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WCF 60: Khabib vs Bader PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ciro (ranked 2865 p4p, 5371 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 362 p4p, 590 weight class). Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jay Ciro 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Ciro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ciro.
Ulfriksson scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Jay Ciro has been cut.
Ulfriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ciro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ulfriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciro moves out of range easily.
Ulfriksson takes a swing at Ciro's ribcage but misses.
Ciro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ulfriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ingolf Ulfriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulfriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciro moves out of range easily.
Ulfriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ciro counters with a series of strikes. Ulfriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Ulfriksson misses its intended target.
Ulfriksson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ulfriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciro is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson throws out a powerful jab.
Ciro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ciro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ciro checks a leg kick nicely.
Ulfriksson clinches up against the cage.
Ulfriksson looking to throw knees to the head but Ciro is blocking nicely.
Ulfriksson dodges an elbow strike from Ciro.
Ulfriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ulfriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulfriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Ciro avoids a wild elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Ciro controls the action.
Ciro dodges an elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but Ciro blocks with his arms.
Ulfriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciro tries to break free but Ulfriksson pushes him back against the cage.
Ciro blocks an elbow strike.
Ulfriksson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ulfriksson tries to work over Ciro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciro blocking some punches.
Ulfriksson lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee to the head.
Ulfriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ciros head.
Ulfriksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ciro is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciro's elbow.
Ulfriksson lands an elbow just above Ciro 's eye.
Ulfriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ulfriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciro.
Ulfriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Ulfriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ciro avoiding damage as Ulfriksson throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ulfriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Ulfriksson misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Ulfriksson.
Ciro breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson takes a swing at Ciro's ribcage but misses.
Ciro is looking for a counter combo.
Ciro misses with the combination.
Ulfriksson tries to clinch but Ciro moves out of range.
Ulfriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ulfriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ulfriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciro moves out of range easily.
Ulfriksson scores with a nice body kick.
Ulfriksson throws a hook but Ciro avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ulfriksson with a nice calf kick.
Ciro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulfriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ciro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ulfriksson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingolf Ulfriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Ciro'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.
Ulfriksson moves into range and clinches up with Ciro.
Ciro is trying to break free.
Ciro has had enough of the clinch but Ulfriksson keeps him there for the moment.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ciro managing to block the knees to the body from Ulfriksson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulfriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciro avoids a wild elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfriksson is leaning against Ciro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ulfriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ulfriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Ulfriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but Ciro blocks it.
Ciro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
Ciro breaks from the clinch.
Jay Ciro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ciro.
Ciro misses with a few strikes there.
Ulfriksson gets a clinch.
Ulfriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciro scores with a shot to the side of Ulfriksson's head.
Ciro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ulfriksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ulfriksson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ciro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ciro avoids it.
Ciro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ciro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ciro working hard to break the clinch.
Ulfriksson lands a nice elbow.
Jay Ciro's cut is getting worse.
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!
Ciro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciro blocks a body shot from Ulfriksson.
Ciro avoiding damage as Ulfriksson throws knees to the body.
Ulfriksson misses with a body punch.
Ulfriksson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ulfriksson works on Ciro's body with a couple of short punches.
Ulfriksson throws an elbow that misses.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but Ciro blocks with his arms.
Ciro blocks a body shot from Ulfriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulfriksson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciro.
Ulfriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciro.
Ulfriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ulfriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson lands an elbow inside.
Ciro tries to break the clinch but Ulfriksson is controlling the position.
Ulfriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Ciro.
Ulfriksson missing with knees to the body.
Ulfriksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ciro tries to circle away but Ulfriksson has him pinned against the cage.
Ulfriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciro.
Ulfriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson scores with a knee to the head.
Jay Ciro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ulfriksson lands a knee to the head.
Ulfriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciro's elbow.
Ulfriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciro blocking some punches.
Ulfriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulfriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulfriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciro wants to break free but Ulfriksson has control.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ulfriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingolf Ulfriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Ciro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ulfriksson throws a hook to the side of Ciro's head but Ciro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ciro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ulfriksson misses with a head kick.
Jay Ciro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ulfriksson misses with a combination
and Ciro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ulfriksson clinches with his opponent.
Ulfriksson lands an elbow inside that Ciro shrugs off.
Ciro slowing the pace effectively.
Ulfriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciro is defending well for now.
Ulfriksson scores with a knee to the head.
Ulfriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfriksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Ciro is rocked!
Ciro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Ciro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulfriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciro seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ulfriksson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ciro avoids a wild elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ciro tries to circle away but Ulfriksson has him pinned against the cage.
Ulfriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciro blocks an elbow strike.
Ciro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciro avoids the elbow strike from Ulfriksson, against the cage.
Ulfriksson missing with knees to the body.
