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BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 3785 p4p, 4175 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 465 p4p, 505 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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8 - 7 - 0 |
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azul.
Camden throws a counter combo.
Camden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azuls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azul throws a leg kick that misses.
Camden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azul lands a right hook to the body.
Azul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camden has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camden throws a sloppy head kick and Azul moves out of range easily.
Azul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Azul connects with a couple of short punches.
Azul stays in close to Camden's body and controls the position.
Camden is trying to control the position but Azul postures up.
Camden wants to sweep here but Azul controlling him for the moment.
Camden looking to control.
Azul prevents Camden from getting back to his feet.
Azul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camden 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camden wants to stand up but Azul is controlling him.
Camden keeping moving, preventing Azul from controlling successfully.
Camden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Azul throwing strikes but missing.
Azul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Camden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azul throws a body shot but no joy.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Azul lands a nice hook to Camden's body. Camden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
Azul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camden tries to clinch but Azul moves out of range.
Azul shoots in and drives through. Camden sprawls well.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azul scrambles back to his feet.
Azul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camden counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azul looks to throw the jab but Camden is out of range.
Azul drives through and clinches with Camden against the cage.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azul tries to throw a body punch but Camden avoids it by throwing Azul back against the cage.
Camden lands an elbow that stopped Azul in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Fiore Azul 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camden tries to break free but Azul pushes him back against the cage.
Camden wants to break free but Azul has control.
Camden misses with a knee to the head.
Camden stops a takedown attempt from Azul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiore Azul dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Azul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azul.
Azul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.
Azul tries to work over Camden's front leg with a kick but Camden checks it.
Azul lands with a slapping head kick.
Camden swats away the attempt to clinch by Azul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camden is able to avoid easily.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azul.
Azul with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camden can do to turn this around?
Azul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camden.
Azul misses with an uppercut.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Azul pushes him away.
Azul clobbers Camden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camden fails to land with a series of punches.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Azul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fiore Azul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camden lands a really nice looking cross but Azul seems unphased.
Azul throws a front kick aimed at Camden's knee but Camden avoids it well.
Azul throws an overhand right that lands on Camden's shoulder, as Camden tries to avoid the shot.
Azul misses with a low kick as Camden jumps back.
Camden throws a counter combo.
Azul cracks Camden with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Azul is predictable there
and Camden counters with a stiff right hand.
Azul closes the distance and clinches up with Camden, looking for a takedown. Azul pushes Camden against the cage but Camden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azul throws a wild body kick that Camden sees coming a mile off.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Camden.
Camden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Azul misses with a wild body shot.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Azul pushes him away.
Camden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azul shoots and misses
and Camden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Azul. That snapped Camden's head back.
Azul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azul clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camden lands an elbow inside.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azul throws an overhand right that lands on Camden's shoulder, as Camden tries to avoid the shot.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Azul pushes him off.
Camden moves forwards but Azul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul throws a big shot that misses.
Azul misses with a hook. Camden ducked under it nicely.
Camden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Azul throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Camden lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiore Azul dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Azul misses with a left hand
and Camden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azul throws a body kick that misses.
Azul lands a slapping body shot.
Camden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azul looks to score with a jab to the body but Camden is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azul throws a lazy right hand but Camden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Azul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azul thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Azul. Camden shrugs it off though.
Azul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Azul pushes him away.
Fiore Azul is winning the standup battle so far.
Azul tries to work over Camden's front leg with a kick but Camden checks it.
Camden feints the counter takedown.
Azul throws a low kick but Camden avoids it.
A low kick from Azul is predictable there
and Camden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azul.
Camden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Azul misses with a looping left.
Azul throws a hook to the side of Camden's head but Camden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azul dives in and grabs Camden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camden pushes down on Azul's head and hops out.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.
Azul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Camden to counter with a crisp jab.
Azul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul throws a sloppy body shot
and Camden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azul with a body shot.
Camden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Camden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azul.
Azul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camden looks to land a combination but Azul avoids it well.
Azul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camden cracks Azul with a good jab.
Azul lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fiore Azul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Azul shakes him off and moves away.
Azul tries to work over Camden's front leg with a kick but Camden checks it.
Jaco Camden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camden misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiore Azul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azul 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiore Azul!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiore Azul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Somelainen (ranked 2411 p4p, 3242 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 304 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sauli Somelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunswick Jr stuns Somelainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somelainen moves away.
Somelainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brunswick Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somelainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen throws a counter high kick but Brunswick Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Somelainen throws out a powerful jab.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brunswick Jr!
