirn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacques Chaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwirn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaize blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Chaize taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chaize misses with a body punch.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaize is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chaize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chaize on the inside.
Chaize works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaize looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn blocking some punches.
Chaize swings wildly with an uppercut but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaize tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chaize wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaize blocks a body shot from Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Chaize.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frederick Zwirn.
Well Zwirn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Zwirn!
During a confident post fight interview, Frederick Zwirn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 1626 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Julius Turunen (ranked 209 p4p, 129 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Turunen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turunen throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turunen throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turunen clobbers O Brien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turunen 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.
Turunen defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Turunen counters with a nice body shot.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Turunen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turunen lands with a hook. O Brien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien throws a body punch but Turunen moves out of range.
Turunen moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
Turunen misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
Turunen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
O Brien is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brien is keeping the position for now.
Turunen keeps trying to improve his position.
O Brien is trying to keep Turunen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turunen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Brien looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turunen scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Brien wants to improve his position but Turunen is controlling well.
Turunen drops an elbow to the side of O Brien's head.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
O Brien is not content to let Turunen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on O Brien's thigh. O Brien counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turunen won't allow O Brien to sweep him here.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turunen trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turunen won't allow O Brien to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turunen is working O Brien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turunen with a nice head shot there.
O Brien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Turunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turunen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Brien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Turunen slips an elbow through the middle.
Turunen wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
Turunen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Turunen's head but Turunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Turunen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Turunen seems content to control.
O Brien is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
Turunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Brien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Brien is pressing down on Turunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Turunen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Turunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turunen wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
Turunen lands a couple of elbows.
Turunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
O Brien throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Turunen misses.
Turunen lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
Turunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien misses with a shot to the body
and Turunen counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen connects with a crisp jab.
Turunen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Brien defends well and Turunen ends up having to push O Brien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turunen looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Turunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Turunen moved out of range nicely.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turunen.
O Brien misses with a hook. Turunen ducked under it nicely.
O Brien slips under a jab from Turunen.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
O Brien swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Turunen didn't see that one coming.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Turunen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Turunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turunen counters with a left to the body.
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Turunen misses.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Turunen manages to avoid it.
Turunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turunen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
Julius Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turunen misses the jab.
Turunen misses with an uppercut.
O Brien jabs at Turunen's body.
Turunen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but Turunen persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Turunen.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
Turunen blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julius Turunen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brien slips a straight right by Turunen.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen darts in looking for a takedown but O Brien gets double underhooks and turns Turunen into the cage.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turunen.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Turunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
Turunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen lands a nice shot that snaps O Brien's head back.
Turunen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from O Brien finds it's way through Turunen's defenses.
Turunen defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien throws out a powerful jab.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.
Turunen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turunen connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Brien!
Turunen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turunen scoring with punches and elbows.
O Brien wants to control but Turunen postures up.
Turunen trying to control the position but O Brien is working away.
Turunen working away.
O Brien is not content to let Turunen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Brien prevents Turunen from improving position.
Turunen trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom.
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.
Turunen scoring with punches and elbows.
Turunen cracks O Brien with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Turunen is looking to take a break and control but O Brien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Brien tries to improve position but can't.
Turunen lands an elbow.
Turunen working the head and body with strikes.
Turunen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Turunen.
I've got Turunen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Turunen!
Our winner, Julius Turunen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 229 p4p, 894 weight class) and Niek Mulder (ranked 27 p4p, 114 weight class). Nurmagomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dagestan (Remix). Mulder has chosen Lose yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Niek Mulder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Niek Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mulder feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulder manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Mulder.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mulder 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.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mulder backs up against the cage.
It looks like Niek Mulder has been cut.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mulder's half guard.
Mulder tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Mulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Mulder defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mulder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Mulder is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder keeps trying to improve his position.
Mulder struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Mulder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That has opened up Niek Mulder's cut even more.
Mulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mulder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mulder tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The cut above Niek Mulder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mulder is keeping him busy.
Mulder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Mulder tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Mulder has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulder wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Mulder actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Mulder's hands, connecting with Mulder's forehead.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Mulder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Niek Mulder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Niek Mulder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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