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ENIGMA 87 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Dean (ranked 5208 p4p, 3439 weight class) and Albert White (ranked 594 p4p, 460 weight class). Matthew Dean is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert White!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dean manages to avoid it.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dean prevents a body shot from White.
White tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dean lands a left hand.
White breaks from the clinch.
Dean wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
White gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dean.
White tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Dean.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Dean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White trying to control the position but instead, Dean has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Dean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dean scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dean tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean lands a shoulder strike.
White is trying to break the clinch but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Dean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean blocks a body shot from White.
Dean misses with a body punch.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch.
White looks winded!
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Dean slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dean lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to break the clinch but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Dean taking a breather.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
White prevents a body shot from Dean.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dean is keeping busy.
Dean lands an uppercut.
Dean misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dean pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dean has White pushed against the cage.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deans head.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White prevents a body shot from Dean.
A left hand lands to the body for Dean.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Good body shot from White.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Dean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White pushes Dean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dean.
Dean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
Dean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean prevents a body shot from White.
White working aggressively here.
Dean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dean lands a hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White lands with a good body shot.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Dean's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from White.
White stops Dean from getting back to his feet.
White is trying to control. Dean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White stops Dean from getting back to his feet.
White trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away.
Dean tries to kick White off but White keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
Dean is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dean is looking to escape.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dean moves into the clinch.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
White tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Dean taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands with a short shot to the head.
Dean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dean is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dean has his back to the cage.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dean has White pushed against the cage.
Dean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Dean.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dean.
Dean is struggling to control the position.
White digs a right hand underneath Dean's ribcage. Dean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White manages to break the clinch.
Dean avoids the body shot from White.
Dean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White scores with a body shot.
White slips under a jab.
Dean connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt White! He's out on his feet! Dean rushes in and drops White with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matthew Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Carosella (ranked 3581 p4p, 4887 weight class) and Sammy Kodjia (ranked 126 p4p, 166 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodjia thuds his right hand into Carosella's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella digs a good body shot into Kodjia's ribs.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Sammy Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carosella's hands.
A left lands for Kodjia.
Carosella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carosella scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kodjia forces Carosella back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carosella wants to break free but Kodjia has control.
Good body shot from Kodjia.
Carosella wants to break free but Kodjia has control.
Kodjia lands a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia working Carosella over with knees to the body.
Carosella is breathing heavily.
Carosella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kodjia to keep the fight standing.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carosella's efforts to push away.
Kodjia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but Carosella blocks with his arms.
Kodjia gets through Carosella's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kodjia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kodjia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kodjia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carosella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carosella takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kodjia lands an elbow that stopped Carosella in his tracks for a moment.
Kodjia lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kodjia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodjia working Carosella over with knees to the body.
Kodjia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kodjia digs a right hand underneath Carosella's ribcage. Carosella let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kodjia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guido Carosella's cut is getting worse.
Kodjia lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carosella seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kodjia can turn it around.
Kodjia lands a knee to the body.
Kodjia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kodjia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kodjia.
A nice left hand lands by Kodjia.
Kodjia lands an elbow inside.
Kodjia crunches a lovely knee into Carosella's ribcage.
Kodjia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kodjia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodjia.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kodjia obliges.
Kodjia landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kodjia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodjia scores a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia lands a hook that snaps the head of Carosella backwards.
Kodjia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a good knee to the midsection. Carosella won't want to take too many of those.
Kodjia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kodjia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carosella lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kodjia lands with a left to the head.
Kodjia presses Carosella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kodjia lands a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carosella backwards.
Carosella takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kodjia lands with a short shot to the head.
Kodjia lands with a light punch inside.
Kodjia connects with a knee to the head.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carosella.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
 Carosella is rocked!
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Carosella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodjia lands a knee to the body.
Kodjia creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Carosella's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Carosella drops to his knees and Kodjia pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Kodjia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sun Lutang (ranked 2604 p4p, 2520 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 297 p4p, 288 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lutang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter The LuTang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahomes misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Mahomes 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.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mahomes. Lutang shrugs it off though.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lutang feints and then cracks Mahomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahomes down.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes takes a swing at Lutang's ribcage but misses.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Lutang moved away.
