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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 3190 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Andy Coooie Cobber (ranked 433 p4p, 457 weight class). Andy Coooie Cobber 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Coooie Cobber!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge connects with a crisp jab.
Coooie Cobber slips a jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coooie Cobber tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coooie Cobber keeps working.
We've been hearing that Cubbedge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Coooie Cobber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Cubbedge seems content to control.
Coooie Cobber 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Coooie Cobber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coooie Cobber is holding on for now.
Coooie Cobber is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coooie Cobber avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coooie Cobber tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cubbedge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coooie Cobber pushes Cubbedge off looking to stand but Cubbedge dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Cubbedge seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Coooie Cobber defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coooie Cobber is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coooie Cobber is just riding it out for now. Cubbedge eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Coooie Cobber trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Coooie Cobber moves away and avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Coooie Cobber is trying to escape and Cubbedge transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Coooie Cobber is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cubbedge ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Cubbedge !
Andy Coooie Cobber spoke after the fight, saying 'HELL WITH ALL U WANKERS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toran Roth (ranked 2835 p4p, 2959 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 389 p4p, 406 weight class). Roth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dogodine u Prizrenu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Potatohauler looks to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Potatohauler's half guard.
Potatohauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard.
Potatohauler tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Potatohauler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potatohauler is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard.
Potatohauler is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Roth is pressing down on Potatohauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Potatohauler is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler is looking to escape.
Roth controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potatohauler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Potatohauler being controlled here momentarily.
Potatohauler stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Potatohauler stands and steps away. Roth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roth defending well as Potatohauler loads up on a big left hand.
Potatohauler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roth's hands.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth is looking to control Potatohauler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Potatohauler trying to control from Roth's half guard. Roth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roth is looking to stand back up but Potatohauler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roth.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potatohauler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather.
Potatohauler stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Potatohauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potatohauler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Potatohauler stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches.
Potatohauler'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.
Roth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Potatohauler forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler pulls Roth into guard.
Potatohauler is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea.
Roth wants to pass the guard but Potatohauler is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth 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.
Roth pushing down on Potatohauler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Potatohauler is looking to escape.
Roth content to control rather than advance.
Potatohauler is refusing to be controlled, as Roth sits in half guard.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
Roth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Potatohauler is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potatohauler misses with a straight right.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potatohauler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potatohauler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roth tries to bench press Potatohauler off him but Potatohauler keeps the position.
Potatohauler decides to stand back up. Potatohauler steps back and let's Roth get back to his feet.
Potatohauler shoots in and bounces Roth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roth pushes Potatohauler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roth has his takedown stuffed
and Potatohauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth slips a straight right by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potatohauler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Roth scores with a head kick.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roth throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Potatohauler gets a clinch.
Roth pulls Potatohauler into guard.
Potatohauler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roth is trying to control the position but Potatohauler postures up.
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 Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roth shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed Roth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
Potatohauler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Potatohauler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Potatohauler throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roth in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler is trying to stand.
Roth wants to take a breather but Potatohauler is having none of it.
Roth controlling the action here.
Potatohauler is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
Potatohauler kicks Roth off and gets back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potatohauler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatohauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toran Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potatohauler circles away quickly and effectively.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potatohauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roth feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Potatohauler misses its intended target.
A big left from Potatohauler misses.
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Potatohauler sprawls and moves away.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Potatohauler throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Potatohauler 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roth throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roth looks to land a combination but Potatohauler avoids it well.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Potatohauler misses
and Roth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Roth gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Potatohauler tries to escape but Roth is in control.
Potatohauler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Potatohauler decides to return to a standing position.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potatohauler back to the cage. Roth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Roth avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler avoids it really well and circles away.
Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
and Roth counters with a thumping low kick.
Potatohauler looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Potatohauler avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toran Roth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!
A determined Toran Roth didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Johnson (ranked 2697 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 371 p4p, 331 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 15 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Nakamura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy left from Nakamura finds it's target.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Johnson wants to slow Nakamura down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Nakamura has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Nakamura has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Nakamura gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Nakamura is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura is working Johnson over against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Nakamura presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
And Nakamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura stops Johnson from standing up.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
 Johnson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Nakamura keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nakamura and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nakamura can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 2452 p4p, 6550 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 263 p4p, 482 weight class). Jaroslav is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Sound of Running Feet. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaroslav is controlling him.
Jaroslav preventing the sweep.
Hermann pushes Jaroslav off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav slips a jab and a cross from Hermann.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Hermann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hermann scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Jaroslav ducks down to avoid it.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaroslav.
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!
Hermann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann wants to get back to his feet but Jaroslav passes into half guard.
Jaroslav stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hermann to get to his feet.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.
Hermann rushes Jaroslav and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermann.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Hermann looking to stall.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hermann fails to land.
