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ENIGMA 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 2655 p4p, 23595 weight class) and Jimmy Buckets (ranked 95 p4p, 144 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets throws a hook but Chika avoids it easily.
Buckets throws a hook but Chika avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Buckets misses its intended target.
Chika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Buckets catches Chika right on the button with a cross.
Chika takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buckets throws a shot to the body.
Chika slips a jab and a cross from Buckets.
Chika swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckets.
Chika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets looks to throw the jab but Chika is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Buckets.
Chika moves out of range as Buckets strikes.
It looked like Chika wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buckets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chika throwing a counter right hand but Buckets manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets throws a lazy uppercut
and Chika counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
A left hand lands to the body for Buckets.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chika takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Buckets is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckets.
A short right from Buckets.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chika's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chika.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Chika controls his hands.
Chika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chika tries a body shot but Buckets blocks it.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Chika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Chika controls his hands.
Chika blocks a body shot from Buckets.
Buckets lands a left hand.
Chika throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets misses with the head strike.
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!
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets tries to throw a body punch but Chika avoids it by throwing Buckets back against the cage.
Chika working aggressively here.
Chika tries to stall but Buckets uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chika lands a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Jimmy Buckets has been cut.
Chika digs a right hand into Buckets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckets's gas tank.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Chika blocks with his arms.
Chika lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Chika.
Chika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chika blocks a body shot from Buckets.
Buckets lands a damaging elbow.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but Chika blocks it.
Chika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buckets or not.
Buckets looks winded!
A short right from Chika.
Buckets lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chika backwards.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Chika tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Chika back against the cage.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chika fails to land.
Chika struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Buckets blocks an uppercut.
Chika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buckets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chika's defenses.
Chika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chika can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
A short left from Chika.
Buckets just leaning against Chika, taking a breather.
Chika swings wildly with an uppercut but Buckets uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chika blocks the elbow strike.
Buckets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets lands a good knee to the midsection. Chika won't want to take too many of those.
Chika misses with the head strike.
Buckets tries to work over Chika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets scores with a shot to the side of Chika's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chika avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckets.
Buckets stalling.
Chika scores with a hook to the body.
Buckets stalls.
A body shot lands from Chika.
A left hand lands to the body for Chika.
A short right from Chika on the inside.
Chika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chika misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Chika.
Chika misses with a punch on the inside.
Chika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chika tries to throw a body punch but Buckets avoids it by throwing Chika back against the cage.
Chika can't find room to land a body shot as Buckets controls the action.
Buckets lands an elbow that stopped Chika in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Buckets will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Buckets swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chika counters with a right hand to the body.
Chika misses with a right hand
and Buckets counters with a nice uppercut.
Buckets throws a right hand that misses
letting Chika counter with a right hand.
Chika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chika closes the distance and clinches.
Chika digs a right hand underneath Buckets's ribcage. Buckets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Chika lands a shoulder strike.
Chika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
 Buckets is rocked!
That has opened up Jimmy Buckets's cut even more.
Chika is working Buckets over against the cage.
Buckets is still on wobbly legs! Can Chika finish him?
Chidi Chika has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chika scores with a hook to the body.
Chika scores with a hook to the body.
Chika pushes Buckets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chika is leaning against Buckets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chika lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Buckets to his knees! Chika keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chidi Chika!
Jimmy Buckets spoke after the fight, saying 'Jimmy Buckets took an IQ test today and scored 129.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Franz (ranked 4088 p4p, 3649 weight class) and Paul Kings (ranked 204 p4p, 187 weight class). Franz comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Paul Kings is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Franz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kings!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franz is looking to counter the offense by Kings and move into the clinch.
A big right from Kings misses.
Kings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franz has closed the distance and engaged Kings in a clinch.
Franz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Franz.
Kings looking to slow down the pace here.
Franz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Franz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kings for as long as he can get away with.
Kings is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franz walks into a stiff left hand from Kings.
Franz jabs Kings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Franz drives through with a takedown into Kings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Franz sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph Franz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kings.
Kings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franz.
Paul Kings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Franz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franz continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franz.
Franz 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.
Franz is looking for a kimura here.