Lutang throws a front kick that sends Mahomes stumbling back into the cage.
Lutang moves out of range as Mahomes strikes.
As Mahomes backs away, Lutang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lutang lands a jab to Mahomes's midsection.
Mahomes wants to clinch.
Lutang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahomes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang.
Lutang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahomes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahomes lands a jab-cross combination.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutang. Mahomes shrugs it off though.
Lutang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Lutang avoids it with no problem.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahomes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes lands with an overhand left.
Lutang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lutang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Mahomes - just one landing.
Lutang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang blocks the body kick.
Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lutang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Mahomes misses
and Lutang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Lutang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
Lutang takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang connects with a body shot that sends Mahomes's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lutang checks a leg kick.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang tries to land a body kick
and Mahomes counters with a nice leg kick.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Lutang throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Lutang scores with a head kick. Mahomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Lutang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mahomes coming out on top.
Mahomes jabs Lutang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahomes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes throws a shot to the body.
Mahomes lands a leg kick that knocks Lutang off balance momentarily.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Mahomes checks it
and Mahomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes lands a jab to Lutang's midsection.
A big left from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahomes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang jabs at Mahomes's body.
A head kick from Mahomes lands but Lutang takes it in his stride.
Mahomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutang doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Lutang's leg but Lutang calmly moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Mahomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Mahomes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Lutang misses the target.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Lutang.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes throws a good cross that connects.
Mahomes tries to score with a low kick but Lutang moves his leg out of the way.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Mahomes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang slips a straight right by Mahomes.
Lutang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mahomes counters with a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahomes circles away.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Mahomes misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a low kick, right behind Mahomes 's knee.
Mahomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutang throws the kick towards the body but Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Lutang moves out of range easily.
Mahomes connects with a jab.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Mahomes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahomes.
Lutang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
Lutang misses with a leg kick.
Mahomes swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Mahomes works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lutang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mahomes checks a leg kick.
Lutang looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lutang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahomes takes a step back to recover.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lutang thumps Mahomes with a low kick.
Mahomes blocks the body kick.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Lutang counters with a quick kick to the body but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Lutang.
Mahomes works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahomes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang 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.
Mahomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Lutang's legs.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Lutang avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mahomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Donk. Lutang catches Mahomes right on the button with a cross.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Lutang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahomes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Lutang finds it's target.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Mahomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with an outside leg kick.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Mahomes's knee but Mahomes avoids it well.
Lutang tries a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahomes.
Mahomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes throws a front kick aimed at Lutang's knee but Lutang avoids it well.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutang tries a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
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!
Lutang looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
Mahomes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Lutang moves out of range.
Sun Lutang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Mahomes's defenses.
Mahomes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutang rather than just go for the knockout.
Lutang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mahomes scores with the left hand. Lutang knows he should have avoided that one.
Lutang dips to his left and cracks Mahomes with an uppercut!
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Mahomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into Lutang's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Mahomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahomes tries to clinch
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! Mahomes slams his shin into Lutang's torso.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Lutang cracks Mahomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Lutang's body. Lutang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahomes scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang tries a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lutang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lutang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang keeps Mahomes at a distance using the push kick.
Mahomes throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lutang pushes Mahomes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Yves Theriault (ranked 23576 p4p, 2882 weight class) and Vic Barnes (ranked 112 p4p, 90 weight class). Theriault comes to the cage accompanied by Klendathu drop. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Yves Theriault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Theriault's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Theriault.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Theriault is just out of range.
Barnes thumps Theriault with a low kick.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Theriault uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
No joy there for Theriault, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jean Yves Theriault has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Theriault.
Theriault cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theriault lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Theriault lands.
Theriault misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theriault with a nice cross.
Barnes is looking to slow Theriault down with leg kicks.
Theriault misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Theriault avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jean Yves Theriault seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barnes! Theriault is out on his feet! Barnes rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Theriault is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Theriault is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Barnes!
Vic Barnes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 2186 p4p, 3841 weight class) and Red Yabattoir (ranked 127 p4p, 224 weight class). Greene kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stepdad- Eminem. Yabattoir has chosen Them A Big Chatter Box as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Yabattoir!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabattoir throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greene fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yabattoir to the ground. Greene is now in Yabattoir's guard.
