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DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Atkins (ranked 2505 p4p, 3113 weight class) and Never Hurry (ranked 264 p4p, 326 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Never Hurry enters the cage!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adrian Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry slips a jab from Atkins.
Hurry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurry moves away from the strike by Atkins.
A jab from Atkins finds it's way through Hurry's defenses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkins misses the target.
Hurry scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hurry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hurry scores with a jab. Atkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurry looks to land a left hand but Atkins moved out of range nicely.
Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Hurry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atkins throws the left hand but Hurry avoids the punch easily.
Hurry has managed to clinch.
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Atkins looks to throw the jab but Hurry is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurry closes the distance and clinches.
Hurry breaks the clinch.
Hurry ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
A head kick misses from Atkins.
Atkins drops his shoulder and cracks Hurry with a huge uppercut! Hurry goes down! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins wants to control from the top but Hurry keeps moving.
Atkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkins throws an elbow that misses. Hurry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkins's guard. Nice move by Hurry!
Hurry advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries to bench press Hurry off him but Hurry keeps the position.
Hurry is staying tight to Atkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hurry trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Hurry controls the position.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Hurry is keen to just control but Atkins is a slippery customer.
Hurry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atkins actively working from the bottom here.
Atkins is staying active underneath Hurry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Hurry controlling the action here.
Hurry wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Hurry stalling.
Atkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurry is aware though and is defending well.
Hurry content to stall in guard here.
Hurry trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurry controls the pace.
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.
Hurry trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hurry forces his way into half guard.
Hurry trying to control from half guard but Atkins is working away.
Atkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurry.
Hurry is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurry passes into side control, despite Atkins's attempt to control the position.
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 Adrian Atkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Atkins finds it's way through Hurry's defenses.
Hurry tries to clinch but Atkins moves out of range.
Never Hurry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurry is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
Atkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hurry.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atkins looks to throw the jab but Hurry is out of range.
Atkins misses the jab.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atkins misses with a straight right.
Hurry moves out of range as Atkins strikes.
A big right from Atkins misses.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Atkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurry throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hurry misses.
Hurry fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurry is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Atkins misses its intended target.
Atkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurry pushes Atkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurry lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkins.
Hurry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hurry.
Atkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hurry is defending well.
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hurry tries to clinch up.
It looked like Atkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurry connects with the punch.
Adrian Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurry works the jab nicely.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Atkins moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkins misses the target.
Hurry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hurry avoids the head kick by Atkins.
Hurry is looking for the big counter here.
Hurry closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Hurry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Atkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurry is pressed up against the cage. Atkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hurry down to the mat. Hurry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hurry.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurry.
Hurry tries to clinch but Atkins moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Atkins.
Hurry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atkins. Atkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins 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.
Hurry lands with a right hand.
 Atkins is rocked!
Hurry Throws a clean left jab. Hurry Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Atkins's chin! Atkins crumbles to the ground and Hurry follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Hurry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Never Hurry!
A very excited looking Never Hurry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Adrian Atkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid either way!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 2154 p4p, 2081 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 186 p4p, 175 weight class). Kain Mack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Egyptian misses
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kain Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Mack misses.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Mack gets caught flat footed, as Egyptian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mack keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Egyptian trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mack holds on and takes a little breather.
Egyptian pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mack is not content to let Egyptian control the position.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Egyptian is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack won't allow Egyptian to pass to mount.
Mack taking some punishment here, with Egyptian in his half guard.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Mack has hold of Egyptian's hands but Egyptian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Egyptian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Egyptian is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
Mack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Egyptian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egyptian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Egyptian seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mack is staying active underneath Egyptian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A cross from Egyptian lands.
Egyptian misses with a right hand
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Egyptian's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian connects with a jab.
Egyptian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Mack as Egyptian shoots in.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Mack is looking to land body kicks.
Mack with the inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian gets a double leg takedown into Mack's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egyptian tries to move into range but Mack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mack throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Mack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mack throws a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a single leg into guard. Mack didn't expect that.
Mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Egyptian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Mack.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Egyptian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Egyptian throws a big elbow that misses.
Egyptian trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mack.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Mack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mack sprawls and moves away.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
Mack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Mack.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Mack is looking to score with low kicks.
Mack misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian dips to his left and cracks Mack with an uppercut!
Mack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a double jab
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Mack connects with a solid leg kick.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mack.
A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
Egyptian is looking to wear down Mack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Egyptian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Egyptian throws a big right hand that misses.
Mack looking for a sweep. Not yet Mack, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Egyptian pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Egyptian to get the leverage.
Ishmael Egyptian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian works his way into full mount!
Egyptian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Mack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian dominated that second round.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mack misses with a low kick.
Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack scores with a spinning back kick!
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack connects with a solid leg kick.
Mack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
Mack throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian misses with a body punch
and Mack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mack looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian sets himself, and Mack steps forward looking for the clinch! Egyptian avoids it this time.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mack.
Egyptian slips a jab from Mack.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Mack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kain Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Egyptian lands a head shot.
Egyptian lands a jab.
Egyptian looking to score a takedown here. Mack is defending well but Egyptian drives through and ends up in Mack's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Egyptian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Egyptian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Egyptian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Egyptian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Egyptian passes Mack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Mack won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Egyptian is working for a submission of some sort.
Egyptian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian not doing much here.
Mack is looking to control Egyptian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mack avoid being mounted?
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.
Egyptian trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Mack moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishmael Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
A victorious Ishmael Egyptian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Lima (ranked 2025 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 103 p4p, 136 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg misses with a head kick.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Harrisburg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been informed that Harrisburg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harrisburg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Lima's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima cracks Harrisburg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harrisburg throws the kick towards the body but Lima avoids it.
Harrisburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Harrisburg ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrisburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrisburg throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima tests Harrisburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrisburg throws an off balance right hand
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima blocks a jab.
Lima is looking for a counter combo.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrisburg lands a jab to the head.
Lima checks a leg kick.
Harrisburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Jab by Lima.
Lima staying out of range there.
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima staying out of range there.
Lima drops Harrisburg with a beautiful combination! Harrisburg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lima is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrisburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrisburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lima's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Harrisburg misses.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Lima misses with a looping left.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrisburg connects with a body shot.
Harrisburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lima.
It looked like Lima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrisburg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrisburg clobbers Lima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Harrisburg looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Harrisburg misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima looks to throw the jab but Harrisburg is out of range.
Harrisburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima throws a shot from downtown. Harrisburg moves away and avoids it.
Lima thuds his right hand into Harrisburg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lima scores with a nice strike.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrisburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrisburg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrisburg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima missing with a left hand there. Harrisburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrisburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima defending well as Harrisburg loads up on a big left hand.
Lima throws a hook but Harrisburg blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrisburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lima's head.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrisburg thinking.
Harrisburg looks winded!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrisburg.
A cross from Lima lands.
Harrisburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lima counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harrisburg! Lima lets Harrisburg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Harrisburg is rocked!
Harrisburg thows a leg kick but Lima checks it
and Lima counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Harrisburg out cold! What a finish! Lima is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Lima!
After winning the bout, Tiago Lima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 796 p4p, 656 weight class) and Chike Obi (ranked 119 p4p, 99 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Obi lands a body shot.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kofel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obi throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Obi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
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!
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kofel. That one must have hurt.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obi misses with a two punch combination.
Obi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kofel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obi unleashes a big counter combination but Kofel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kofel scores with a sloppy right hand. Obi should have avoided that one.
Obi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kofel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Obi saw it coming and moves away.
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Kofel wants to slow Obi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kofel looks for the body kick but Obi saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obi! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi lands the left hand.
Obi misses with a straight right.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obi slips under a jab.
Obi throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Obi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Kofel's head but Kofel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel wants to land a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Obi takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
Obi walks into a jab.