Franz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franz controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Franz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kings lands with a shot to the body.
Kings tests Franz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franz shoots in for a takedown but Kings shows good takedown defense.
Franz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Franz controls the position.
Franz is working to tighten his grip on Kings's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kings has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Franz is really squeezing tight and eventually Kings passes out! Franz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joseph Franz!
After winning the bout, Joseph Franz 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Durant Perkins (ranked 3977 p4p, 4348 weight class) and Jovi Dufren (ranked 431 p4p, 462 weight class). Perkins comes to the cage accompanied by Shot Caller - Prison Workout Motivation [HD] (Wanna Be a Baller). Jovi Dufren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Durant Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovi Dufren!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins misses with a wild body shot.
Dufren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jovi Dufren has been cut.
Perkins scores with a nice right hand.
Perkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dufren's head.
Perkins swings widly with a right hand
and Perkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dufren throws a hook to the side of Perkins's head but Perkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkins connects with a nice cross there... Dufren is looking wobbly and Perkins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dufren to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Perkins jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Durant Perkins!
A victorious Durant Perkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sun Lutang (ranked 3169 p4p, 3935 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 354 p4p, 427 weight class). Lutang comes to the cage accompanied by 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Lutang counters with a solid body kick.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lutang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
A lazy body kick from Lutang
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Lutang counters with a solid body kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Lutang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lutang slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lutang thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Lutang moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Lutang moves his leg out of the way.
Lutang blocks a jab.
Lutang slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Lutang clinches.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the head.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lutang avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit is working Lutang over against the cage.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutang is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang is breathing heavily.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Lutang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lutang avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Lutang avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Lutang takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lutang blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lutang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Lutang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Lutang's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lutang's face.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutang is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lutang managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Lutang is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Lutang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lutang throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Lutang only half commits.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutang.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
A low kick from Lutang misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lutang. Lutang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
 Lutang is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Oh Lutang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sitsongrit gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 2884 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Adeboye Temidare (ranked 370 p4p, 330 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temidare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands with an overhand left.
OcasioCortez lands with an overhand left.
OcasioCortez drops his hands momentarily and Temidare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temidare checks a leg kick.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and pushes Temidare back into the cage.
Temidare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Temidare takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temidare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Temidare tries to bum rush OcasioCortez with a series of wild strikes but OcasioCortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Temidare counters with an inside leg kick.
Temidare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temidare lands with a kick to the temple. OcasioCortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
OcasioCortez slips under a jab.
Temidare cracks OcasioCortez with a good jab.
Good exchange - Temidare coming out on top.
OcasioCortez connects with a single shot there.
Temidare throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Temidare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare throws a body kick that misses.
Temidare throws a push kick but OcasioCortez slaps the foot to one side.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temidare changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
OcasioCortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temidare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temidare throws a right and a left that both miss.
OcasioCortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Temidare has managed to clinch.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OcasioCortez avoids it.
A short right from Temidare on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OcasioCortez trying to land knees to the body.
OcasioCortez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Temidare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandria OcasioCortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Temidare looking to throw knees to the head but OcasioCortez is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temidare.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Temidare is struggling to control the position.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temidare avoids it.
OcasioCortez jumps guard but Temidare stands there with OcasioCortez around his waist. OcasioCortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Come on OcasioCortez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
OcasioCortez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OcasioCortez.
Temidare lands a left hand that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez tries to circle away but Temidare has him pinned against the cage.
Temidare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Temidare lands a knee to the body.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
Temidare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OcasioCortez blocking some punches.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OcasioCortez stalling in the clinch.
Temidare connects with a nasty looking knee right to OcasioCortez's face.
It looks like Alexandria OcasioCortez has been cut.
OcasioCortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adeboye Temidare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandria OcasioCortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OcasioCortez looks to land a left hand but Temidare moved out of range nicely.
Temidare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temidare tries to clinch but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez loads up on a big right hand but Temidare slips the punch.
Temidare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OcasioCortez with a body shot.
Temidare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OcasioCortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OcasioCortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Temidare.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Temidare lands but OcasioCortez takes it in his stride.
OcasioCortez misses with a two punch combination.
OcasioCortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Temidare.