Brunswick Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Somelainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunswick Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Somelainen works Brunswick Jr's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Somelainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brunswick Jr slips a straight right by Somelainen.
We've been hearing reports that Somelainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Somelainen slips under a jab from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen jabs at Brunswick Jr's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Somelainen misses the target.
Brunswick Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Somelainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunswick Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunswick Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick Jr slips a jab and a cross from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Somelainen.
A combination from Somelainen does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunswick Jr tries to bum rush Somelainen with a series of wild strikes but Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somelainen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Somelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Somelainen moved out of range.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Somelainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Somelainen cracks Brunswick Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Somelainen throws a body kick that misses.
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brunswick Jr - that will leave a mark!
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somelainen throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Somelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Somelainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Somelainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr stalks Somelainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Somelainen's face. Somelainen staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr with a nice calf kick.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses
and Brunswick Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Somelainen really felt that one!
Brunswick Jr 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.
Somelainen misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somelainen connects with a leg kick.
Brunswick Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Somelainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brunswick Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Somelainen's sensitive parts.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
That's time! Somelainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr tries to move into range but Somelainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Somelainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick Jr. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somelainen's head backwards.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen feints and then cracks Brunswick Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunswick Jr down.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen throws a solid leg kick but Brunswick Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Somelainen.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick Jr on the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Somelainen lands but Brunswick Jr takes it in his stride.
Sauli Somelainen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunswick Jr misses.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somelainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range.
Brunswick Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
Brunswick Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Somelainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen defending well as Brunswick Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr misses with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen scores with a hook to the body. Brunswick Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somelainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen working aggressively here.
Somelainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunswick Jr or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Somelainen pushes Brunswick Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Brunswick Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Somelainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somelainen lands an uppercut.
Somelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick Jr can do to turn this around?
Somelainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Somelainen controls his hands.
Somelainen looking to throw knees to the head but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr throws out a counter right but Somelainen avoids it with no problem.
Somelainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somelainen connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Somelainen.
Somelainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somelainen moves out of range of the body kick from Brunswick Jr.
It looked like Somelainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brunswick Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
It looked like Somelainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brunswick Jr. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen throws a hook but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a left hand but Somelainen moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunswick Jr. Brunswick Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunswick Jr tries to bum rush Somelainen with a series of wild strikes but Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen takes a swing at Brunswick Jr's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick Jr on the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but Somelainen checks it.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Brunswick Jr misses.
Brunswick Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen lands a slapping body shot.
Brunswick Jr tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Somelainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen scores with a head kick.
Somelainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Somelainen dips to his left and cracks Brunswick Jr with an uppercut!
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen cracks Brunswick Jr with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brunswick Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Brunswick Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick Jr throws out a counter right but Somelainen avoids it with no problem.
Brunswick Jr misses with a right hand
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somelainen blocks the body kick.
Brunswick Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somelainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Somelainen misses.
Bradley Brunswick Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunswick Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Somelainen manages to duck under it in time.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somelainen catches Brunswick Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Brunswick Jr misses
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunswick Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Brunswick Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Somelainen 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Eriksson (ranked 2380 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 341 p4p, 294 weight class). Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tryastsyn shoots in and gets a takedown into Eriksson's guard.
Eriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet but Tryastsyn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tryastsyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tryastsyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Tryastsyn postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tryastsyn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tryastsyn works the jab nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tryastsyn.
A little feinted left hand from Eriksson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eriksson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tryastsyn really felt that one!
A jab from Tryastsyn finds it's way through Eriksson's defenses.
Tryastsyn scores with a hook.
Tryastsyn moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.
Eriksson ducks right into an uppercut from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn shoots in looking for a takedown but Eriksson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tryastsyn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eriksson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Tryastsyn. Beautiful body shot.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut
and Eriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Tryastsyn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eriksson quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson tries to get to full guard but Tryastsyn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tryastsyn wants to take a breather but Eriksson is having none of it.
Tryastsyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tryastsyn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eriksson tries to get to full guard but Tryastsyn has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Tryastsyn there.
Eriksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eriksson tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn misses with a head shot. Eriksson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes from guard but Eriksson blocks nicely.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tryastsyn postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tryastsyn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tryastsyn trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Eriksson.
Tryastsyn goes for a double leg but Eriksson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eriksson continues to drive forward.
It looked like Eriksson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eriksson cracks Tryastsyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tryastsyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tryastsyn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tryastsyn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eriksson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eriksson has escaped and now he's on top!
