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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwok Guo (ranked 5595 p4p, 3863 weight class) and Calidale Holiday (ranked 540 p4p, 456 weight class). Holiday comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stranger Things Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Calidale Holiday has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kwok Guo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwok Guo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calidale Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holiday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holiday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holiday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Guo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guo is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo taking a bit of punishment here - Holiday scoring with strikes.
Guo's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Guo is not content to let Holiday control the position.
Guo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holiday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guo to regain full guard.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holiday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guo's head.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday with a nice head shot there.
 Guo is rocked!
Holiday landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Guo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holiday working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Holiday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holiday gets to his feet and stands over Guo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Guo felt that one! Holiday unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Guo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calidale Holiday!
A relieved looking Calidale Holiday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakim Zerhouni (ranked 3836 p4p, 3717 weight class) and Jayson Cadorna (ranked 197 p4p, 191 weight class). Zerhouni comes to the cage accompanied by Salah Edin - Tfoe ft. Sefyu. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakim Zerhouni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayson Cadorna!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cadorna. No joy for Zerhouni on that attempt.
We've been told by Zerhouni's head coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zerhouni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zerhouni drives through and clinches with Cadorna against the cage.
Zerhouni manages to break the clinch.
Zerhouni goes for a double leg but Cadorna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cadorna continues to drive forward.
Cadorna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadorna is pressed up against the cage. Zerhouni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadorna down to the mat. Cadorna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakim Zerhouni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadorna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zerhouni is looking to counter the offense by Cadorna and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zerhouni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerhouni shoots in looking for a takedown. Cadorna tries to sprawl out of it but Zerhouni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cadorna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zerhouni shoots in and drives through. Cadorna sprawls well.
Cadorna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cadorna has managed to clinch.
Zerhouni landing knees to the body.
Zerhouni manages to break the clinch.
Cadorna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zerhouni shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadorna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cadorna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cadorna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cadorna letting Zerhouni take a breather here.
Cadorna is trying to break free.
Cadorna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zerhouni closes the distance and clinches.
Zerhouni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadorna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadorna is trying to maintain a safe position but Zerhouni gets an underhook and turns Cadorna into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerhouni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadorna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zerhouni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cadorna wants to take the fight to the mat but Zerhouni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cadorna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zerhouni up against the cage.
Cadorna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cadorna controlling the action here for a moment.
Zerhouni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadorna tries to clinch
and Zerhouni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zerhouni closes the distance and pushes Cadorna back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerhouni misses with a knee to the head.
Zerhouni is working for takedown but Cadorna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cadorna is pressed up against the cage. Zerhouni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadorna down to the mat. Cadorna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zerhouni as he avoids it easily.
Zerhouni forces Cadorna back against the cage and clinches.
Zerhouni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadorna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zerhouni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadorna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zerhouni.
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 Hakim Zerhouni will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zerhouni closes the distance and pushes Cadorna back into the cage.
Zerhouni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadorna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cadorna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadorna shoots in for a double leg but Zerhouni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cadorna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadorna fails with the takedown.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zerhouni sprawls well. Zerhouni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cadorna gets slowly back to his feet.
Zerhouni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cadorna manages to circle out of the way.
Hakim Zerhouni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Cadorna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerhouni shoots in for a takedown but Cadorna shows good takedown defense.
Cadorna doesn't manage to clinch there - Zerhouni circles away.
Zerhouni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadorna is fending him off so far but Zerhouni persists. Nope, Cadorna circles away and we're back to standing.
Cadorna fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zerhouni dodges the punch combination from Cadorna.
Cadorna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zerhouni throws a counter high kick but Cadorna was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cadorna closes the distance and clinches up with Zerhouni, looking for a takedown. Cadorna pushes Zerhouni against the cage but Zerhouni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cadorna is breathing heavily.
Cadorna throws a nice looking combination but Zerhouni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zerhouni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cadorna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zerhouni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cadorna is not content to let Zerhouni control the position.
Zerhouni uses his free foot to push down on Cadorna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cadorna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerhouni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zerhouni working for a submission but Cadorna is keeping him at bay.
Zerhouni moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cadorna has worked his arm free - good work by Cadorna!
Zerhouni takes a little break here. Cadorna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zerhouni is looking to take a break and control but Cadorna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cadorna is trying to get back to his feet.