Temidare lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temidare.
Temidare lands a leg kick that knocks OcasioCortez off balance momentarily.
OcasioCortez avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Adeboye Temidare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temidare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OcasioCortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temidare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OcasioCortez moves away.
Temidare lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
OcasioCortez rushes Temidare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Temidare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Temidare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OcasioCortez avoiding damage.
Temidare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Temidare. That's going to slow OcasioCortez down.
Temidare moves out of range as OcasioCortez throws a body kick.
OcasioCortez clinches up with Temidare and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temidare throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OcasioCortez blocks it with crossed arms.
Temidare pressing his opponent against the cage.
Temidare leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Temidare slowing the pace effectively.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temidare avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OcasioCortez is trying to pull guard but Temidare turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Temidare.
Temidare misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temidare trying to land knees to the body.
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temidare tries to stall but OcasioCortez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OcasioCortez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Temidare up against the cage.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Temidare leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adeboye Temidare.
Temidare scores with a head kick. OcasioCortez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Temidare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OcasioCortez throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as OcasioCortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OcasioCortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temidare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temidare wants to land a leg kick but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OcasioCortez dodges the punch combination from Temidare.
OcasioCortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Temidare off the cage and back into range.
Temidare fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OcasioCortez.
Temidare clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temidare is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OcasioCortez stalling against the cage.
Temidare lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adeboye Temidare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandria OcasioCortez's cut.
That's time! OcasioCortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
OcasioCortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temidare sprawls well. Temidare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OcasioCortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Temidare throws a big counter head kick but OcasioCortez avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Temidare.
A low kick from OcasioCortez is predictable there
and Temidare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OcasioCortez misses with a looping left.
OcasioCortez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare tries to clinch but OcasioCortez is having none of it.
OcasioCortez is looking to counter punch.
Temidare tries to clinch there but OcasioCortez circles away.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Temidare.
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Temidare avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temidare.
OcasioCortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
OcasioCortez dives in for a single leg takedown but Temidare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OcasioCortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OcasioCortez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandria OcasioCortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temidare taking a breather.
OcasioCortez is trying to drag Temidare to the mat but Temidare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Temidare tries to throw a body punch but OcasioCortez avoids it by throwing Temidare back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temidare with a knee to the head.
Temidare leaning his opponent against the cage.
Temidare scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare lands a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Temidare is keeping busy.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adeboye Temidare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OcasioCortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez is working for takedown but Temidare is calmly controlling the position for now.
OcasioCortez breaks from the clinch.
OcasioCortez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Temidare tries to bum rush OcasioCortez with a series of wild strikes but OcasioCortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OcasioCortez throws out a loose jab but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from OcasioCortez.
Temidare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Temidare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OcasioCortez throws the left hand but Temidare avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temidare connects with a good right hand that stumbles OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OcasioCortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OcasioCortez connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Temidare works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OcasioCortez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OcasioCortez fails to land with a series of punches.
OcasioCortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Temidare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez thumps Temidare with a low kick.
OcasioCortez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OcasioCortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temidare.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeboye Temidare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Temidare 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adeboye Temidare!
A victorious Adeboye Temidare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 2027 p4p, 5204 weight class) and Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 260 p4p, 567 weight class). Skrzetuski has chosen Krzesimir Dębski - Husaria Ginie as his entrance music. Dale Doback has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrzetuski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Doback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doback is looking to counter punch.
Doback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Doback throws a jab when Skrzetuski was well out of range.
Doback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doback counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Doback misses.
Doback cracks Skrzetuski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doback lands with a cross.
Doback steps into range and cracks Skrzetuski with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Skrzetuski flops backwards and Doback dives into his guard looking to finish!
Skrzetuski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doback decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skrzetuski, up you get!
Skrzetuski is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Doback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrzetuski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doback slips a jab from Skrzetuski.
Doback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skrzetuski seems to have recovered his senses.
Doback rushes Skrzetuski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doback fails to land.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Doback.
Skrzetuski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrzetuski throws a leg kick
and Doback lands a stunning uppercut that sends Skrzetuski to the mat!
That has opened up Jan Skrzetuski's cut even more.