Tryastsyn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Tryastsyn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eriksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tryastsyn is tightening it up a little... Eriksson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Eriksson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Eriksson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tryastsyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 1977 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Zalt Gaanja (ranked 272 p4p, 318 weight class). Broderick 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mind by Savanah. Gaanja has chosen Nathan Evans - Wellerman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zalt Gaanja!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick throws a body kick that misses
and Gaanja counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Broderick misses.
Gaanja throws the left hand but Broderick avoids the punch easily.
Gaanja blocks a head kick by Broderick .
Broderick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaanja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Gaanja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Broderick tests Gaanja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaanja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaanja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaanja moves forwards but Broderick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Broderick misses the shot to the body.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Broderick looks to throw the jab but Gaanja is out of range.
A slow jab from Gaanja misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick misses with a body kick.
Broderick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaanja.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaanja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broderick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaanja keeps the fight on the outside.
Broderick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaanja counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaanja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gaanja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Broderick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Broderick throws a jab when Gaanja was well out of range.
Broderick dips to his left and cracks Gaanja 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!
Broderick connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Broderick .
Gaanja swings for the body but Broderick moves out of range.
Gaanja 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.
Gaanja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Gaanja.
Broderick throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaanja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gaanja lands with a cross.
Hunter Broderick 's cut is getting worse.
Broderick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 Gaanja is rocked!
Broderick shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gaanja takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Broderick sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gaanja bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Broderick !
Hunter Broderick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 985 p4p, 1131 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 142 p4p, 169 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Kushnirov checks a low kick from Bryant.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Kushnirov cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bryant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant is looking to wear down Kushnirov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnirov swivels and escapes.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kushnirov. Beautiful body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Kushnirov avoids it well.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bryant.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Kushnirov backing up. Kushnirov nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryant staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bryant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant clinches.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Kushnirov there.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Kushnirov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Bryant slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a head kick but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
It appears Bryant was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov scores with a push kick.
Kushnirov punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Bryant.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryant's head.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Ilya Kushnirov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 520 p4p, 1230 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 67 p4p, 183 weight class). Obaminator comes to the cage accompanied by Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galanis misses with an uppercut.
Galanis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obaminator takes a swing at Galanis's ribcage but misses.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obaminator throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Galanis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galanis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Galanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galanis doesn't seem bothered though.
Galanis misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galanis misses with a looping right.
Galanis throws a shot to the body.
Galanis slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Galanis is having none of it.
Galanis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galanis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator closes the distance and clinches.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galanis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galanis's elbow.
Obaminator lands a body punch.
Obaminator prevents Galanis from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Obaminator.
Galanis looks winded!
Obaminator misses with some punches.
Galanis is trying to break the clinch but Obaminator is controlling him.
Obaminator keeps control of Galanis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Galanis controls his hands.
Obaminator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obaminator pulls guard effortlessly.
Galanis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obaminator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galanis has managed to get both his arms back between Obaminator's legs - danger averted.
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galanis won't allow Obaminator to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obaminator working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Galanis has passed into half guard!
Galanis wants to get back to his feet.
Galanis stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Galanis throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator stuns Galanis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galanis takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Galanis throws a body shot but no joy.
Galanis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Galanis scores with a nice right hand.
Galanis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Galanis settles back down.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Galanis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Galanis misses.
Obaminator drops Galanis with a left and a right! Oh, Galanis is hurt - Obaminator dives into side control looking to finish!
Galanis is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Galanis is still in real trouble! Can Obaminator finish him?
Galanis is squirming around, avoiding Obaminator's attempts to control the action.
Galanis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obaminator goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galanis turns into him and now he's in Obaminator's guard.
Galanis seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obaminator had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galanis defends it easily.
Obaminator is looking to cinch up a triangle. Galanis throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Obaminator's body to avoid the submission. Obaminator has instead reached around Galanis's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Obaminator arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barack Obaminator!
A very excited looking Barack Obaminator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 572 p4p, 870 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 86 p4p, 134 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cisse in his tracks.
Cisse throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
Kisei connects with a right hand. Cisse shakes it off.
Cisse throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by Cisse and move into the clinch position.
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Cisse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Cisse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cisse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cisse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cisse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kisei.
Cisse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisei doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Cisse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cisse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kisei on the side of the head.
Cisse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Cisse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei throws a body punch but Cisse moves out of range.
Kisei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kisei jabs at Cisse's body.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cisse cracks Kisei with a good jab.
Kisei moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cisse misses the target.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Cisse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a left hand
letting Cisse counter with a right hand.