Zerhouni tries for a kimura but Cadorna is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zerhouni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Zerhouni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zerhouni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadorna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cadorna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cadorna tries to clinch up but Zerhouni circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadorna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zerhouni's head.
Zerhouni darts in looking for a takedown but Cadorna gets double underhooks and turns Zerhouni into the cage.
Zerhouni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zerhouni wants a takedown.
Zerhouni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadorna's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zerhouni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerhouni tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadorna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakim Zerhouni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerhouni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zerhouni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadorna's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerhouni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cadorna uses from the top position.
Zerhouni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zerhouni wants to stand and escape but Cadorna is having none of it.
Cadorna connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadorna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zerhouni is trying to control the position but Cadorna postures up.
Cadorna trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerhouni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zerhouni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zerhouni looking to control.
Zerhouni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadorna is aware though and is defending well.
Zerhouni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadorna lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerhouni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cadorna dives in for a single leg takedown but Zerhouni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cadorna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerhouni but Zerhouni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zerhouni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadorna's waist but Cadorna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zerhouni off to one side.
Cadorna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zerhouni was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadorna.
Zerhouni attempts a counter takedown but Cadorna avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerhouni has closed the distance and engaged Cadorna in a clinch.
Hakim Zerhouni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zerhouni missing with knees to the body.
Zerhouni jumps guard but Cadorna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jayson Cadorna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zerhouni prevents a body shot from Cadorna.
Zerhouni blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Zerhouni.
Zerhouni working Cadorna over with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zerhouni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zerhouni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadorna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Cadorna.
I think Zerhouni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hakim Zerhouni!
Our winner, Hakim Zerhouni, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Kislyak (ranked 3353 p4p, 2642 weight class) and The Maan (ranked 377 p4p, 315 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pasha Kislyak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pasha Kislyak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Kislyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Maan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maan thuds his right hand into Kislyak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kislyak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maan.
Kislyak with a poor takedown
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kislyak shoots in for a takedown but Maan shows good takedown defense.
Maan's coach down at BKC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kislyak shoots in for a takedown but Maan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Kislyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maan, as that shot connected.
Kislyak has his takedown stuffed
and Maan counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kislyak.
Kislyak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maan swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kislyak with a poor takedown
and Maan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kislyak tries for a takedown but Maan circles away easily
and Maan counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maan, as that shot connected.
Kislyak staying out of range there.
Kislyak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kislyak fails with the takedown
and Maan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kislyak is just out of range.
Pasha Kislyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Kislyak.
Maan is looking for the big counter here.
Kislyak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kislyak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maan tries to escape but Kislyak is in control.
Kislyak avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maan.
Maan is pushing Kislyak's head away, looking to escape. Kislyak manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kislyak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maan, who protects the arm well.
Kislyak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kislyak.
Kislyak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kislyak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kislyak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kislyak throws a strike aimed at the side of Maan's head but Maan avoids it well.
Kislyak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kislyak is trying to get an arm triangle but Maan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kislyak is controlling him well.
Kislyak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kislyak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kislyak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maan is trying to get back to his feet.
Maan wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Maan wants to control but Kislyak postures up.
Maan wants to get back to his feet but Kislyak drags him back down.
Maan struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maan is trying to control Kislyak's posture but Kislyak avoids it.
Kislyak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Maan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maan is looking for the big counter here.
Kislyak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maan counters with a stiff right hand.
Maan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kislyak.
Kislyak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Kislyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kislyak misses with a takedown
and Maan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kislyak under the eye.
Kislyak fails with the takedown
and Maan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kislyak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maan circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Maan misses.
Maan misses with a hook. Kislyak ducked under it nicely.
Kislyak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kislyak is defended easily by Maan.
Maan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kislyak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kislyak walks into a straight right hand from Maan.
Kislyak with a poor takedown
and Kislyak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Maan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kislyak with a poor takedown
and Maan counters with a nice right hand that sends Kislyak toppling to the canvas! Kislyak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maan finish him?!
Kislyak is rocked!
