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WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kirzner (ranked 1918 p4p, 2017 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 217 p4p, 230 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Kirzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo wants to clinch but Kirzner slips to the side
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirzner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirzner takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirzner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Kirzner had a free shot at his head there.
Kirzner throws an off balance right hand
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Kirzner didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirzner is keeping the position for now.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirzner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirzner looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirzner, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Kirzner blocks nicely.
Bravo trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Kirzner is adopting a defensive guard.
Bravo passes into half guard.
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirzner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravo is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirzner tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Kirzner trying to control but Bravo postures up.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo is pressing down on Kirzner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirzner is holding on for now.
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Bravo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kirzner tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirzner misses with a right hand
so Bravo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Bravo passes Kirzner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Bravo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirzner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo misses with a head shot. Kirzner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirzner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirzner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirzner!
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kirzner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kirzner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Kirzner keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirzner working away.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face as Kirzner controls the position.
Kirzner wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his arm.
Bravo is letting Kirzner control him for a moment.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is keeping busy.
Bravo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner not doing much here.
Kirzner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bravo!
Kirzner controlling the position easily from mount.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo is squirming around, avoiding Kirzner's attempts to control the action.
Kirzner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is having none of it.
Kirzner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirzner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Israel Kirzner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Kirzner.
Bravo wants to slow Kirzner down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Kirzner connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner shoots in looking for a takedown. Bravo tries to sprawl out of it but Kirzner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bravo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirzner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirzner, as that shot connected.
Kirzner misses the jab.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bravo slips a jab from Kirzner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Kirzner.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirzner defends it well.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirzner throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Kirzner.
Bravo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kirzner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kirzner scores with a nice right hand.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Kirzner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirzner 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Kirzner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 3488 p4p, 3805 weight class) and Kai Aikau (ranked 438 p4p, 480 weight class). Aikau has chosen Jack Johnson - Upside Down as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Aikau!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aikau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Da Santiago is in Aikau's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santiago passes Aikau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Santiago tries to pass to full mount but Aikau defends it.
Da Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Da Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikau gets full guard.
Aikau can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aikau keeps working.
Da Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aikau defends it well.
Da Santiago maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aikau could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Santiago has cracked it and Aikau is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessio Da Santiago!
A victorious Alessio Da Santiago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kai Aikau stepped up to the mic, saying 'No aloha.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 3423 p4p, 3440 weight class) and Mathew Hayes (ranked 344 p4p, 348 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mathew Hayes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendersons drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
Hayes tries to work over Hendersons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayes to keep the fight standing.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hayes.
Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendersons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayes tries a body shot but Hendersons blocks it.
Hendersons wants the takedown. Hayes is fighting it off but Hendersons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hayes's guard against the cage.
Hayes is working an open guard so Hendersons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hayes pushes Hendersons up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hendersons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Hayes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hayes lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendersons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
Hayes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Hayes holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendersons drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendersons wants to take the fight to the mat but Hayes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hayes effectively controlling the action here.
Hayes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendersons backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hayes.
Hayes lands a knee to the head.
Hendersons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Hendersons is avoiding it.
Hayes gets a clinch.
Hayes throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but Hendersons blocks with his arms.
Hayes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes gets through Hendersons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hendersons jumps guard but Hayes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hayes lands a left hand.
Hayes digs a right hand into Hendersons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hendersons's gas tank.
Hayes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendersons backwards.
 Hendersons is rocked!
Hendersons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes jerks Hendersons's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hendersons drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hayes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hayes because Hendersons was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mathew Hayes!
Mathew Hayes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Harry Hendersons was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ll be back '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Carvalho (ranked 5190 p4p, 4956 weight class) and Dredd Tatum (ranked 178 p4p, 173 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dredd Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Tatum.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
Carvalho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum lands the left hand.
Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum connects with a crisp jab.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tatum scores with a decent looking hook.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Tatum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tatum cracks Carvalho on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Carvalho falls backwards against the cage. Tatum follows up with more strikes that drop Carvalho to his knees. Tatum keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Carvalho! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredd Tatum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Swas (ranked 2823 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Ogre Toshin (ranked 366 p4p, 472 weight class). Toshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death Squad. Ogre Toshin 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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshin throws a leg kick but Swas moved away.
Swas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swas gets tackled into the cage by Toshin. Toshin maintains the clinch.
Swas is trying to break the clinch but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
Swas is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshin has double underhooks.
Toshin keeps control of Swas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toshin.