Yabattoir looking for a sweep. Not yet Yabattoir, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yabattoir is on top in guard.
Yabattoir wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Yabattoir pushes his legs off easily.
Yabattoir trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene keeping full guard, as Yabattoir tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabattoir passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yabattoir pulls his head out easily.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabattoir trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yabattoir prevents Greene from improving his position.
Yabattoir wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Yabattoir is trying to control. Greene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene is in trouble now - Yabattoir has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Yabattoir's attempts to control the action.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yabattoir controlling from mount.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Yabattoir has a good base and remains in mount.
Yabattoir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Greene has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Greene looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Yabattoir keeps control of the position as Greene tries to break free.
Yabattoir doesn't have the hooks in and Greene manages to turn into his guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Yabattoir keeps moving.
Greene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yabattoir keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greene wants to control from the top but Yabattoir keeps moving.
Greene pushing down on Yabattoir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Yabattoir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greene trying to work for an americana but Yabattoir has managed to regain full guard.
Yabattoir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene wants to control from the top but Yabattoir keeps moving.
Greene drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yabattoir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yabattoir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yabattoir!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Yabattoir keeps moving and retains side control.
Yabattoir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Yabattoir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yabattoir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Greene avoids the body shot from Yabattoir.
Yabattoir circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Yabattoir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yabattoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yabattoir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene connects with a crisp jab.
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Red Yabattoir has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabattoir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is working for a kimura but Yabattoir is defending it quite comfortably.
Yabattoir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene prevents Yabattoir from standing back up.
Yabattoir is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yabattoir is looking to improve his position.
Greene looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yabattoir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Yabattoir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greene is working for a kimura but Yabattoir is defending it quite comfortably.
Yabattoir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yabattoir is adopting a defensive guard.
Yabattoir is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Greene frees his head nicely. Oh but Yabattoir has switched to an armbar! Greene is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Red Yabattoir!
Red Yabattoir decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 1362 p4p, 2809 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 171 p4p, 361 weight class). Yuldashev comes to the cage accompanied by Лезгинка - Мой нанак. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temirbek Yuldashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuldashev clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev.
Danger tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuldashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yuldashev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Yuldashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danger works Yuldashev's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Danger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Yuldashev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Yuldashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev lands a big head kick that sends Danger tumbling to the mat! Yuldashev takes a step backwards and waves Danger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Danny Danger has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev ducks right into an uppercut from Danger.
Danger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yuldashev throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev rushes Danger and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev digs a right hand into Danger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danger's gas tank.
Good body shot from Yuldashev.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danger tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger walks into a straight right hand from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuldashev throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuldashev is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Yuldashev. Beautiful body shot.
Danger scores with a kick to the body.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Yuldashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Yuldashev as he connects with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Danger.
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 Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
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.
A left lands for Danger.
Yuldashev scores with a sloppy right hand. Danger should have avoided that one.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Danger blocks a head kick by Yuldashev.
Danger lands with a nice body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev scores with a head kick. Danger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yuldashev under the eye.
Danger scores with a push kick.
Yuldashev moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Yuldashev is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Danger.
Danger stuns Yuldashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danger lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Danger.
Danger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danger scores with a hook to the body. Yuldashev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick that misses.
Danger misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Yuldashev saw that one coming.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuldashev.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuldashev.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuldashev throws a quick counter head kick but Danger was just out of range.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Yuldashev lands with a right hand.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danger misses with a hook.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Yuldashev looks to land a body kick but Danger moved away.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danger tries to land a front kick but Yuldashev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Good exchange - Yuldashev coming out on top.
Yuldashev throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger misses with a head kick.
Danger works the jab nicely.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yuldashev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger cracks Yuldashev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuldashev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danger finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuldashev's head.
Yuldashev is rocked!
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
Oh Yuldashev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Yuldashev collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Danger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 1471 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Vlad Dracul (ranked 194 p4p, 204 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Doback moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Doback misses.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dracul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doback scrambles back to his feet.
Dracul just misses with a punch to the body.
