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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Os (ranked 1973 p4p, 2415 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 299 p4p, 362 weight class). Oliva has chosen Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) as his entrance music. Pete Os could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Biscuit Oliva's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Os!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Os throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliva darts in and clinches Os up against the cage.
Oliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliva doesn't manage to clinch there - Os circles away.
Os misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Os throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Os's head back.
Oliva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Os misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
A cross from Os lands.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Os misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pete Os seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva slips a straight right by Os.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva forces Os back against the cage and clinches.
Oliva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Os has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliva digs a right hand into Os's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Os's gas tank.
I was talking to Os's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva tries to pull guard but Os holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliva drops back down to his feet.
Os wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike.
Os wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Pete Os has been cut.
Oliva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Os wants to stall.
Os is trying to break free.
Os is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Os walks away with a smile on his face. Oliva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliva counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Os breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete Os is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Os is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Os feints a jab promting Oliva to slip. Os then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Os.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.
No joy there for Oliva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Os misses the target.
Os missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Os is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Os misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Os misses the jab.
Oliva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliva takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Os misses.
Oliva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab by Os.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Os.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Os counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva slips under a jab from Os.
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Os.
Os ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Os.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
Oliva misses with a takedown attempt - Os sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pete Os has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biscuit Oliva.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Os lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliva has closed the distance and engaged Os in a clinch.
Oliva keeps control of Os as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliva manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Os stalks Oliva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliva's face. Oliva staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os cracks a nice hook into Oliva's ribs.
Oliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Os misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Os waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva tries to clinch but Os is having none of it.
Os throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
Os throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Os throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliva counters with a left to the body.
Oliva needs to keep his hands up - Os had a free shot at his head there.
Os steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Os is looking to counter punch.
Os bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Os jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Os's head but Os sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Pete Os will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliva misses with a double jab.
Os swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Os getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Os throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva tries a quick counter leg kick but Os is wise to it.
Oliva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Os misses with an uppercut.
Oliva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Os slips a jab and a cross from Oliva.
Os is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Some wild striking there from Os.
Os lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Os misses.
Os throws a nice looking combination but Oliva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Os stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Os throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva wants to clinch up but Os keeps it at a distance.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Oliva counter with a right hand.
Os on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Os avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Os misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Os throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Os throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a good, hard body kick but Os shrugs it off.
A big right from Os misses.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Os momentarily.
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Os throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Os throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and Os moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Os's defenses.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliva punishes Os's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliva jabs Os right on the nose. Os blinks but takes it well.
Os misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliva misses with a hook. Os ducked under it nicely.
Os on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Os scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliva throws the left hand but Os avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Os lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliva doesn't seem phased though.
Os missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Os connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Os looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
A cross from Os lands.
Os throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Os moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Os scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Os was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Nice body punch from Oliva.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Os throws out the jab.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Os.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Os misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Os throws out the jab.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.
Os takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Os throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva defending well as Os loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Os. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Os.
Oliva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Os counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Os under the eye.
Oliva dips to his left and cracks Os with an uppercut!
Os misses with a hook
and Oliva counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Os's body.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva throws a hook but Os blocks it.
Os misses with a hook
and Oliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Os misses.
Oliva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliva misses with a series of wild punches.
Pete Os is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva works over Os's head and body with a nice combination.
Oliva slips a jab from Os.
A lazy left from Os finds it's target.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Oliva. Beautiful body shot.
Oliva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Os has had enough of the clinch but Oliva keeps him there for the moment.
Oliva breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Os.
Oliva misses with a knee strike.
Os lands with a left to the head.
Os breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Os throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Os scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Os swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Os throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a low kick, right behind Os 's knee.
Os scores with a punch to the head.
Os clobbers Oliva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
A left lands for Oliva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Os moves into range and connects with a jab.
Os scores with a three punch combo!
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Os throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Os, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Os backs off Oliva throws a huge counter combo but Os manages to avoid it all.
Os throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Os throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
Os connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliva's hands.
Os stalks Oliva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliva's face. Oliva staggers backwards, shaken.
Os keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva slips a straight right by Os.