Maan is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Maan shuts the power down on Kislyak. Lights out, game over! Maan is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Maan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Romero (ranked 2878 p4p, 3538 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 282 p4p, 398 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Romero blocks the leg kick.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hallows.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero sizes up Hallows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hallows fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Hallows blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows stalling in the clinch.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Romero checks a low kick from Hallows.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Hallows.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Romero misses the body punch
and Hallows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Hallows dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero rushes Hallows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero keeps control of Hallows as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallows breaks from the clinch.
Romero is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Romero has Hallows up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Hallows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
Hallows working hard to break the clinch.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
A frustrated look appears on Hallows's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallows tries to counter with a clinch but Romero shakes him off and moves away.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Hallows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up
and Hallows counters with a three punch combo that has Romero backing up. Romero nods at Hallows to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Romero clinches up with Hallows and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Hallows has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
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 Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hallows throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero rushes Hallows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hallows wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallows throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Hallows misses.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallows.
Hallows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallows thinking.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Hallows fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Hallows connects with a looping right hand.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Hallows misses.
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hallows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallows swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but Hallows is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
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!
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with some punches.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Romero has Hallows pressed against the cage, preventing Hallows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ernesto Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hallows circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Romero wants to clinch up but Hallows keeps it at a distance.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows misses with a looping right.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Hallows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
 Hallows is rocked!
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallows breaks the clinch.
Romero clobbers Hallows with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Broady Hallows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Romero is looking to clinch but Hallows is avoiding it.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romero's face.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero keeps control of Hallows as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallows seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallows tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Romero backs off Hallows throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Hallows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Hallows pushes him off.
Hallows scores with a punch to the head.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Hallows with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows wants to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows misses with a leg kick
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Hallows does no damage.
Romero is looking to wear down Hallows with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero wants to clinch.
Hallows gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Hallows tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallows breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Hallows in a clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Hallows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero slips a jab from Hallows.
Hallows dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
Romero tries to move into range but Hallows moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hallows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallows pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Hallows follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hallows misses with a leg kick
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Hallows tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Hallows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Hallows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallows tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Romero rushes Hallows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killov Magomedov (ranked 1613 p4p, 3058 weight class) and Tate Baker Wright (ranked 226 p4p, 385 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killov Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tate Baker Wright!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker Wright's guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Baker Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker Wright's guard.
Baker Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker Wright pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker Wright working a defensive guard here.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov pulls Baker Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Baker Wright from controlling successfully.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker Wright is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Baker Wright defending well.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control but can't.
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 stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baker Wright tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright gets full guard.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Baker Wright is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Further stalling from Magomedov.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stalling.
Baker Wright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov prevents Baker Wright from improving his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Baker Wright avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker Wright is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Baker Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baker Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Baker Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Baker Wright postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Baker Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Baker Wright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker Wright gets back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Baker Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov passes Baker Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov 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 forces his way into half guard.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tate Baker Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Baker Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Baker Wright pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker Wright did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Baker Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
After the fight, Killov Magomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Daniels (ranked 2493 p4p, 2742 weight class) and Viktor Dragan (ranked 103 p4p, 113 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Daniels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Dragan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Dragan.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragan misses the target.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels lands the left hand.
 It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Daniels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragan.
Nice jab there from Dragan.
Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Dragan.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daniels sizes up Dragan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragan lands a jab to Daniels 's midsection.
Dragan misses with a looping left.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Dragan moved out of range nicely.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dragan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels .
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragan.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Dragan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Dragan connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Dragan missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragan.
Dragan is looking for the big counter here.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Viktor Dragan's cut even more.
Dragan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels .
Dragan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragan 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.
Dragan takes one to the chin there.
Daniels pounces like a tiger and cracks Dragan with a vicious hook! Dragan is down but not out! Daniels follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teddy Daniels !
A victorious Teddy Daniels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 1875 p4p, 3060 weight class) and Kapd Be (ranked 103 p4p, 169 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kapd Be!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Be.
Be digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Be has taken the fight into the clinch.
Be throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Be just stands there and leans against the cage.
Be lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Be lands an uppercut.
Be scores with a nice hook to the head.
Be misses with the head strike.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at ubergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Be.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Be tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Be.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Be lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Be throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Be swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Be lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Be.