Kofel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Obi off the cage and back into range.
Kofel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi slips under a jab.
Kofel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a low kick, looking for Obi's leg but Obi calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obi just manages to avoid it.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Obi jumps back.
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Obi.
Kofel tries a low kick but Obi avoids it.
Obi throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel slips a straight right by Obi.
Kofel cracks Obi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi misses with a looping left.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
Kofel slips under a jab from Obi.
Obi 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.
Obi throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Obi misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Obi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Obi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Obi.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Kofel - just one landing.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obi throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obi throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Obi staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obi.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Obi checks it.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Obi does no damage.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Obi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kofel connects with a looping right hand.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Obi.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi throws out a counter right but Kofel avoids it with no problem.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel thumps Obi with a low kick.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Obi lands a body shot.
Obi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Kofel tries to work over Obi's front leg with a kick but Obi checks it.
Obi jabs at Kofel's body.
Obi lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obi misses with an uppercut
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick.
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kofel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obi is out of range.
Kofel lands a jab to the nose.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Obi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kofel.
Obi throws a looping overhand right but Kofel ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obi throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Obi manages to avoid it.
Kofel misses with a hook. Obi ducked under it nicely.
Kofel lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel tries to land a leg kick but Obi saw it coming and moves away.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Kofel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kofel scores with a hook.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Obi manages to avoid it.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body.
Obi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obi moves away.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Obi's head but Obi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obi takes one on the button.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Obi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Obi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Obi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
Obi defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.
Obi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Obi throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kofel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obi thinking.
Obi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kofel counters with a nice body kick.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Obi looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi checks a low kick from Kofel.
Obi scores with a jab to the head.
Obi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obi drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Obi.
Obi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obi lands a body shot.
Kofel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obi stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kofel.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obi thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Obi.
Obi takes one on the button.
Kofel throws the kick towards the body but Obi avoids it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Obi saw that one coming.
Kofel connects with a body shot.
A jab from Obi misses.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Kofel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Obi misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Obi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kofel.
Obi throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obi throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kofel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kofel's head backwards.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kofel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obi throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Obi throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Obi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obi!
Kofel avoids the body shot from Obi.
Obi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kofel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obi throws a hook but Kofel blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Obi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kofel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obi's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
Kofel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Obi drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obi moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Obi throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Obi scores with a nice strike.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obi.
Kofel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kofel misses with a hook
and Obi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chike Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xylon Kofel.
Well Kofel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1043 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 151 p4p, 226 weight class). Yuldashev has chosen Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Temirbek Yuldashev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick which misses Shifter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shifter tries to avoid it.
Shifter shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuldashev sprawls well. He's pushed Shifter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuldashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shifter steps away.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuldashev sprawls and moves away.
Yuldashev lands a jab to the head.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuldashev defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev pushes Shifter up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuldashev is pressed up against the cage. Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yuldashev down to the mat. Yuldashev 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 Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Yuldashev is predictable there
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yuldashev wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Yuldashev is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter winds up and cracks Yuldashev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yuldashev is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuldashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuldashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuldashev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev wants to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuldashev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Yuldashev is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted?
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yuldashev trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Yuldashev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Yuldashev is trying to stick to Shifter's back but Shifter is turning into Yuldashev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yuldashev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shifter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuldashev is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Yuldashev is keeping the position.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Yuldashev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuldashev manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Yuldashev's guard.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Yuldashev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yuldashev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shifter.
Shifter has his takedown stuffed
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter is looking to counter the offense by Yuldashev and move into the clinch.
Yuldashev has closed the distance and engaged Shifter in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Yuldashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter blocking some punches.
Shifter wants a takedown.
Shifter wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuldashev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shifter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yuldashev uses from the top position.
Yuldashev wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Yuldashev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuldashev has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuldashev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter moves into full guard.
Yuldashev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shifter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yuldashev.
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yuldashev manages to get himself to full guard.