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
Hermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaroslav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann lands with a light punch inside.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Hermann lands a right hand.
Hermann lands with a short shot to the head.
Hermann is looking to control Jaroslav's arms but Jaroslav gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hermann has his back to the cage.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.
Jaroslav moves away from the strike by Hermann.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaroslav slips a straight right by Hermann.
Hermann throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav with the counter takedown but Hermann avoids it easily.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Jaroslav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands a really nice looking cross but Jaroslav seems unphased.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
Hermann misses with a left hand
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hermann takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaroslav doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Jaroslav moved out of range.
Jaroslav changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann throws a hook but Jaroslav blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaroslav moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermann with a nice cross.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Hermann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaroslav lands an uppercut.
Jaroslav scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Jaroslav lands with a right to the head.
Hermann has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaroslav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocks an uppercut.
Hermann misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Jaroslav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hermann.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermann blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermann.
Jaroslav lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann trying to control the position but instead, Jaroslav has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hermann into the cage.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Hermann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
Hermann lands an uppercut.
Hermann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermann cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Hermann.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann pushes Jaroslav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
Jaroslav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
Karl Hermann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaroslav up against the cage.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
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 Karl Hermann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaroslav at a distance.
Hermann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaroslav circles away quickly and effectively.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaroslav tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jaroslav moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann misses with a two punch combination.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.
Nice shot lands for Hermann.
Hermann scores with the left hand. Jaroslav knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaroslav staying out of range there.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hermann.
Jaroslav changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermann throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
And Jaroslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermann misses the jab.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaroslav.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hermann won't be happy with that.
Hermann can't do much from the bottom here.
Hermann bucks up and tries to throw Jaroslav off but instead Jaroslav has got his back!
Hermann tries to escape but Jaroslav has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jaroslav gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Jaroslav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Jaroslav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaroslav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Jaroslav tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Hermann takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav with the counter takedown but Hermann avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Jaroslav changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
And Jaroslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Hermann misses.
Hermann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaroslav back to the cage. Hermann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Hermann throws a series of punches but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Jaroslav blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermann.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Hermann.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
And Jaroslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermann scores with a nice strike.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Hermann coming out on top.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Hermann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaroslav circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermann.
Hermann looks to land a body kick but Jaroslav moved away.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermann stuns Jaroslav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
A victorious Karl Hermann 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1555 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 228 p4p, 332 weight class). Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as La Vellei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Vellei finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
letting La Vellei counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from La Vellei.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuznetsov enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuznetsov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as La Vellei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Vellei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Vellei throws a big elbow that misses.
La Vellei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov being controlled here, momentarily.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but La Vellei isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
La Vellei passes into half guard.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuznetsov defends it well.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
La Vellei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from La Vellei.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
La Vellei is working for a submission of some sort.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetsov has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei throws a counter combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
La Vellei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuznetsov is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
La Vellei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuznetsov prevents La Vellei from improving position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kuznetsov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
La Vellei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetsov sneaks out the side door and pushes La Vellei away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Cristopher La Vellei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Vellei doesn't seem phased though.
La Vellei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
La Vellei prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei chips away with some ground and pound.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. La Vellei is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
La Vellei manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. La Vellei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
La Vellei moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Vellei blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei connects with a couple of short punches.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but La Vellei is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei throws an elbow that misses. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in La Vellei's guard. Nice move by Kuznetsov!
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!
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Kuznetsov has passed one foot through into half guard.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Kuznetsov keeps him under control.
La Vellei trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei controlling the position well.
La Vellei is pressing down on Kuznetsov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
La Vellei managing to control the position.
La Vellei trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La Vellei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
La Vellei has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Vellei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
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 Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by La Vellei.
La Vellei slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
La Vellei blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as La Vellei jumps back.
La Vellei blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from La Vellei.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Vellei misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuznetsov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
La Vellei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Vellei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Vellei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
La Vellei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei trying to control from Kuznetsov's half guard. Kuznetsov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
La Vellei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but La Vellei won't let him.
La Vellei is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kuznetsov rolls with it to try and escape but La Vellei cranks on the arm and Kuznetsov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drummond (ranked 1741 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Joe Smo (ranked 252 p4p, 277 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond keeps the fight on the outside.
Smo moves into the clinch.
Smo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drummond wants to stall.
Smo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drummond trying to control but Smo is working from the bottom.
Drummond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drummond has Smo in his guard.
Smo won't allow Drummond to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drummond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Smo from controlling successfully.
Smo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drummond is keeping the position for now.
Drummond trying to control the position here.
Smo trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Smo trying to control but Drummond is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drummond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drummond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drummond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smo is out of range and Drummond settles back down.
Smo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smo throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Drummond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smo is looking to clinch.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drummond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smo blocks a low kick nicely.