A jab from Os does it's job there.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Os as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Os throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Os.
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Os throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Os is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Os throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Os or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Os's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliva scores with a body shot.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Os on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva jabs Os right on the nose. Os blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Oliva as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
Os throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Os misses.
Os throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Os misses with a straight left.
Os gets tackled into the cage by Oliva. Oliva maintains the clinch.
Os is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Os is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Os's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Os misses with a straight right.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliva swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Os misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biscuit Oliva.
I think Oliva 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dawkins (ranked 1508 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Alex Deigos (ranked 230 p4p, 317 weight class). Alex Deigos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Dawkins's chin.
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Deigos!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deigos rushes Dawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Dawkins has Deigos pressed against the cage.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Dawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawkins misses with a knee strike.
Dawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deigos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins manages to pull guard.
Deigos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins'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.
Dawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deigos is looking to stand up but Dawkins won't let him.
Dawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deigos wants to get up but he can't break Dawkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dawkins trying to control the position.
Dawkins has a closed guard, preventing Deigos from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deigos is pushing Dawkins's head away, looking to escape. Dawkins manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to move to mount but Deigos blocks the move with his legs.
Deigos is trying to get back to his feet.
Dawkins wants to control but Deigos is keeping him busy.
Dawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Deigos's head but Deigos avoids it well.
Dawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Deigos prevents Dawkins from moving into mount.
Dawkins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dawkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Deigos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Deigos to see if he's OK.
Dawkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Deigos ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Deigos's head but Deigos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Deigos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawkins is pushing Deigos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawkins misses with a body punch.
Deigos working hard to break the clinch.
Dawkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deigos is keeping busy.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Deigos avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deigos's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deigos tries to clinch but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Dawkins - just one landing.
Dawkins gets tackled into the cage by Deigos. Deigos maintains the clinch.
Dawkins stalls.
Dawkins lands a body punch.
Dawkins is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deigos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deigos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deigos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deigos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deigos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deigos moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
Deigos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deigos dodges an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Deigos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deigos wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deigos gets a clinch.
Dawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Deigos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawkins trying to control the position but instead, Deigos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawkins into the cage.
Dawkins stalls.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Deigos can't break the clinch.
Dawkins lands an elbow that stopped Deigos in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deigos avoids the elbow strike from Dawkins, against the cage.
Deigos working hard to break the clinch.
Deigos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deigos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deigos's guard.
Deigos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins has hold of one of Deigos's legs. Deigos is fighting the takedown attempt but Dawkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Deigos is keeping the position.
Dawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Deigos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dawkins working for submissions but it's allowed Deigos to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos tries to stand and escape but Dawkins is controlling the position.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawkins wants to control but Deigos is keeping busy.
Deigos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Deigos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawkins. That snapped Deigos's head back.
Dawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Deigos wants to clinch up but Dawkins keeps it at a distance.
Deigos wants to clinch.
Dawkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deigoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Dawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deigos in his tracks.
Deigos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deigos tries to clinch but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins lands with a kick to the temple. Deigos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deigos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deigos wants to clinch.
Dawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deigos moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deigos has closed the distance and engaged Dawkins in a clinch.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Deigos shrugs off.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses.
Dawkins pulls guard.
Deigos stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Dawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Deigos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Deigos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deigos tries to clinch there but Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Deigos gets an underhook and turns Dawkins into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Dawkins.
Dawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Deigos's shoulder, as Deigos tries to avoid the shot.
Dawkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deigos walks into a straight right hand from Dawkins.
Deigos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alex Deigos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawkins lands a shot to the body.
Dawkins leaning against his opponent.
Dawkins misses with a knee strike.
Deigos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deigos tries to clinch up.
Dawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deigos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deigos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deigos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Deigos avoids the head kick by Dawkins.
Alex Deigos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins cracks Deigos with a good jab.
Deigos clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawkins tries to throw a body punch but Deigos avoids it by throwing Dawkins back against the cage.
Dawkins manages to break the clinch.
Dawkins misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Dawkins.
Dawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Deigos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos tries to strike from the bottom.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Deigos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deigos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawkins defends well.
Deigos keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Deigos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deigos wants to clinch up but Dawkins keeps it at a distance.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins lands with a nice body kick.