Doback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Doback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dracul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doback clinches with his opponent.
Doback blocks a body shot from Dracul.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback tries a knee to the head but Dracul blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul avoids the elbow strike from Doback, against the cage.
Doback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.
Doback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dracul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul prevents a body shot from Doback.
Doback tries to work over Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dracul misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doback blocking some punches.
Dracul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dracul throws a punch but it's blocked by Doback.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Dracul controls the action.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dracul avoids it.
Dracul swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Dracul.
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Dracul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dracul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dracul lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Doback wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Dracul jabs at Doback's body.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul throws a leg kick but Doback moved away.
Dracul throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Doback to counter with a crisp jab.
Doback avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Doback tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dracul manages to circle out of the way.
Doback throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Doback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
Dracul is looking to score with low kicks.
Doback tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dracul manages to circle out of the way.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback misses with an uppercut. Dracul saw that one coming.
Dracul cracks a nice hook into Doback's ribs.
Donk. Dracul catches Doback right on the button with a cross.
Dracul clobbers Doback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dracul.
Doback is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Doback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doback looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Doback walks into a jab.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dracul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doback throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dracul scores with a shot to the body.
Dracul lands a nice shot that snaps Doback's head back.
Doback fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dracul scores with a punch to the head.
Doback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doback staying out of range there.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Dracul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Dracul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dracul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback lunges at Dracul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dracul's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback dips to his left and cracks Dracul with an uppercut!
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dracul counters with a straight right hand.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dracul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dracul throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Doback checks a leg kick.
Dracul checks the leg kick.
Dracul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doback throws out the jab.
Doback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doback blocks a low kick nicely.
Dracul lands a really nice looking cross but Doback seems unphased.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Doback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Doback misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dracul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dracul throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Doback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dracul misses with a leg kick.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback is looking to clinch.
Doback walks into a jab.
Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doback.
Dracul throws the left hand but Doback avoids the punch easily.
Dracul throws a leg kick that misses.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dracul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback can't find room to land a body shot as Dracul controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul misses with the head strike.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dracul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doback taking a breather.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul misses with some punches.
Doback creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul lands a right hand.
Dracul throws a head punch that misses.
Doback working aggressively here.
Doback lands a knee to the head.
Dracul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dracul tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Dracul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback walks into a left hand.
Dracul scores with a shot to the body.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Dracul pushes him off.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Doback.
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!
Doback clinches.
Dracul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Dracul can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doback obliges.
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dracul lands a right hand.
Doback landing knees to the head.
It looks like Vlad Dracul has been cut.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dracul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dracul misses with a body punch.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Doback tries a knee to the head but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dracul.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dracul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doback's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Dracul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dracul tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dracul.
Dracul lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dracul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doback.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dracul tries to throw a body punch but Doback avoids it by throwing Dracul back against the cage.
Dracul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dracul.
Doback tries to work over Dracul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Doback.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Dracul 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!
Doback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Doback tries to move into range but Dracul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doback lands a nice shot that snaps Dracul's head back.
Dracul keeps the fight on the outside.
Doback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Doback checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doback wants to clinch.
Dracul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dracul misses with a low kick.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Doback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doback checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dracul misses with a looping right.
It looked like Doback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Dracul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Doback takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad Dracul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doback gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dracul avoids it.
Dracul struggles to land a body shot inside as Doback controls his hands.
Doback scores with a shot to the side of Dracul's head.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Doback prevents a body shot from Dracul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dracul.
A short right from Dracul.
Dracul tries a body shot but Doback blocks it.
Doback pushes off an throws an elbow but Dracul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doback stalling the fight.
Dracul breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dracul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doback misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Doback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dracul doesn't seem bothered though.
Doback avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Doback tries to counter by clinching up but Dracul breaks away and moves out of range.
Doback throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doback wants to clinch.
Dracul misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Dracul digs a good hook to Doback's body.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Vlad Dracul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback throws a good cross that connects.
Dracul with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dracul punishes Doback's body with a nice straight punch.
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Doback holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback lands a left hand.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Doback.
Dale Doback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Dracul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Dracul avoids the damage to the body.
Doback taking a breather.