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse slips under a jab.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse throws a hook to the side of Kisei's head but Kisei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
Kisei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cisse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kisei lands a jab to Cisse's midsection.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cisse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei moves away from the strike by Cisse.
A punch lands to the side of Cisse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cisse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cisse tries to move into range but Kisei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kisei misses the body punch
and Cisse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Cisse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cisse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Cisse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Cisse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cisse slips under a jab.
Cisse looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Kisei cracks Cisse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kisei swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cisse to counter with a crisp jab.
Cisse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiseis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Cisse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kisei's head backwards.
Kisei is rocked!
Kisei takes a swing at Cisse's ribcage but misses.
Cisse is looking to counter punch.
Kisei is still on wobbly legs! Can Cisse finish him?
Cisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei seems to have recovered his senses.
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cisse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei drives through and clinches with Cisse against the cage.
Cisse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cisse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cisse is trying to push Kisei away but Kisei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Cisse won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse wants to get back to striking at distance but Kisei won't allow it.
Kisei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei wants to stand up but Cisse is controlling him.
Kisei manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cisse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kisei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cisse smiles and moves away.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei scores with a body shot.
Kisei with a hook.
Kisei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cisse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Cisse lands a body shot.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Kisei misses.
Cisse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cisse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kisei defending well as Cisse loads up on a big left hand.
Cisse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kisei finds it's way round the side to connect with Cisse's head.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Cisse.
Cisse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kisei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cisse doesn't seem phased though.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cisse.
Kisei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kisei.
Cisse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei tries to counter with a clinch but Cisse shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse 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.
Cisse needs to keep his hands up - Kisei had a free shot at his head there.
Cisse scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Kisei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei with a hook.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kisei throws an off balance right hand
and Cisse counters with a right hand to the body.
Cisse throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
Cisse misses with a looping left.
Kisei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
It looked like Cisse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cisse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kisei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kisei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kisei lands a body shot.
Cisse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kisei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kisei blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Cisse's head back.
Cisse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cisse drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cisse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cisse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Cisse.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Kisei throws a jab when Cisse was well out of range.
Cisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cisse slips a jab from Kisei.
Cisse lands a really nice looking cross but Kisei seems unphased.
A jab from Kisei does it's job there.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cisse's head.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cisse takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Kisei moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cisse misses the target.
Kisei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cisse was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kisei.
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Cisse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Cisse slips under a jab.
Cisse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cisse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cisse misses its target.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cisse misses.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei takes a swing at Cisse's ribcage but misses.
Cisse lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cisse missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kisei punishes Cisse's body with a nice straight punch.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
A cross from Kisei lands.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Cisse looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cisse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cisse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Cisse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cisse slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by Cisse and move into the clinch position.
Kisei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cisse avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Cisse slips a straight right by Kisei.
Cisse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cisse misses the target.
Kisei with a jab.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cisse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cisse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Cisse's head but Cisse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Kisei slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cisse sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Cisse avoids it this time.
Cisse walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei throws a hook but Cisse avoids it easily.
Kisei swings widly with a right hand
and Cisse counters with a straight right hand.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Cisse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Cisse's body. Cisse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Cisse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cisse throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Cisse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cisse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Cisse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Cisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kiso Kisei 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.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Cisse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cisse loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
Cisse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse slips under a jab from Kisei.
Cisse misses with a straight left.
Cisse slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cisse misses with a straight right.
Cisse misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Cisse slips a jab from Kisei.
Cisse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
A big left from Cisse misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cisse connects with a jab.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Kisei moved out of range.
Ousmane Cisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Cisse misses with a straight left.
Cisse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Cisse moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Cisse throws a jab when Kisei was well out of range.
Kisei defending well as Cisse loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Cisse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Cisse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Cisse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse moves forwards but Kisei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kisei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cisse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cisse.
Kisei lands a really nice looking cross but Cisse seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cisse lands a nice hook to Kisei's body. Kisei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Cisse is out of range.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Cisse's shoulder, as Cisse tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Cisse's body. Cisse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cisse.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Cisse takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Kisei coming out on top.
Kisei takes a swing at Cisse's ribcage but misses.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cisse.
Cisse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. Cisse should have avoided that one.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
Cisse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ousmane Cisse.
Well Kisei 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Mendoza (ranked 194 p4p, 421 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 26 p4p, 57 weight class). Luiz Mendoza had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the body
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo slips a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch.
A short left from Apollo.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
We've been informed that Apollo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Apollo lands a right hand.