Deigos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deigos doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deigos walks into a jab.
Dawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawkins scores with a nice head shot.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deigos can do to turn this around?
Dawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deigos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deigos moves away.
Dawkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Dawkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deigos throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Deigos throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deigos has Dawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Deigos misses with a body punch.
Deigos misses with a punch to the body.
Jason Dawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deigos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawkins 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akil Paschal (ranked 2796 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 327 p4p, 185 weight class). Bartolomeu Ganz 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akil Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Ganz shows good takedown defense.
Paschal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paschal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ganz. No joy for Paschal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akil Paschal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paschal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganz tries to sprawl out of it but Paschal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ganz tests Paschal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ganz is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ganz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal is thwarting Ganz's attempts to control the position.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Ganz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
Paschal uses his free foot to push down on Ganz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ganz.
Paschal prevents Ganz from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paschal has hold of Ganz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ganz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paschal moves to the back position.
Ganz tries to roll but Paschal sticks to his back.
Paschal looking to break Ganz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ganz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paschal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Paschal controlling from the back.
Ganz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ganz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paschal.
Paschal avoiding Ganz 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganz tries to escape the position.
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Ganz right now.
Paschal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ganz is defending well though. Paschal let's go of the attempt for now.
Ganz is really stuck here.
Paschal trying to control.
Ganz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ganz right now.
Ganz trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paschal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A lull in the action here.
Ganz can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal working for the choke.
Paschal keeps control of the position as Ganz tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal dominated that round.
That's time! Paschal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ganz cracks Paschal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ganz punishes Paschal's body with a nice straight punch.
Paschal fails with the takedown
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganz scores with a jab to the head.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ganz as he avoids it easily.
Ganz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ganz lands a big head kick that sends Paschal to the canvas! Ganz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristo Kivi (ranked 855 p4p, 1157 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 120 p4p, 159 weight class). Waterfall Jr has chosen John Lennon - Imagine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kristo Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi moves into range and clinches up with Waterfall Jr.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Waterfall Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Waterfall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi wants the takedown. Waterfall Jr is fighting it off but Kivi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Waterfall Jr's guard against the cage.
Waterfall Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kivi.
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kivi passes into half guard.
Kivi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waterfall Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi working over Waterfall Jr with some ground and pound. Waterfall Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kivi working the head and body with strikes.
Waterfall Jr 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.
Waterfall Jr is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kivi connects with a nice short shot to Waterfall Jr's temple.
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Kivi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waterfall Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kivi trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Kivi lands strikes from half guard.
Waterfall Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Waterfall Jr has his foot on Kivi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kivi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Waterfall Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kivi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kivi trying to control but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr trying to control the position.
Kivi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.
Kivi tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterfall Jr is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kivi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kivi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Waterfall Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waterfall Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kivi is working Waterfall Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kivi cracks Waterfall Jr with a solid left hand.
Waterfall Jr has his foot on Kivi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kivi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kivi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kivi is working Waterfall Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivi postures up and lands a big shot to Waterfall Jr's brow.
Kivi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kivi wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristo Kivi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Waterfall Jr misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Kivi avoids it easily.
Kivi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kivi misses its intended target.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Waterfall Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kivi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waterfall Jr.
Kivi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Waterfall Jr throws a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waterfall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Waterfall Jr throws a front kick aimed at Kivi's knee but Kivi avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.
Good exchange - Kivi coming out on top.
Waterfall Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kivi. Kivi gets slowly back to his feet.
Waterfall Jr sizes up Kivi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Kivi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Waterfall Jr staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Kivi blocks the leg kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kivi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kivi tries to avoid it.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waterfall Jr catches Kivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Waterfall Jr.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab from Kivi.
Waterfall Jr cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Kivi throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterfall Jr.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Kivi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Waterfall Jr misses with a low kick.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to Kivi's midsection.
Waterfall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Waterfall Jr lands with a cross.
Kivi throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kivi scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waterfall Jr controls Kivi momentarily but Kivi frees himself.
Kivi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterfall Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kivi has managed to get both his arms back between Waterfall Jr's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kivi is proving a slippery customer.
Kivi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kivi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kivi is stalling in the full guard.
Waterfall Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi trying to control but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr controlling Kivi's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving.