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magomedov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Be is defending well. Magomedov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Be has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Magomedov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 3286 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Kegomoditswe Vermeulen (ranked 425 p4p, 390 weight class). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuev. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Zuev scores with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Vermeulen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside that Zuev shrugs off.
Zuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuev wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Zuev in his tracks for a moment.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Vermeulen pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Zuev.
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen.
Aleksandr Zuev's cut is getting worse.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen wants to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch position.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it.
Zuev throwing a counter right hand but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Zuev in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Zuev taking a breather.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuev's defenses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeulen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Vermeulen pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kegomoditswe Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vermeulen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Zuev misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen gets a clinch.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been informed that Vermeulen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev takes an elbow to the temple.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev is trying to stall.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen darts in and clinches Zuev up against the cage.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuev's defenses.
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Good shot there by Zuev.
Aleksandr Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuev scores with a head kick.
Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Zuev connects with a jab.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vermeulen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zuev.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Aleksandr Zuev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zuev wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuev. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Zuev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Zuev.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
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 Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vermeulen clinches with his opponent.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev scores with a nice right hand.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuev cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Zuev in a clinch.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen moves to clinch but Zuev breaks away
and Zuev counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuev.
Zuev with a nice cross.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev moves away
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.
Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Zuev is trying to break free.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks with his arms.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Jab by Zuev.
Vermeulen clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage.
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev scores with a jab.
Zuev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Zuev counters with a low kick, right behind Vermeulen 's knee.
Zuev lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuev looks to land a combination but Vermeulen avoids it well.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Zuev circles away.
Zuev is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev digs a good body shot into Vermeulen's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen rushes Zuev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen closes the distance but Zuev moves to the side
and Zuev counters with a big head kick but Vermeulen shrugs it off.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zuev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
Zuev pushes Vermeulen away with a front kick.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Vermeulen wants to clinch
and Zuev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Sleeth (ranked 813 p4p, 1722 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 114 p4p, 235 weight class). 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dusty Sleeth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleeth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sleeth working away.
Sleeth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sleeth is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleeth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wallace is trying to improve his position.
Sleeth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wallace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sleeth off and has taken his back!
Sleeth rolls, trying to escape but Wallace keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth trying to get back to his feet but Wallace is in full control for now.
Wallace avoiding Sleeth 's attempts to control his hands.
Wallace looking to break Sleeth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sleeth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wallace will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sleeth looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wallace has got one arm under Sleeth's chin. This could be trouble... Sleeth trying to control the other hand but Wallace gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sleeth has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Wallace!
William Wallace is the new lightweight champion!
William Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Maynard (ranked 1393 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Steve Louis (ranked 81 p4p, 147 weight class). Steve Louis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Louis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard has closed the distance and engaged Louis in a clinch.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Louis.
Louis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maynard regains guard immediately.
Maynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Louis has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Louis's guard.
Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maynard pushes Louis up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Louis wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard is pressing down on Louis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Louis 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.
Maynard has Louis pulled in close to control his posture.
Louis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Louis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maynard on his heels. He'll look to pass Maynard's guard now, I'm sure.
Louis preventing the sweep.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Louis controlling him for the moment.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Louis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Maynard has managed to clinch.
Louis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Louis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis stands and throws Maynard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maynard is not content to let Louis control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis tries for a kimura but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steve Louis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Louis is trying to get an arm triangle but Maynard is defending well.
Louis trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Maynard struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Louis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maynard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Louis's guard! Nice work there by Maynard!
Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Louis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maynard content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard continues to stall.
Louis looking to control.
Maynard is stalling in the full guard.
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Maynard 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maynard pushes Louis up against the cage in a clinch.
Louis pulls guard successfully.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Louis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maynard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Louis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Louis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maynard reverses the position - he's now on top in Louis's guard.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maynard taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis is trying to control Maynard's posture but Maynard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
Maynard controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Louis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Maynard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maynard prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Maynard crashes against the mat.
Maynard controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maynard has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis takes a shot to the head.
Maynard decides to pull guard.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Louis controlling him for the moment.
Louis trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Louis advances to half guard.
Maynard is trying to control but Louis manages to pass to mount!
Maynard wants to control but Louis is having none of it.
Louis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maynard is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Louis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maynard is now in half guard.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dakota Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Louis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Louis!
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