Shifter postures up in Yuldashev's guard and throws a big left but Yuldashev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shifter advances position into side control!
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yuldashev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yuldashev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shifter.
Yuldashev keeping his opponent close.
Yuldashev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yuldashev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter breaks Yuldashev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuldashev controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
Yuldashev has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Yuldashev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuldashev manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Yuldashev's guard.
Yuldashev pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yuldashev controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yuldashev keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Shifter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuldashev's guard.
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.
Shifter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuldashev defending well though.
Shifter prevents Yuldashev from improving his position.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yuldashev is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuldashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shifter.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuldashev gets back to full guard.
Yuldashev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuldashev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yuldashev working a defensive guard here.
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 Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev lands with a hook. Shifter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Yuldashev finds it's way through Shifter's defenses.
Shifter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev obviously looking to wear him down.
Shifter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yuldashev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuldashev is defending well.
Yuldashev is looking to reverse the position.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuldashev pulls his head out easily.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Yuldashev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Yuldashev has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Shifter's thigh. Shifter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuldashev has passed into half guard!
Shifter tries to roll over but Yuldashev keeps him under control.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuldashev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuldashev has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Yuldashev is controlling well.
Yuldashev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuldashev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yuldashev wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Yuldashev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuldashev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuldashev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuldashev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuldashev defends it easily.
Yuldashev trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuldashev throwing strikes from guard but Shifter blocks nicely.
Shape Shifter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuldashev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temirbek Yuldashev.
I think Shifter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zhao (ranked 636 p4p, 653 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 92 p4p, 97 weight class). Zhao comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz. Jian Zhao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
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155
16 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhao lands an overhand right.
It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao sizes up Dall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dall Jr takes one to the chin there.
Zhao has managed to clinch.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao is pressed up against the cage. Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhao down to the mat. Zhao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dall Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zhao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dall Jr sprawling to the canvas! Dall Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zhao finish him?!
Dall Jr is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao misses with a body punch
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Dall Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Dall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall Jr's head backwards.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Dall Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Dall Jr's legs.
Dall Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Zhao.
That has opened up Galen Dall Jr's cut even more.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao clinches.
Zhao stops a takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao is pressed up against the cage. Dall Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhao down to the mat. Zhao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhao lands with a hook. Dall Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dall Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Zhao defends the submission attempt.
Dall Jr not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao gets back to full guard.
Zhao keeping full guard, as Dall Jr tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Zhao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Dall Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zhao.
A cross from Zhao lands.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall Jr. That did some damage!
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Dall Jr blocks a leg kick.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Zhao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Zhao misses.
And Dall Jr responds with a good body kick, but Zhao manages to step out the way in time.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall Jr is just out of range.
Dall Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall Jr trying to control the position but Zhao is working away.
Zhao is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao is working hard here to advance position.
Dall Jr taking a break here but Zhao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zhao is trying to stand back up but Dall Jr is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhao tries to roll over but Dall Jr keeps him under control.
Zhao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dall Jr passes into side control, despite Zhao's attempt to control the position.
Dall Jr is looking to take a break and control but Zhao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall Jr laying and praying for a moment but Zhao takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao trying to hold on to Dall Jr's head to control him but Dall Jr postures up.
Dall Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhao keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dall Jr prevents Zhao from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhao misses the jab.
Dall Jr throws a counter combo.
Zhao throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall Jr has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall Jr defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao backing away here, and Dall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhao tests Dall Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the body from Zhao misses
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao is rocked!
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Zhao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhao pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhao.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Zhao tenderised Dall Jr's leg. Dall Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zhao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zhao works Dall Jr's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhao thows a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zhao lands the left hand.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao gets a clinch.
Dall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall Jr gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zhao prevents it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr looking for a takedown.
Dall Jr tries to pull guard but Zhao won't allow it.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
A short uppercut from Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Dall Jr throws a counter combo.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Zhao misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.
Zhao misses with a leg kick.