Waterfall Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kivi has picked Waterfall Jr up and slammed him! Waterfall Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Kivi manages to pass to side control!
Kivi scoring with punches and elbows.
Kivi cracks Waterfall Jr with a big elbow.
Waterfall Jr is trying to control Kivi's posture but Kivi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Waterfall Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Waterfall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waterfall Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Kivi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kivi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Waterfall Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waterfall Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waterfall Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waterfall Jr scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Waterfall Jr.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waterfall Jr's hands.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Waterfall Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Waterfall Jr saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Waterfall Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Waterfall Jr missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi tries to counter with a takedown but Waterfall Jr is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Waterfall Jr tries to buck Kivi off but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Waterfall Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Kivi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Waterfall Jr some visible discomfort.
Waterfall Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kivi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kivi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kivi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kristo Kivi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterfall Jr wants to hold on but Kivi pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands a big shot there that rocks Waterfall Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kivi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Waterfall Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kivi unloading with bombs!
Kivi with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kivi has a good base and remains in mount.
Waterfall Jr tries to lock up and control but Kivi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Waterfall Jr's face.
Kivi working Waterfall Jr over with strikes here.
Kivi unloading with bombs!
Kivi avoids the attempt from Waterfall Jr to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands a big elbow.
Waterfall Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kivi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Waterfall Jr's face.
Waterfall Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Waterfall Jr is looking to improve his position but Kivi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kivi with a couple of short strikes.
Kivi lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Waterfall Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kivi is landing with some decent strikes but Waterfall Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Kivi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Waterfall Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kivi dominating with strikes here.
Kivi breaks from Waterfall Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kivi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Waterfall Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kivi 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristo Kivi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Dankovich (ranked 1200 p4p, 1823 weight class) and Umaro Sunsmon (ranked 146 p4p, 218 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaro Sunsmon!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sunsmon misses the jab.
Dankovich moves away from the strike by Sunsmon.
Dankovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunsmon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dankovich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sunsmon avoids it.
Sunsmon clinches up against the cage.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Sunsmon.
Sunsmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Dankovich lands a body punch.
Sunsmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Umaro Sunsmon has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
Sunsmon misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich tries to work over Sunsmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sunsmon or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Dankovich.
Sunsmon looks winded!
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Sunsmon avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunsmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Dankovich.
Dankovich works on Sunsmon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Sunsmon blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunsmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sunsmon's elbow.
Sunsmon tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Sunsmon back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunsmon controls his hands.
Dankovich pushes Sunsmon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunsmon misses with some punches.
Sunsmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
Sunsmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Dankovich works on Sunsmon's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Sunsmon blocks it.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dankovich.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunsmon backwards.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
A short left from Dankovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich pushes Sunsmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That has opened up Umaro Sunsmon's cut even more.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dankovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich pushes Sunsmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Sunsmon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sunsmon's gas tank.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Dankovich.
Dankovich cracks Sunsmon with a nice body shot.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sunsmons head.
 Sunsmon is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Dankovich.
Sunsmon is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
Dankovich lands a shot to the body.
Sunsmon seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich drops Sunsmon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sunsmon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dankovich throws a big uppercut that drops Sunsmon! More strikes from Dankovich and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sunsmon lies dazed against the cage as Dankovich celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
A very excited looking Anzor Dankovich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Umaro Sunsmon had this to say: 'Cut cut cut'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 506 p4p, 354 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 80 p4p, 57 weight class). Grigoriy Petrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buzz Killer's 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Petrov catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer blocks the body kick.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Petrov 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.
Petrov cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrov - that will leave a mark!
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Killer walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Killer stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killer tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Killer leaning against his opponent.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Killer tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
 Killer is rocked!
Killer lands with a good body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Killer lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petrov jabs at Killer's body.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Petrov works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Killer throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killer tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Petrov looks to move away, Killer throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Killer wants to clinch.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov thumps Killer with a low kick.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem.
Killer throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Killer blocks a jab.
As Petrov looks to move away, Killer throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Killer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killer.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killer tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov lands a jab to Killer's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab. Killer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Buzz Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a cross.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killer throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov works Killer's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Killer didn't see that one coming.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Killer's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Petrov catches Killer right on the button with a cross.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Killer. That did some damage!