Doback escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzetuski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrzetuski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Skrzetuski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback takes the fight into the clinch.
Skrzetuski throws a head punch that misses.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Skrzetuski is trying to push Doback away but Doback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skrzetuski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrzetuski at a distance.
Doback moves into range and clinches up with Skrzetuski.
Doback lands with a right to the head.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Jan Skrzetuski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skrzetuski blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doback as Skrzetuski tries to tie him up.
Skrzetuski avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Doback.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrzetuski avoids it.
Skrzetuski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrzetuski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Skrzetuski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Doback tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrzetuski avoids it.
Skrzetuski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doback.
Doback tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrzetuski avoids the damage to the body.
Skrzetuski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skrzetuski can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrzetuski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Skrzetuski working hard to break the clinch.
Skrzetuski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jan Skrzetuski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Skrzetuski managing to block the knees to the body from Doback.
Skrzetuski trying to control the position but instead, Doback has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skrzetuski into the cage.
Skrzetuski wants to get back to striking at distance but Doback won't allow it.
Skrzetuski throws a head punch that misses.
Skrzetuski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doback is keeping busy.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback throws a head punch that misses.
Skrzetuski misses with the head strike.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but Skrzetuski blocks with his arms.
Skrzetuski blocks an uppercut.
Doback lands a nice knee to the body.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doback throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrzetuskis head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Skrzetuski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dale Doback!
After winning the bout, Dale Doback 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Helix (ranked 1740 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 100 p4p, 155 weight class). Askren has chosen Last Chance as his entrance music. Jake Askren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Helix misses the target.
A jab from Askren misses.
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helix on the side of the head.
Askren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Askren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helix after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick lands for Helix.
Askren gets a clinch.
Helix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Helix 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!
Askren tightens his grip and picks Helix up, before dumping him to the ground. Helix manages to land in guard.
Helix is controlling Askren's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Helix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helix content to stall in guard here.
Helix trying to move into half guard but instead Askren has managed to sweep!
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Helix wants to free his trapped foot but Askren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Askren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Helix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Helix controlling from the top position.
Askren is controlling Helix's posture.
Helix preventing the sweep.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Helix is really struggling to control Askren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helix tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Askren forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Helix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren prevents a body shot from Helix.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Helix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Helix to the mat. Helix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Helix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Helix wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Bryce Helix will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Askren instigates a clinch.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
Helix throws a head punch that misses.
Askren digs a right hand into Helix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helix's gas tank.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helix is defending well.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Helix working aggressively here.
Askren is working for takedown but Helix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Helix.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Helix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helix.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Helix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helix has Askren pulled in close to control his posture.
Helix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Helix trying to control but Askren postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Helix defends it.
Askren prevents Helix from improving his position.
Helix gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren stands and throws Helix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Helix is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren working away.
Helix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Helix is trying desperately to improve position.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Helix wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Helix is looking to get to half guard.
Askren with shots to the head and body - Helix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren cracks Helix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Askren unloads with some shots from mount but Helix bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Askren looking to ground and pound but Helix is blocking nicely.
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
Askren punching from mount but Helix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Askren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Helix is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Helix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Helix in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Askren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Helix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Helix throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Helix's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Helix counters with a low kick, right behind Askren 's knee.
Helix lands a leg kick that knocks Askren off balance momentarily.
Helix jabs at Askren's body.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Askren wants to clinch up but Helix keeps it at a distance.
Helix throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to clinch.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Helix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Helix works on Askren's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Helix.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Helix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helix.
Helix throws a head punch that misses.
Helix misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helix.
Helix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Helix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Helix lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren moves to clinch but Helix breaks away
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Askren with the counter takedown but Helix avoids it easily.
Askren tries to clinch there but Helix circles away.
Helix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Helix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Helix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helix.
Helix misses with a shot to the body
so Askren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard.
Helix looking for a sweep. Not yet Helix, not yet.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Helix is trying to keep Askren in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Helix has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
Helix can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Askren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Helix's thigh. Helix counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helix looking to control.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Helix.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askren's guard.
Helix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helix is one step ahead there.
Helix wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Helix postures up.