Drummond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drummond misses with a low kick as Smo jumps back.
Smo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Drummond there.
Drummond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Smo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond swings for the body but Smo moves out of range.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drummond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drummond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smo throws a counter combo.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Smo tries to clinch but Drummond is having none of it.
Drummond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drummond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smo is looking for the big counter here.
Drummond wants to slow Smo down by chopping away at his legs.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smo avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Smo unleashes a big counter combination but Drummond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drummond throws a solid leg kick but Smo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drummond.
Drummond thumps Smo with a low kick.
Drummond scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Smo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond cracks Smo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smo falls backwards against the cage. Drummond follows up with more strikes that drop Smo to his knees. Drummond keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Drummond!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 759 p4p, 1966 weight class) and Hueng Son (ranked 25 p4p, 66 weight class). Abdul Keji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Son doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
Son slips under a jab from Keji.
A low kick lands for Son.
Keji moves out of range as Son strikes.
Son misses with a shot to the body
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Keji moves out of range as Son strikes.
Keji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Son moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've been informed that Son has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Keji is breathing heavily.
Keji is looking to break free of the clinch but Son has double underhooks.
Keji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Son does no damage.
Son throws a hook but Keji blocks it.
Keji throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Son misses.
Keji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Keji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Son throws a wild body kick that Keji sees coming a mile off.
Son clobbers Keji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keji defending well as Son loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Son fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keji.
Son slips under a jab from Keji.
Son scores with a nice strike.
Son throws a body punch but Keji moves out of range.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Son manages to avoid it.
Keji ducks under a wild hook from Son.
Keji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son connects with a body shot that sends Keji's belly button to the back.
Son throws a low kick but Keji moves out of range easily.
Keji appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Son takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keji.
Son throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Keji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Son rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Son misses
and Keji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keji misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son just misses with a punch to the body.
Son takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keji misses with a looping left.
A big left from Keji misses.
Son throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keji on the side of the head.
Keji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Son.
Keji throws the left hand but Son avoids the punch easily.
Son lands a big head kick that sends Keji tumbling to the mat! Son takes a step backwards and waves Keji back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Keji lands the left hand.
Son throws a series of punches but Keji avoids them all with ease.
Keji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son thumps Keji with a low kick.
A big left from Keji misses.
A little jabbing left from Son on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keji slips a jab from Son.
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keji counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Son, right into the meat of the thigh.
Son throws out a powerful jab.
Son with a nice calf kick.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji cracks Son with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Son looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Keji finish him?
Son is rocked!
Son throws a leg kick
and Keji counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Son 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 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Abdul Keji 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 1357 p4p, 1681 weight class) and Harry Moura (ranked 182 p4p, 220 weight class). Wang comes into the arena with 閃靈 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Wang!
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, Harry Moura!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Moura lands a right hand.
Wang stalling in the clinch.
Moura working aggressively here.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
Wang misses with a body punch.
Wang lands an elbow inside.
Moura misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Moura.
Wang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moura stalls.
Moura is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
Moura lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moura misses with some punches.
Wang lands an elbow just above Moura 's eye.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moura gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moura taking a breather.
Moura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang lands with a cross.
Wang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Moura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura throws a big shot that misses.
Moura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wang forces Moura back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Moura misses with some punches.
Wang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang working aggressively here.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura works the jab nicely.
Wang checks the leg kick.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Wang blocks a head kick by Moura.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Moura tried to score with a low kick but Wang checks it.
Wang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Moura misses.
Wang throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang throws a series of punches but Moura moves out of range.
Wang lands a nice hook to Moura's body. Moura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Moura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick from Moura misses.
Moura avoids the body shot from Wang.
Moura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moura connects with a single shot there.
We've been informed that Moura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wang staying out of range there.
Wang tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Wang moves to clinch but Moura breaks away
and Moura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wang thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura scores with a body shot.
Wang defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moura tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moura to the ground. Moura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moura throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Moura.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Wang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang 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.
Moura with a hook.
Wang with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Moura blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang with a nice calf kick.
Moura checks a leg kick nicely.
Wang backing away here, and Moura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Moura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moura throws a low kick, looking for Wang's leg but Wang calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Wang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Moura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moura manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Wang.
Moura fails with the takedown.
Wang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moura has time to react.
Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wang moves out of range as Moura strikes.
Wang fakes the leg kick and cracks Moura in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moura.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Moura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wang if he has to take too many more of those.
Moura throws a sloppy body shot
and Wang counters with a left to the body.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Moura scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moura.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Wang is predictable there
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wang!
Wang tries to bench press Moura off him but Moura keeps the position.
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura has hold of Wang's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wang seems comfortable defending it but Moura has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wang is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wang is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moura couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Moura!
Harry Moura 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.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.
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