Dall Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jian Zhao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A victorious Jian Zhao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Kostov (ranked 403 p4p, 755 weight class) and Iner Raledran (ranked 62 p4p, 109 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
190
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World class boxer
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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 12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raledran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kostov will feel that in the morning.
Raledran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A jab from Raledran finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov stuffs the takedown attempt from Raledran. Raledran gets slowly back to his feet.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Raledran down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran connects with a crisp jab.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raledran throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov clobbers Raledran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Kostov is predictable there
and Raledran moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raledran throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov punishes Raledran's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Kostov.
Raledran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raledran is trying to control the action in half guard but Kostov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov wants to improve his position but Raledran is controlling well.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Kostov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostov gets full guard.
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.
Raledran is stalling in the full guard.
Raledran prevents Kostov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raledran won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Raledran wants to pass the guard but Kostov is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kostov with a jab.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kostov throws a leg kick but Raledran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kostov defends it well.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Raledran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kostov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Raledran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raledran catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raledran throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raledran has closed the distance and engaged Kostov in a clinch.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Raledran scores with a shot to the side of Kostov's head.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kostov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov gets underhooks to prevent Raledran's takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raledrans head.
Kostov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Kostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Raledran improves position.
Raledran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Raledran's leg but Raledran calmly moves out of range.
Kostov lands a front kick.
Raledran blocks the body kick.
Raledran misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raledran lands with a right to the head.
Raledran lands a shoulder strike.
Raledran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kostov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raledran can turn it around.
Kostov slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iner Raledran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raledran drags the fight down to the ground.
Kostov 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.
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostov stopping the sweep attempt from Raledran.
Kostov pushes down on Raledran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raledran trying to hold on to Kostov's head to control him but Kostov postures up.
Kostov not doing much here.
Kostov prevents Raledran from improving his position.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kostov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Kostov keeps it at a distance.
Kostov jabs Raledran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Raledran motions for Kostov to come forward. Raledran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Raledran misses.
Kostov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raledran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostov scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kostov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raledran is defended easily by Kostov.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran letting Kostov take a breather here.
Raledran pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raledran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raledran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kostov to the mat. Kostov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kostov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raledran is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov trying to control the position here.
Raledran throws an elbow that misses. Kostov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raledran's guard. Nice move by Kostov!
Kostov wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving.
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kostov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kostov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Kostov stands and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kostov trying to control the action but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Kostov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov is looking to take a break and control but Raledran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Our winner, Pavel Kostov, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 536 p4p, 345 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 77 p4p, 56 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalske blocks an uppercut.
Kalske has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalske throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Kalske manages to break the clinch.
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Kalske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalske connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalske lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalske.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Kalske manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalske takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Kalske tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalske somewhat.
Evans delivers a nice body kick.
Kalske throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
Kalske moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans kicks Kalske off and gets to his feet.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Evans rushes Kalske and presses him up against the cage.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalske can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Kalske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalske controls his hands.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalske misses with some punches.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Evans.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Kalske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Kalske controls the action.
Kalske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evans working aggressively here.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalske.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalske has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Kalske lands with an overhand left.
Kalske throws a good cross that connects.
Kalske lands with a slapping head kick.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalske.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalske lands the left hand.
Kalske misses the jab.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalske lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.
Kalske lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into range.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Kalske pushes him off.
And Kalske tries to counter it with a takedown but Evans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans looks for the body kick but Kalske saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalske.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalske slips a jab from Evans.
Kalske unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalske tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Kalske swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Kalske saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Kalske shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Evans has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kalske is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalske throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Kalske shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalske drives through with a takedown into Evans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Evans wants to stand up but Kalske is controlling him.
Kalske sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evans pushes Kalske off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalske cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans thuds his right hand into Kalske's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalske plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalske misses with a combination
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans connects with a leg kick.
Kalske staying out of range there.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Kalske scores with a three punch combo!
Kalske throws a head kick that misses
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Kalske.