Helix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Helix preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Helix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Helix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 2174 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Davon Davis (ranked 278 p4p, 262 weight class). Yuldashev comes to the cage accompanied by Лезгинка - Мой нанак. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yuldashev. That did some damage!
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 low kick, looking for Davis's leg but Davis calmly moves out of range.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Yuldashev pushes Davis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis lands a body punch.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis 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.
Davon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davis misses with a looping left.
It appears Yuldashev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Good leg kick by Davis.
Nice body kick there by Davis.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yuldashev blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis has Yuldashev up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuldashev.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Yuldashev.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Yuldashev.
Davis misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis blocking some punches.
Yuldashev misses with a body punch.
Davis works on Yuldashev's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Yuldashev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yuldashev avoids it.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuldashev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuldashev prevents a body shot from Davis.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Davis tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Davis.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Davis misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev 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.
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!
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Davis misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Yuldashev.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis lands with a kick to the temple. Yuldashev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Davis misses with an uppercut. Yuldashev saw that one coming.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuldashev misses the jab.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Yuldashev lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davon Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick lands for Yuldashev.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Yuldashev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis looks to throw a body kick
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Davis.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a nice leg kick.
Yuldashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Davis backs away, Yuldashev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davis misses with a low kick as Yuldashev jumps back.
Yuldashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuldashev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
Yuldashev looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Davis gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuldashev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis moves forwards but Yuldashev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
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!
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick.
Yuldashev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yuldashev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Davis misses.
Davon Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis feints and then cracks Yuldashev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yuldashev down.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuldashev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis throws a leg kick but Yuldashev moved away.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis scores with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuldashev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuldashev avoids the body shot from Davis.
Yuldashev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Yuldashev slips the punch.
Yuldashev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Davis cracks Yuldashev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yuldashev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuldashev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a push kick.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yuldashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yuldashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuldashev.
Yuldashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuldashev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yuldashev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Yuldashev off balance momentarily.
Davis pushes Yuldashev away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
A little feinted left hand from Yuldashev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Yuldashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuldashev lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis is looking to clinch but Yuldashev is avoiding it.
Donk. Davis catches Yuldashev right on the button with a cross.
Yuldashev connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis avoids the body shot from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!
Davis scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davis throws a head kick but Yuldashev moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis tries a quick counter leg kick but Yuldashev is wise to it.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis avoids the head kick by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Davon Davis's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuldashev.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuldashev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Yuldashev as he checks the leg kick.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Yuldashev coming out on top.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
A big right from Yuldashev misses.
Davis takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuldashev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yuldashev misses the target.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head.
Davis lands with a straight right. Yuldashev didn't see that one coming.
Yuldashev thows a body kick. Davis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Yuldashev throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis thumps Yuldashev with a low kick.
That's four 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!
Davis lands with a hook. Yuldashev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yuldashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Yuldashev ducked under it nicely.
Yuldashev misses with a looping left.
Davis slips a straight right by Yuldashev.
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Yuldashev in a clinch.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev blocks the body kick.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuldashev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis closes the distance but Yuldashev moves to the side
and Yuldashev counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davon Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davon Davis!
Davon Davis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Attilio De Fiore (ranked 1256 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Katsuki Bakugo (ranked 184 p4p, 327 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Attilio De Fiore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsuki Bakugo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. De Fiore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakugo.
De Fiore misses with a hook. Bakugo ducked under it nicely.
Bakugo cracks a nice hook into De Fiore's ribs.
De Fiore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Fiore counters with a straight right hand.
Bakugo misses with a straight left.
De Fiore cracks Bakugo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Fiore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bakugo to stand back up!
Bakugo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! De Fiore ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bakugo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attilio De Fiore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Fan Lee (ranked 1403 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Renaldo Young (ranked 197 p4p, 259 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Bruce Lee Soundtrack. Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champagne Supernova- Oasis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Fan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renaldo Young!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young avoids the body shot from Lee.
Young with a hook.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Young wants to break free but Lee has control.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Young looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee is working Young over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young looks winded!
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Lee.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young is rocked!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Young with a big uppercut! Young tries to clinch up but Lee pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Young to the mat! Young covers up and Lee unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jun Fan Lee!
Our winner, Jun Fan Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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