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Merel (ranked 350 p4p, 333 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 32 p4p, 29 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Merel misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Merel checks a leg kick.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merel misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Merel.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Demenok 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.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merel misses with a takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Merel takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Demenok misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demenok as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Merel under the eye.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel fails to land the takedown.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Merel tries to counter with a takedown but Demenok is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Demenok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merel.
Merel throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Demenok looks to land a combination but Merel avoids it well.
Merel feinted with a counter takedown.
Demenok pushes Merel away with a front kick.
Merel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Demenok defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Merel misses.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Demenok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demenok throws a nice looking combination but Merel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Merel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel with a poor takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Merel.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Merel on the side of the head.
A jab from Merel finds it's way through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok digs a good hook to Merel's body.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Merel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Merel blocks a jab.
Demenok 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.
Merel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.
Merel lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok gets underhooks to prevent Merel's takedown attempt.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merel backwards.
Demenok pushes Merel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demenok tries a body shot but Merel blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merel.
A shot in the inside from Merel.
Merel tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Merel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Merel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Merel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demenok bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merel.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Demenok swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Merel moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Merel shoots in but no luck this time.
Merel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Demenok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Merel scrambles back to his feet.
Merel shoots in for a double leg but Demenok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok punishes Merel's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Merel's shoulder, as Merel tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok lands a jab to the head.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Merel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Merel finds it's way through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok staying out of range there.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok jabs at Merel's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Merel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
Merel blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely.
Merel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Merel.
Merel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Merel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Merel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
A combination from Demenok does no damage.
Demenok lands with a hook. Merel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merel slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
Merel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Merel misses.
Merel swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Demenok punishes Merel's body with a nice straight punch.
Merel takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Merel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok stuffs the takedown.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Merel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel lands a jab.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demenok avoids it really well and circles away.
Merel throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Merel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok leaves Merel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demenok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel avoids the body shot from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Merel misses with a looping right.
Merel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merel is looking to advance position but Demenok won't allow it.
Demenok is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
Demenok wants to get back to his feet.
Demenok is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Demenok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demenok wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.
Merel is working for a kimura but Demenok is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel looks to land a strike but Demenok avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Demenok is controlling Merel's posture.
Merel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demenok is controlling Merel's posture.
Anthony Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demenok trying to control the position.
Merel cracks Demenok with a solid left hand.
Merel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demenok trying to control the position.
Merel being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but Demenok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Demenok finds it's target.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok misses the jab.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok slips a straight right by Merel.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Merel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Demenok on his heels. He'll look to pass Demenok's guard now, I'm sure.
Demenok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demenok wants to stand but Merel is controlling the position.
Demenok is wriggling around but Merel manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel prevents Demenok from improving his position.
Anthony Merel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demenok defends it well.
Merel drops an elbow to the side of Demenok's head.
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demenok is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Demenok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I've got Demenok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Plusnin (ranked 1502 p4p, 810 weight class) and Stevo Caruga (ranked 180 p4p, 111 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Plusnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevo Caruga!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caruga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plusnin controls the position.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga manages to get back to half guard.
Caruga is trying to control but can't.
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
Well, if Plusnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Caruga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is looking to control Plusnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caruga avoid being mounted?
Plusnin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to control. Caruga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plusnin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caruga is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caruga defends it well.
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caruga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plusnin wants to work for an arm triangle but Caruga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well.
Plusnin seems to be working for a kimura but Caruga defends the submission attempt.
Plusnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caruga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Plusnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caruga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plusnin has managed to get both his arms back between Caruga's legs - danger averted.
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin distracts Caruga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caruga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plusnin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caruga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caruga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plusnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caruga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caruga takes one to the chin there.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caruga can do to turn this around?
Caruga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Plusnin lands with a hook. Caruga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plusnin jabs Caruga right on the nose. Caruga blinks but takes it well.
Caruga moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.
Plusnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin loads up on a big right hand but Caruga slips the punch.
Caruga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plusnin's half guard.
Caruga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plusnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caruga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plusnin tries to roll over but Caruga keeps him under control.
Caruga is trying to work for a kimura but Plusnin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caruga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caruga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard.
Plusnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plusnin has his foot on Caruga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caruga works his way back into a safe position though.