Evans tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalske avoided it.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Evans.
Kalske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans avoids the head kick by Kalske.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Kalske is looking for a takedown.
Gwynn Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Kalske throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalske throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalske takes one on the button.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans blocks a jab.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kalske is looking to land body kicks.
Kalske lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Evans jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalske fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kalske tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Kalske ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans cracks Kalske with a good jab.
Kalske gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Evans.
Kalske throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries a body shot but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalske gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evans is concentrating on defense, preventing Kalske from advancing position.
Evans pushes Kalske off looking to stand but Kalske dives back in and keeps control.
Kalske throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans is trying is best to control the position here.
Kalske working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans pushes Kalske off looking to stand but Kalske dives back in and keeps control.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalske.
Kalske missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalske lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalske throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans is trying to stand.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans pulls Kalske in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kalske is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kalske scoring with some ground and pound.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kalske landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalske is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans seems keen to control Kalske's posture.
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kalske lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalske stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans is looking to stand up but Kalske isn't so interested in that idea.
Kalske trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kalske is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kalske wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Kalske controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kalske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalske misses with the head strike.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Kalske has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gwynn Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evans wants to clinch but Kalske slips to the side
and Kalske counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalske scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalske.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Kalske.
Kalske misses with a looping right.
Evans wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hjallis Kalske.
I think Kalske 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
During a confident post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Schultz (ranked 449 p4p, 492 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 29 p4p, 33 weight class). Schultz comes to the cage accompanied by Love Bites. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz tries to clinch up but Ubereem circles away and keeps his distance.
Schultz lands a glancing blow to the side of Ubereem's head.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick
and Schultz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubereem misses with a body punch
and Schultz counters with a three punch combo that has Ubereem backing up. Ubereem nods at Schultz to acknowledge the strikes.
Schultz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ubereem.
Ubereem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultz throws out the jab.
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schultz throws a right hand that Ubereem ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubereem also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Schultz.
A jab from Schultz misses.
Ubereem misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Ubereem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem jabs Schultz right on the nose. Schultz blinks but takes it well.
Schultz staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Schultz misses the target.
Ubereem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ubereem throws a poor cross that misses
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Ubereem.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Ubereem.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubereem! But no joy.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ubereem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz lands with a shot to the body.
Schultz loads up on a big right hand but Ubereem slips the punch.
Ubereem counters with a body kick.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ubereem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Ubereem misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Schultz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ubereem throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Ubereem misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schultz counters with a nice uppercut.
Ubereem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schultz avoids a kick to the body.
Ubereem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Schultz is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ubereem connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Schultz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ubereem. Ubereem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Schultz.
Schultz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schultz wants to clinch up but Ubereem keeps it at a distance.
Ubereem throws a good cross that connects.
Ubereem throws a body kick that misses.
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Schultz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ubereem lands a shot to the body.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz with a jab.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ubereem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schultz slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Ubereem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schultz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schultz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ubereem misses with a body kick.
Schultz throws the left hand but Ubereem avoids the punch easily.
Ubereem swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Ubereem works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz moves in looking to clinch but Ubereem pushes him off.
Schultz tries to bum rush Ubereem with a series of wild strikes but Ubereem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ubereem lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem lands a front kick.
Ubereem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a shot from downtown. Schultz moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Ubereem ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz connects with a body shot that sends Ubereem's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Ubereem - just one landing.
Ubereem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schultz throws a body punch but Ubereem moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schultz.
Ubereem scores with a shot to the body.
Ubereem takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Schultz misses the target.
Ubereem throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ubereem misses with the body kick
and Schultz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Schultz.
Ubereem scores with a kick to the body.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Ubereem just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ubereem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the body
and Schultz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schultz blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ubereem misses the target.
Ubereem misses with a lunging right hand
and Ubereem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
Ubereem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Ubereem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schultz doesn't seem phased though.
Ubereem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schultz.