Ciro managing to block the knees to the body from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ciro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ciro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ulfriksson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ulfriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciro moves out of range easily.
Ulfriksson is looking to clinch but Ciro is avoiding it.
Ciro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson tries to clinch up but Ciro circles away and keeps his distance.
Ulfriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ulfriksson slips a jab and a cross from Ciro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ciro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulfriksson wants to counter the offense by Ciro and move into the clinch position.
Ulfriksson tries to clinch but Ciro moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson feints and then cracks Ciro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciro down.
Ulfriksson tries to clinch there but Ciro circles away.
Ciro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulfriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ciro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulfriksson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciro sprawls well. He's pushed Ulfriksson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ulfriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Ulfriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciro's elbow.
Ulfriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciro backwards.
Jay Ciro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulfriksson tries to work over Ciro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciro dodges an elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson takes a shot to the head.
Ulfriksson looking to throw knees to the head but Ciro is blocking nicely.
Ciro can't break the clinch.
Ulfriksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ciro avoids the damage to the body.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ulfriksson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ciro's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ulfriksson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ulfriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee strike.
Ciro gets through Ulfriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ciro tries to land knees in the clinch but Ulfriksson avoids the damage to the body.
Ingolf Ulfriksson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ulfriksson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingolf Ulfriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ulfriksson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingolf Ulfriksson!
Ingolf Ulfriksson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 2510 p4p, 2594 weight class) and Chester Bowen (ranked 329 p4p, 334 weight class). Delbert Mazzariello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazzariello lands with an overhand left.
Bowen misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzariello scores with a jab to the head.
Bowen clinches with his opponent.
Mazzariello lands an uppercut.
Bowen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mazzariello managing to block the knees to the body from Bowen.
Mazzariello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bowen up against the cage.
Bowen missing with knees to the body.
Bowen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazzariello avoids it.
Bowen trying to land knees to the body.
Bowen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazzariello uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello wanted to stand there but Bowen had control of the position.
Bowen working for a triangle but Mazzariello defends it easily.
Mazzariello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bowen is looking to stand up but Mazzariello isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazzariello is looking to stand up but Bowen won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazzariello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bowen is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Mazzariello misses.
Bowen instigates a clinch.
A short right from Bowen on the inside.
Bowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazzariello is defending well for now.
Mazzariello tries to work over Bowen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzariello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bowen has Mazzariello pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bowen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzariello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bowen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazzariello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowen defending well as Mazzariello loads up on a big left hand.
Bowen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazzariello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzariello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bowen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Bowen blocks a jab.
Bowen misses with a head kick.
Bowen slips a jab and a cross from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Mazzariello does no damage.
Bowen tries to clinch up.
Chester Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen missing with a left hand there. Mazzariello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bowen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzariello attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mazzariello moves out of range as Bowen strikes.
Mazzariello seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mazzariello tries to score with a low kick but Bowen moves his leg out of the way.
Mazzariello fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzariello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Mazzariello scores with a four punch combination!
Mazzariello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowen manages to avoid it.
Bowen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzariello.
Bowen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bowen tries to move into range but Mazzariello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowen throws a nice looking combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazzariello misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello 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.
Bowen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazzariello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzariello jabs at Bowen's body.
Bowen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazzariello tries a low kick but Bowen avoids it.
Mazzariello misses with the combination.
Bowen throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowen can do to turn this around?
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazzariello rather than just go for the knockout.
Mazzariello defending well as Bowen loads up on a big left hand.
Bowen loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Mazzariello throws a big counter combination but Bowen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bowen misses with a hook.
Mazzariello scores with a nice right hand.
Bowen takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bowen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen tries to break the clinch but Mazzariello is controlling the position.
Mazzariello digs a right hand underneath Bowen's ribcage. Bowen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazzariello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowen stalls.
Bowen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mazzariello just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Bowen has Mazzariello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazzariello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delbert Mazzariello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Bowen.
Bowen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bowen as Mazzariello tries to tie him up.
Mazzariello effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazzariello avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzariello lands a right hand.
Bowen prevents a body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello tries to work over Bowen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bowen blocks an uppercut.
Bowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazzariello is defending well for now.
Bowen jumps guard but Mazzariello turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mazzariello misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bowen is trying to break the clinch but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Bowen is trying to pull guard but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazzariello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mazzariello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazzariello misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mazzariello managing to block the knees to the body from Bowen.
Mazzariello being controlled against the cage.
Bowen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mazzariello is looking to stand up but Bowen won't let him.
Mazzariello stands up from Bowen's guard - Mazzariello perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mazzariello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mazzariello sizes up Bowen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazzariello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowen eats them both and turns towards Mazzariello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 Bowen is rocked!
Bowen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazzariello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowen throws a hook to the side of Mazzariello's head but Mazzariello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mazzariello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazzariello lands a jab-cross combination.