Doback lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dracul.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a knee to the body.
Dracul blocks an elbow strike from Doback.
Dracul blocks an uppercut.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dracul blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doback.
Dracul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Doback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doback tries to throw a body punch but Dracul avoids it by throwing Doback back against the cage.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dale Doback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doback looking to stall.
Dracul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dracul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doback struggles to land a body shot inside as Dracul controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Doback showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Dracul!
A victorious Vlad Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dale Doback spoke after the fight, saying 'Te Mauri, te Raoi ao te Tabomoa'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 1055 p4p, 844 weight class) and AJ Brown (ranked 136 p4p, 116 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace Hood - Undefeated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Brown!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solomon was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon lands a slapping body shot.
Solomon is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solomon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Solomon misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to sprawl but Solomon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Solomon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
Solomon throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Solomon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solomon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Solomon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solomon postures up.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
Solomon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Solomon is predictable there
and Solomon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Zekariays Solomon has been cut.
Solomon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solomon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon misses with a straight left.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Solomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Brown.
Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solomon misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Solomon. Beautiful body shot.
Brown avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Brown throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Solomon throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solomon throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Solomon in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has hold of Solomon's hands but Solomon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown is staying active underneath Solomon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Solomon.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solomon working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Solomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solomon scores with a shot to the body.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solomon darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Solomon into the cage.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Solomon blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Solomon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solomon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Solomon with the inside leg kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Solomon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Solomon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Solomon is out of range.
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!
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zekariays Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Solomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Brown throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Solomon.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Solomon down.
Solomon dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Solomon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown pulls Solomon in close to his closed guard and prevents Solomon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
Solomon lands a couple of digs.
Solomon throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
AJ Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
Solomon looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solomon is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Solomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solomon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Solomon gets the takedown into side control.
Brown on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Solomon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Solomon wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zekariays Solomon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solomon, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
After winning the bout, Zekariays Solomon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Ellacuria (ranked 614 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Mario Santos (ranked 69 p4p, 152 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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Ellacuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Santos!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ellacuria thows a leg kick but Santos checks it
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ellacuria is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ellacuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellacuria.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Ellacuria's head but Ellacuria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos throws the left hand but Ellacuria avoids the punch easily.
Santos defending well as Ellacuria loads up on a big left hand.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Santos does it's job there.
Ellacuria throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ellacuria at a distance.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses the jab.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellacuria throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Ellacuria misses with a leg kick
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos throws a right hand that Ellacuria ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellacuria also avoids with ease.
Santos cracks Ellacuria with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellacuria throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellacuria's head.
Ellacuria staying out of range there.
Santos with a jab.
Santos tests Ellacuria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellacuria thinking.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Ellacuria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos is looking to clinch but Ellacuria is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellacuria misses with a low kick.
Ellacuria swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Ellacuria moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Ellacuria with the inside leg kick.
Ellacuria misses with a two punch combination.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Ellacuria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellacuria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Ellacuria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ellacuria backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellacuria.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Ellacuria.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Ellacuria lands a body shot.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellacuria throws a head punch that misses.
Ellacuria misses with a knee to the head.
Ellacuria swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ellacuria fails to land.
Ellacuria misses with a punch to the body.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos blocking some punches.
Ellacuria has Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Ellacuria moved out of range nicely.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ellacuria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos gets a clinch.
Ellacuria working aggressively here.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellacuria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Ellacuria controls the action.
Santos avoiding damage as Ellacuria throws knees to the body.
Ellacuria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellacuria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with the head strike.
Ellacuria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ellacuria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellacuria struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Ellacuria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellacuria pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellacuria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Ellacuria lands with a cross.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellacuria slips under a jab from Santos.
Ellacuria appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellacuria's head.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Ellacuria moves away and avoids it.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellacuria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellacuria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stuns Ellacuria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ellacuria stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ellacuria throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellacuria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellacuria misses with a looping left.
Santos misses with the combination.
Ellacuria delivers a nice body kick.
Ellacuria slips a straight right by Santos.
Ellacuria shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santos eats them both and turns towards Ellacuria to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellacuria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellacuria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos throws a hook but Ellacuria blocks it.