Plusnin is trying to keep Caruga in close.
Plusnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caruga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga is pushing down on Plusnin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plusnin is fighting to maintain full guard but Caruga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caruga is working for a kimura but Plusnin is defending it quite comfortably.
Plusnin looking for submissions off his back.
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Plusnin manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin working a defensive guard here.
Caruga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caruga advances to half guard.
Caruga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caruga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Caruga.
Caruga wants to work for an arm triangle but Plusnin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plusnin actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caruga is working away from the top position though.
Caruga is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin won't allow Caruga to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevo Caruga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Plusnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Plusnin throws a hook but Caruga blocks it.
Caruga slips under a jab from Plusnin.
Plusnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plusnin working the head and body with strikes.
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caruga gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plusnin trying to control but Caruga is working from the bottom.
Plusnin working some strikes from top position.
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plusnin defends it easily.
Plusnin passes Caruga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Plusnin is looking for a kimura here.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Plusnin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin wants to free his trapped foot but Caruga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caruga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plusnin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Caruga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plusnin.
Vladimir Plusnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Caruga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Caruga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caruga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Caruga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plusnin dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Caruga is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caruga is trying to hold Plusnin in close to prevent damage but Plusnin has managed to pass into half guard.
Caruga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caruga trying to hold on to Plusnin's head to control him but Plusnin postures up.
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caruga sees it coming and defends easily.
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Caruga is defending it quite comfortably.
Caruga is not content to let Plusnin control the position.
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.
Caruga looking for submissions off his back.
Caruga wants to improve his position but Plusnin is controlling well.
Caruga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plusnin pulls his head out easily.
Plusnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Caruga!
Caruga is looking to get to half guard.
Plusnin lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plusnin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Caruga manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Caruga is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plusnin 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Plusnin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Plusnin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 199 p4p, 537 weight class) and Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 31 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Misha Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartz misses the body punch
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartz's knee momentarily.
Hasselhoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartz doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Bartz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hasselhoff doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Hasselhoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hasselhoff connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bartz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz cracks Hasselhoff with an open hand slap.
Hasselhoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hasselhoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz lunges at Hasselhoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hasselhoff's hand.
Hasselhoff walks into a left hand.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hasselhoff throws a right hand that misses
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
Bartz missing with a left hand there. Hasselhoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz moves in looking to clinch but Hasselhoff pushes him off.
It seemed like Hasselhoff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hasselhoff under the eye.
Hasselhoff looks for the body kick but Bartz saw that one coming.
Hasselhoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Bartz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz scores with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasselhoff lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Bartz misses.
Hasselhoff lands a big head kick that sends Bartz tumbling to the mat! Hasselhoff takes a step backwards and waves Bartz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bartz is rocked!
It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Hasselhoff fakes the body blow, causing Bartz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bartz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misha Hasselhoff!
Misha Hasselhoff is the new light heavyweight champion!
Misha Hasselhoff 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 776 p4p, 314 weight class) and Sambo Sam (ranked 118 p4p, 53 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam wants to clinch up but Chavaski keeps it at a distance.
Sam closes the distance but Chavaski moves to the side
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sam is looking to regain half guard here but Chavaski keeps moving and retains side control.
Sam being controlled for a moment.
Sam tries to buck Chavaski off but Chavaski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to control but Chavaski postures up.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Sam manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chavaski.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chavaski trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Sam is looking to control Chavaski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold.
Sam manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavaski stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavaski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavaski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Sam's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam wants to control from the top but Chavaski keeps moving.
Sam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chavaski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sam, into his guard.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski advances position into side control!
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Remi Chavaski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sam throws a head kick but Chavaski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chavaski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sam manages to circle out of the way.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavaski tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Sam misses
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sam is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chavaski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sam wants to improve his position but Chavaski is controlling well.
Sam moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam trying to keep a closed guard but Chavaski is proving a slippery customer.
Sam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
Chavaski advances position into side control!
Sam is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
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.
Sam wants to control but Chavaski postures up.
Chavaski wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Sam manages to get back to half guard.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sam.
Sam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sam is looking to pass into half guard but Chavaski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chavaski is in guard.
Chavaski preventing the sweep.
Chavaski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chavaski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sam to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chavaski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sam pulls down on the head and he's put Chavaski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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