Toshin lands a left hand.
Swas is working for takedown but Toshin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toshin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swas's efforts to push away.
Toshin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toshin scores with a shot to the side of Swas's head.
Toshin effectively controlling the action here.
Swas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Swas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Toshin.
Toshin lands a body punch.
Toshin is pushing Swas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swas backwards.
Swas wants a takedown but no success here.
Toshin cracks Swas with a nice body shot.
Swas is breathing heavily.
Toshin pushes Swas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Toshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toshin has hold of one of Swas's legs. Swas is fighting the takedown attempt but Toshin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Toshin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toshin distracts Swas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toshin is in close to Swas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toshin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Toshin wants to control from the top but Swas keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshin is working Swas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Toshin throws a big elbow that misses.
Swas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swas tries to get out of the position.
Toshin landing with the ground and pound.
Toshin pushing down on Swas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toshin controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Toshin there.
Swas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Toshin working the head and body with strikes.
Swas is rocked!
Toshin creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Swas is out cold and this one is all over! Toshin climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ogre Toshin!
Ogre Toshin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Koromos (ranked 2465 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 83 p4p, 94 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Koromos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LE RODEUR (70 Remix). Mfer Phol will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Koromos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Phol.
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Koromos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Koromos throws a low kick but Phol moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Phol there.
Koromos throws a sloppy body shot
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Koromos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koromos throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Koromos throws a right hand that misses
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Koromos swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol misses with a looping left.
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Koromos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koromos.
Phol throws a series of punches but Koromos moves out of range.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Koromos is just out of range.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Phol as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koromos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Koromos misses with a low kick.
Phol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koromos was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Phol.
Phol throws a nice looking combination but Koromos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koromos ducks right into an uppercut from Phol.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koromos.
Koromos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol is looking for the big counter here.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koromos slips under a jab from Phol.
Koromos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol thuds a left hand into Koromos's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koromos throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koromos throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Phol.
Phol connects with a body shot.
Phol looks to land a combination but Koromos avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Koromos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koromos throws a jab when Phol was well out of range.
Phol scores with a decent looking hook.
Koromos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phol's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Phol thuds a left hand into Koromos's body.
Some wild striking there from Koromos.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koromos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koromos scrambles back to his feet.
Phol swings for the body but Koromos moves out of range.
Koromos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koromos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phol lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koromos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koromos throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Koromos misses with a looping right.
Koromos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phol finds it's way round the side to connect with Koromos's head.
Phol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koromos throws a chopping leg kick but Phol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koromos throws a body kick that misses
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koromos manages to avoid it.
Koromos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koromos throws a right hand that misses
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koromos, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Phol throws a one two combo.
Koromos is rocked!
Koromos misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Oh Koromos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koromos misses the shot to the body.
Phol closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Koromos! Phol dives in looking to finish! Koromos is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lord Mammon (ranked 1471 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 197 p4p, 450 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mammon as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mammon tries to clinch up.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigorian lands a head kick. Mammon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Mammon.
Mammon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mammon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Mammon has managed to clinch.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Mammon controls the action.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
Mammon misses with a body shot.
Mammon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Grigorian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Mammon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian connects with a high kick.
Mammon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mammon lands a slapping body shot.
Mammon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian misses with a hook. Mammon ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
A little feinted left hand from Mammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Grigorian lands but Mammon takes it in his stride.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Mammon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grigorian throws a nice looking combination but Mammon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mammon wants to clinch.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
and Mammon counters with a two punch combo.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mammon's head.
Mammon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Nice jab there from Mammon.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian takes one on the button.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mammon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mammon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mammon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grigorian.
Lord Mammon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Mammon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mammon takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mammon moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grigorian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mammon is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mammon tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mammon looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Mammon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon misses with a few strikes there.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Mammon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mammon was well out of range.
Grigorian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a right hand that Mammon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammon also avoids with ease.
Mammon tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grigorian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigorian is breathing heavily.
Mammon misses with a wild combination.
Mammon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Mammon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
Mammon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Aram Grigorian's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mammon counter with a right hand.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Mammon looks to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Mammon blocks a jab.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian throws a hook but Mammon avoids it easily.
Grigorian throws a lazy head kick
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammon counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grigorian throws an elbow but misses.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammon working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian lunges at Mammon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammon's hand.
Mammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Mammon lands an uppercut.