Ellacuria tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Ellacuria misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellacuria getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ellacuria on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellacuria.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellacuria misses with a body punch.
Ellacuria lands a shot to the body.
Ellacuria misses with the head strike.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellacuria.
Santos lands with a straight right. Ellacuria didn't see that one coming.
Ellacuria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ellacuria throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellacuria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ellacuria has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos stuns Ellacuria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Santos misses.
Ellacuria is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Ellacuria misses
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos misses with a combination
and Ellacuria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ellacuria finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellacuria slips under a jab.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellacuria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Ellacuria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellacuria digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellacuria tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Ellacuria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellacurias head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ellacuria as Santos tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Ellacuria working aggressively here.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellacuria backwards.
Ellacuria lands a shot to the body.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellacuria lands a nice uppercut.
Ellacuria misses with some punches.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellacuria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Ellacuria loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellacuria throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellacuria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ellacuria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ellacuria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick but Santos moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
A good leg kick by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santos swings for the body but Ellacuria moves out of range.
Ellacuria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos wants to clinch up but Ellacuria keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Jab by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick that misses.
Ellacuria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ellacuria throws a big shot that misses.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mario Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ellacuria back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ellacuria takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellacuria misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos avoids the body shot from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellacuria is looking to score with low kicks.
Santos misses the jab.
Nice cross by Santos.
Ellacuria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santos throws out a counter right but Ellacuria avoids it with no problem.
Ellacuria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ellacuria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
A left lands for Ellacuria.
Ellacuria lands a head shot.
Ellacuria throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Ellacuria is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos tries to clinch
and Ellacuria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ellacuria motions for Santos to come forward. Ellacuria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Santos.
Ellacuria gets a clinch.
Ellacuria lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellacuria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ellacuria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellacuria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellacuria. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Ellacuria in a clinch.
Ellacuria tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ellacuria has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Ellacuria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellacuria breaks the clinch.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ellacuria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Ellacuria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ellacuria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Ellacuria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ellacuria throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ellacuria scores with a punch to the head.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Ellacuria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ellacuria looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Arturo Ellacuria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Ellacuria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent Smith (ranked 454 p4p, 643 weight class) and Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 67 p4p, 93 weight class). Abdelrahman has chosen Blow The Whistle 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith catches Abdelrahman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdelrahman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abdelrahman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Abdelrahman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Smith taking a breather.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a body punch.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman misses with the head strike.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdelrahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the cage.
Abdelrahman can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman blocks a body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch 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!
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Abdelrahman controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Abdelrahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow.
Abdelrahman misses with a body punch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Abdelrahman blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Abdelrahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow.
Abdelrahman lands with a right to the head.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdelrahman controls his hands.
Smith working aggressively here.
Abdelrahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Abdelrahman avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdelrahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Abdelrahman's ribcage. Abdelrahman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agent Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abdelrahman misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Abdelrahman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdelrahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Abdelrahman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Abdelrahman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Abdelrahman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Abdelrahman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdelrahman gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Abdelrahman avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Abdelrahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdelrahman can do to turn this around?
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Abdelrahman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdelrahman.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the cage.
Abdelrahman can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abdelrahman - that landed with a thud.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Agent Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Abdelrahman controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdelrahman blocks an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Abdelrahman controls the action.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Abdelrahman controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdelrahman.
A nice left hand lands by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdelrahman lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdelrahman.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Abdelrahman avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from Smith.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Abdelrahman throws a head punch that misses.
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shahzad Abdelrahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Smith misses with a body shot
and Abdelrahman counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abdelrahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Abdelrahman.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdelrahman checks it well.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Abdelrahman strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdelrahman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.
Abdelrahman throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdelrahman's hands.
It looks like Shahzad Abdelrahman has been cut.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Abdelrahman counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdelrahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a head shot.
Abdelrahman swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdelrahman throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Abdelrahman saw that one coming.
Smith takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
Abdelrahman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
enabling Abdelrahman to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Abdelrahman is looking for the big counter here.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abdelrahman flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a hook. Abdelrahman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdelrahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agent Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent Smith!
Agent Smith gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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