Schultz jabs Ubereem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schultz scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schultz to score with a decent uppercut.
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Ubereem throws a series of punches but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz moves out of range of the body kick from Ubereem.
Hans Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Schultz.
A little jabbing left from Ubereem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubereem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Ubereem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Ubereem's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schultz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ubereem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Ubereem misses the jab.
As Ubereem looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but Ubereem just gets out of the way.
Schultz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ubereem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schultz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ubereem scrambles back to his feet.
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Ubereem throws a lazy head kick
and Schultz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem throws a push kick but Schultz slaps the foot to one side.
Ubereem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schultz is looking to clinch.
Ubereem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick
and Schultz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Schultz.
A slow jab from Ubereem misses its intended target.
Ubereem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubereem missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ubereem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Ubereem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ubereem connects with a right hand. Schultz shakes it off.
Schultz moves out of range as Ubereem throws a body kick.
Schultz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with an uppercut. Schultz saw that one coming.
Ubereem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ubereem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schultz with a body shot.
Ubereem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ubereem jabs Schultz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ubereem misses the shot to the body.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem throws a front kick that sends Schultz stumbling back into the cage.
Ubereem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schultz at a distance.
Alistair Ubereem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ubereem misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a body kick.
Ubereem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schultz slips a straight right by Ubereem.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Ubereem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz tries to clinch but Ubereem is having none of it.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubereem moves away.
Ubereem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Ubereem is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a left hand
and Schultz counters with a nice uppercut.
Ubereem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Schultz cracks Ubereem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ubereem missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Schultz misses its target.
Ubereem throws a right and a left that Schultz avoids nicely.
Schultz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem throws a push kick but Schultz slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Ubereem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ubereem 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Ubereem!
Alistair Ubereem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hans Schultz stepped up to the mic, saying ' "I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!" '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 141 p4p, 202 weight class) and Zheko Melondov (ranked 13 p4p, 16 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Melondov's choice of entrance music: Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda throws a series of punches but Melondov avoids them all with ease.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Melondov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melondov lands a body shot.
Melondov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panda counters with a two punch combo.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melondov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda checks a low kick from Melondov.
Panda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panda moves away from the strike by Melondov.
Panda works Melondov's body with a nice hook.
Melondov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panda scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Melondov breaks away and moves out of range.
Melondov ducks right into an uppercut from Panda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melondov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melondov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panda counters with a nice leg kick.
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melondov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Melondov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melondov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda tries to work over Melondov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Melondov controls his hands.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda working aggressively here.
Melondov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Melondov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melondov throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Melondov lands a jab to Panda's midsection.
Panda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Melondov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Melondov lands a head kick!
It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Panda misses.
Melondov misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Panda misses the target.
Panda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Panda misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Melondov!
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Melondov stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melondov.
Panda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melondov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panda rather than just go for the knockout.
Panda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melondov cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Melondov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melondov.
Melondov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Panda throws a big counter combination but Melondov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Panda scores with a jab to the head.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses.
Melondov cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Melondov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!
Panda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Melondov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda throws the kick towards the body but Melondov avoids it.
Melondov sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Melondov is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Melondov.
It seemed like Melondov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda throws out a leg kick but Melondov moves out of range and Panda only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melondov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Melondov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panda takes a step back to recover.
Melondov misses with a body kick.
Melondov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Panda. Those never looked like landing.
Melondov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melondov looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Melondov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Melondov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melondov misses with a head kick.
Panda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Melondov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panda sprawling to the canvas! Panda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Melondov finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Melondov scoring well with a low kick there.
Melondov jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Melondov stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melondov throws a front kick that sends Panda stumbling back into the cage.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Panda wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov scores with a body shot.
Panda tries to bum rush Melondov with a series of wild strikes but Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melondov lands a big uppercut and Panda crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Panda looks OK. Melondov waves Panda back to his feet!
Melondov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Panda's defenses. It connects perfectly with Panda's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
A victorious Zheko Melondov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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