Mammon working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammon tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
Mammon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Mammon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mammon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Mammon just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon works over Grigorian's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mammon moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lord Mammon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Mammon lands with a cross.
Mammon missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammon.
Grigorian throws a big counter head kick but Mammon avoids it with no problem.
Mammon takes the fight into the clinch.
Mammon blocks an elbow strike.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lord Mammon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Mammon lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Mammon.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Mammon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
Grigorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mammon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Mammon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigorian in his tracks.
Mammon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigorian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mammon avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mammon. Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mammon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mammon connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mammon!
The cut above Aram Grigorian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Mammon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorian cracks Mammon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammon struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Grigorian - that landed with a thud.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Mammon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammon can't find room to land a body shot as Grigorian controls the action.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mammon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Grigorian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mammon blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
It looked like Mammon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grigorian.
Mammon pushes Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian pushes Mammon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
A short body shot lands from Mammon as the two fighters clinch.
Mammon blocking some punches.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
Mammon scores with a shot to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Mammon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mammon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Mammon!
Our winner, Lord Mammon, 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 Frederick Zwirn (ranked 598 p4p, 2051 weight class) and The Cucumber (ranked 82 p4p, 257 weight class). Cucumber has chosen Scooter - Nessaja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Cucumber misses its intended target.
Cucumber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zwirn pinned against the cage. Zwirn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Zwirn as Cucumber shoots in.
Cucumber looks to land a right hand but Zwirn moved out of range.
Zwirn misses with a looping left.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Cucumber.
Zwirn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zwirn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zwirn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zwirn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cucumber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cucumber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zwirn.
Zwirn drops his hands momentarily and Cucumber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zwirn tries to avoid it but Cucumber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zwirn to the ground. Zwirn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with a takedown
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cucumber avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zwirn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cucumber moves away.
Cucumber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zwirn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cucumber somewhat.
Zwirn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cucumber.
Cucumber fails with a takedown attempt.
Zwirn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cucumber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cucumber is standing up over Zwirn. Zwirn looks to escape but Cucumber dives into side control.
Zwirn taking a bit of punishment here - Cucumber scoring with strikes.
Zwirn is looking to get back to his feet here but Cucumber is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zwirn's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn wants to get back to his feet.
Cucumber working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwirn is trying to stand back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cucumber.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cucumber scores with punches from the back.
Zwirn wants to get back to his feet.
Zwirn covers up after that shot from Cucumber.
Cucumber trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cucumber loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zwirn hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zwirn!
Cucumber lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Zwirn trying to get back to his feet but Cucumber is in full control for now.
Cucumber tries to get the hooks in deep but Zwirn pushed the leg off.
Zwirn is trying to stand back up.
Cucumber looking for the RNC.
Zwirn is trying to get back to his feet but Cucumber has full control of the position and if anything, Zwirn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zwirn is trying to defend against the choke here but Cucumber has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cucumber Tightens the hold and Zwirn taps out furiously! Cucumber displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Cucumber!
A victorious The Cucumber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnes (ranked 1264 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Herb Green (ranked 178 p4p, 501 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes with a jab.
It looks like Herb Green has been cut.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes feints a jab and as Green dips his head, Barnes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Green right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Green falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Barnes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Barnes!
After the fight, Matt Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 239 p4p, 671 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 36 p4p, 96 weight class). Nurmagomedov's entrance music is Dagestan (Remix). A fine choice. Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malik El Shabazz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Shabazz lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused El Shabazz some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
El Shabazz regains half guard, as Nurmagomedov was trying to land strikes.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting El Shabazz's attempts to control the position.
El Shabazz is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Shabazz defending well though.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but El Shabazz is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but El Shabazz defending well.
El Shabazz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
El Shabazz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but El Shabazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov works El Shabazz's body with a nice hook.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
El Shabazz misses with the combination.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov lands the left hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Shabazz keeps working.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Shabazz moves into full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
El Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
El Shabazz is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Shabazz defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push El Shabazz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmagomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from El Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
El Shabazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with El Shabazz, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes El Shabazz against the cage but El Shabazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
El Shabazz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov punishes El Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov jabs at El Shabazz's body.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
A low kick lands for El Shabazz.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches El Shabazz right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!
El Shabazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Shabazz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Shabazz manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
El Shabazz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Shabazz as he avoids it easily.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
El Shabazz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination. El Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from El Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but El Shabazz is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
El Shabazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
El Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from El Shabazz finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Malik El Shabazz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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