Mendoza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Apollo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apollo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
A short left from Apollo.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Apollo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Apollo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollo has double underhooks.
Apollo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo pushes Mendoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mendoza throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apollo thows a leg kick but Mendoza checks it
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Apollo!
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apollo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendoza.
Mendoza working away.
Apollo tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mendoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apollo pulls his head out easily.
Apollo is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
Apollo passes Mendoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apollo trying to control the action but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Mendoza is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Mendoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendoza wants to improve his position but Apollo is controlling well.
Mendoza keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendoza with the active half guard here but Apollo passes nicely into side control.
Mendoza wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mendoza!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luiz Mendoza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Apollo swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza looking to score a takedown here. Apollo is defending well but Mendoza drives through and ends up in Apollo's guard.
Mendoza distracts Apollo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apollo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo has his foot on Mendoza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendoza works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Apollo.
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.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Mendoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Apollo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Apollo tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Apollo is controlling him.
Apollo lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo digs a right hand into Mendoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendoza's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo 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.
Lindsay Apollo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
Good work by Mendoza as he checks the leg kick.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Mendoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Apollo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a body shot.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apollo pinned against the cage. Apollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt - Apollo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendoza. That did some damage!
Apollo is looking to chop away at Mendoza's legs.
Mendoza feinted with a counter takedown.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendoza if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the body
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands with a left to the head.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo is working Mendoza over against the cage.
Mendoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apollo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza being controlled here momentarily.
Apollo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendoza won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo has momentary wrist control but Mendoza slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Apollo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Apollo rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apollo smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apollo! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendoza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mendoza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Mendoza misses with a low kick as Apollo jumps back.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendoza.
Apollo lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Mendoza's side.
Apollo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendoza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Apollo. Mendoza shrugs it off though.
Apollo tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mendoza misses its target.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo lands a body punch.
Mendoza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Apollo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pulls Mendoza in close to prevent any damage.
Mendoza is working Apollo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendoza throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendoza passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Mendoza is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lindsay Apollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 58 p4p, 294 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 7 p4p, 42 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is The Love? . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by McWrestler there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler tries to clinch up.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov 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.
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!
Magomedov misses with a hook
and McWrestler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler misses with the combination.
McWrestler takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for McWrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McWrestler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
McWrestler lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. McWrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into McWrestler's body.
McWrestler tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McWrestler lands a slapping body shot.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Magomedov is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
McWrestler throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
McWrestler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McWrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
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 Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McWrestler lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from McWrestler does no damage.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
McWrestler has managed to clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
McWrestler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McWrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov is pulling down on McWrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from McWrestler, at least for the moment.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
McWrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
McWrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McWrestler is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
McWrestler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and McWrestler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by McWrestler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWrestler.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWrestler lands a jab to the head.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
McWrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McWrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov motions for McWrestler to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
McWrestler jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler throws a shot to the body.
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
McWrestler staying out of range there.
McWrestler tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McWrestler throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
McWrestler connects with a single shot there.
McWrestler cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
McWrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWrestler stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov slips a straight right by McWrestler.
Magomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
McWrestler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
McWrestler lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McWrestler slips a jab from Magomedov.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McWrestler throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
It looks like McWrestler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov tries to work over McWrestler's front leg with a kick but McWrestler checks it.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McWrestler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into McWrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
McWrestler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McWrestler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from McWrestler. Those never looked like landing.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McWrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
McWrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McWrestler.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as McWrestler dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McWrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
McWrestler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler controls the position.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McWrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zabit Magomedov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
McWrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McWrestler fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWrestler.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McWrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McWrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
McWrestler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
McWrestler tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from McWrestler.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
McWrestler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Come on McWrestler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McWrestler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWrestler tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by McWrestler.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McWrestler scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McWrestler lands a body shot.
Magomedov throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
McWrestler lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but McWrestler moved away.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but McWrestler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWrestler sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler connects with a jab.
McWrestler swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
McWrestler walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler swinging wildly here.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
McWrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but McWrestler persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
McWrestler throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McWrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler 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.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
McWrestler 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWrestler passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov wants to control but McWrestler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWrestler controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
McWrestler controlling the pace.
McWrestler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov tries to roll over but McWrestler keeps him under control.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is looking to control McWrestler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
McWrestler is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, McWrestler seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Magomedov misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from McWrestler.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses McWrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as McWrestler tries to avoid it.
McWrestler defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dude McWrestler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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