Bowen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowen takes one to the chin there.
Bowen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzariello finish him?
Mazzariello ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bowen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Delbert Mazzariello!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Hooper (ranked 2354 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 316 p4p, 474 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hooper is trying to pull guard but Fizzelstiks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzelstiks circles away.
Fizzelstiks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper clinches.
Fizzelstiks manages to break the clinch.
Hooper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fizzelstiks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooper is in Fizzelstiks's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooper prevents Fizzelstiks from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fizzelstiks is looking to stand up but Hooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fizzelstiks wants to stand but Hooper is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Fizzelstiks is retaining full guard.
Hooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooper tries to bum rush Fizzelstiks with a series of wild strikes but Fizzelstiks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fizzelstiks to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzelstiks slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fizzelstiks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fizzelstiks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Fizzelstiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper tries to bum rush Fizzelstiks with a series of wild strikes but Fizzelstiks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fizzelstiks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Fizzelstiks as Hooper shoots in.
Fizzelstiks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hooper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fizzelstiks back to the cage. Hooper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzelstiks circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fizzelstiks! But no joy.
Hooper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hooper throws a wild body kick that Fizzelstiks sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Fizzelstiks misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks checks a low kick from Hooper.
A little jabbing left from Fizzelstiks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fizzelstiks dodges the punch combination from Hooper.
Hooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fizzelstiks defends well and Hooper ends up having to push Fizzelstiks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper breaks the clinch.
Hooper is looking to clinch.
Hooper clinches up against the cage.
Fizzelstiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fizzelstiks slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fizzelstiks! But no joy.
Hooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Fizzelstiks sprawls well. He's pushed Hooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper has Fizzelstiks up against the cage in a clinch.
Fizzelstiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fizzelstiks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hooper misses with a combination
and Fizzelstiks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fizzelstiks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooper off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hooper.
Hooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Hooper avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Hooper dominated that round.
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.
Hooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hooper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fizzelstiks wants to stand up but Hooper is controlling him.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Fizzelstiks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Fizzelstiks!
Hooper wants to get back to his feet but Fizzelstiks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fizzelstiks dives into side control.
Hooper is looking to regain half guard here but Fizzelstiks keeps moving and retains side control.
Hooper tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fizzelstiks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fizzelstiks checks a leg kick.
Hooper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danilo Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper tries to clinch but Fizzelstiks is having none of it.
Hooper tries to clinch but Fizzelstiks is having none of it.
Danilo Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper tests Fizzelstiks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fizzelstiks! But no joy.
Hooper wants to clinch up but Fizzelstiks keeps it at a distance.
Hooper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Fizzelstiks, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Fizzelstiks against the cage but Fizzelstiks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fizzelstiks! But no joy.
Fizzelstiks misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooper counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Fizzelstiks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fizzelstiks slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Hooper tries to clinch but Fizzelstiks is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fizzelstiks! But no joy.
Fizzelstiks takes one to the chin there.
Hooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fizzelstiks 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.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fizzelstiks can do to turn this around?
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fizzelstiks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooper throws a nice looking combination but Fizzelstiks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzelstiks circles away.
It seemed like Fizzelstiks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Fizzelstiks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Fizzelstiks ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzelstiks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fizzelstiks needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Hooper both land. Nice combination.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper throws a right hand that Fizzelstiks ducks under and follows up with a left that Fizzelstiks also avoids with ease.
Hooper is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hooper throws a combination that misses
and Fizzelstiks counters with a nice right hand that sends Hooper toppling to the canvas! Hooper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fizzelstiks finish him?!
Hooper is rocked!
Fizzelstiks shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hooper takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Fizzelstiks sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hooper bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
An out of breath Jermaine Fizzelstiks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 2516 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Augustus Hippobody (ranked 104 p4p, 97 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Utred Kinghtfall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augustus Hippobody!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinghtfall misses with a kick to the body.
Kinghtfall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hippobody counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Utred Kinghtfall has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Hippobody. No joy for Kinghtfall on that attempt.
Kinghtfall moves in looking to clinch but Hippobody pushes him off.
Hippobody looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hippobody swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinghtfall.
Kinghtfall throws a lazy uppercut
and Hippobody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinghtfall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hippobody.
Kinghtfall with a jab.
Kinghtfall wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinghtfall blocks a jab.
Kinghtfall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kinghtfall gets a double leg takedown into Hippobody's guard.
Kinghtfall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kinghtfall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hippobody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kinghtfall drops back looking for a leg! Hippobody is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hippobody manages to kick Kinghtfall off! Kinghtfall jumps back into Hippobody's guard.
Kinghtfall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kinghtfall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kinghtfall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hippobody is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Utred Kinghtfall!
Utred Kinghtfall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 2433 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Jack Tupp (ranked 252 p4p, 207 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupp's choice of entrance music: Black No. 1. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupp forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tupp has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Tupp lands a shot to the body.
Tupp blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Tupp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tupp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Tupp.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Tupp lands a left and a right that send Petrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tupp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Fedor Petrov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupp with a dominant takedown and that's winded Petrov.
Petrov is looking to stand back up but Tupp counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tupp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tupp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard but Tupp has mounted him!
Tupp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tupp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tupp might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Tupp controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Petrov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupp controlling from the full mount.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
Tupp content just to control the position here.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tupp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Petrov'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.
Tupp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tupp somewhat.
Petrov throws a right hand that Tupp ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupp also avoids with ease.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupp.
Tupp throws a counter combo.
Tupp avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTupp.
Tupp closes the distance and clinches.
Tupp landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to break free but Tupp pushes him back against the cage.
Tupp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupp has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Tupp breaks from the clinch.
Fedor Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Tupp lands a left and a right that send Petrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tupp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jack Tupp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tupp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupp breaks from the clinch.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tupp counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Petrov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Tupp!
Post fight, Jack Tupp took to the microphone: 'You will never beat me '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Swas (ranked 6512 p4p, 23031 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 174 p4p, 185 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalton Swas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swas misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Swas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Swas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Swas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swas throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Swas avoids it well.
As Gracie tries to get set, Swas tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Swas sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swas looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swas throws out the jab.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is thwarting Swas's attempts to control the position.
Swas is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie won't allow Swas to sweep him here.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton Swas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Swas dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Swas's head and hops out.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Swas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Swas, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Swas against the cage but Swas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Swas shoots in.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Swas backpedaling.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swas on his heels. He'll look to pass Swas's guard now, I'm sure.
Swas is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a breather. Swas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie prevents Swas from improving his position.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swas trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swas wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chozen Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Swas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie throws a right hand that Swas ducks under and follows up with a left that Swas also avoids with ease.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swas is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Swas tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chozen Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Swas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Swas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Good control from Gracie.
Swas trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Swas.
Swas trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Swas tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swas turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Swas defends it easily.
Swas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Swas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Swas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chozen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 1008 p4p, 1541 weight class) and Brendan Schlaub (ranked 117 p4p, 176 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gang out. Big Dog Gracie 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Schlaub!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Schlaub denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie trying to control the position but Schlaub is working away.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schlaub sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Schlaub defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
 It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlaub is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Schlaub because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Schlaub bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Schlaub but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The cut above Brendan Schlaub's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Schlaub's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Dog Gracie!
After the big win, Big Dog Gracie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 826 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 98 p4p, 139 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ji Woo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kosmanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets the takedown into side control.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kosmanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ji Woo trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ji Woo wants to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ji Woo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kosmanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kosmanov is trying to control. Ji Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji Woo is trying is best to control the position here.
Kosmanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ji Woo defending well though.
Ji Woo wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
Kosmanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kosmanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ji Woo trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ji Woo defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Ji Woo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kosmanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosmanov somewhat.
Kosmanov shoots in but Ji Woo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ji Woo, which made it look bad.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo leaves Kosmanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosmanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ji Woo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ji Woo is controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo seems keen to control Kosmanov's posture.
Ji Woo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
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.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the head.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Kosmanov fails with the takedown
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov shoots in and bounces Ji Woo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ji Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ji Woo pulls Kosmanov in to control the position.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Kosmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kosmanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ji Woo defends well and Kosmanov ends up having to push Ji Woo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot that sends Ji Woo's belly button to the back.
Ji Woo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ji Woo defends it well.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosmanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ji Woo being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ji Woo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kosmanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ji Woo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosmanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ji Woo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosmanov.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ji Woo quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosmanov wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo manages to get to full guard.
Ji Woo is controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Ji Woo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ji Woo 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosmanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kosmanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosmanov somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 1109 p4p, 1956 weight class) and Robert Bennett (ranked 132 p4p, 213 weight class). Bennett has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Robert Bennett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dennis Rader's chin.
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Rader.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader is trying to get back to full guard.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rader is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader manages to get to full guard.
Rader has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position.
Rader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.
Rader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
Rader working for submissions but it's allowed Bennett to get to half guard.
Rader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennett stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position.
Rader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rader trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer.
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennett passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rader trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Rader is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rader wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rader trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rader gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Rader manages to retain guard.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rader has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bennett doesn't defend quickly enough and Rader has managed to lock this one up! Can Bennett escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rader on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 116 p4p, 554 weight class) and Timo Bader (ranked 17 p4p, 71 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes into the arena with Dagestan (Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timo Bader's chin.
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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 16 - 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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Bader staying out of range there.
Bader catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Bader here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bader can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Bader's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Bader explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Bader here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bader is rocked!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Bader is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bader is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nurmagomedov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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