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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varban Botev (ranked 3191 p4p, 5926 weight class) and Pearce Pennington (ranked 393 p4p, 521 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Varban Botev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pearce Pennington!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Botev's guard.
Pennington with a nice head shot there.
Botev managing to control the position.
Pennington works over Botev with some ground and pound from guard.
Botev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Botev tries to get out of the position.
Pennington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pennington trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Botev wants to sweep but no luck.
Botev keeping moving, preventing Pennington from controlling successfully.
Pennington looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Botev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pennington's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botev throwing strikes but missing.
Botev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pennington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Botev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pennington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Botev working some strikes from top position.
Botev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Botev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Botev throws a big right hand that misses.
Botev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botev.
Botev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pennington being controlled here, momentarily.
Botev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pennington 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.
Botev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Botev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Botev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Botev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Botev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Botev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pennington defending well though.
Botev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Botev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Botev is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington taking some punishment here, with Botev in his half guard.
Botev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Botev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Botev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Botev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Varban Botev 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.
Botev swings for the body but Pennington moves out of range.
Botev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pennington slips under a jab from Botev.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Botev.
Botev grinds an elbow into Pennington's temple.
Pennington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Botev.
Pennington defending against the ground and pound.
Botev is chipping away with strikes.
Botev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Botev landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Botev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Botev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Botev working the ground and pound but Pennington is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Botev scores with punches from side control.
Botev moves into full mount!
Botev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pennington looks a forlorn figure.
Pennington blocking the ground and pound.
Botev lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Botev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Botev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 Pennington is rocked!
Pennington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pennington is still in real trouble! Can Botev finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Botev! Pennington is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Varban Botev!
Varban Botev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pellinore Listenoise (ranked 4196 p4p, 4186 weight class) and Dave Abbott (ranked 431 p4p, 430 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pellinore Listenoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listenoise is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abbott's half guard.
Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Listenoise throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abbott throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abbott trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Listenoise postures up.
Listenoise has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Listenoise won't allow Abbott to sweep him here.
Abbott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Listenoise manages to get himself to full guard.
Listenoise looking for a guillotine here but Abbott defends easily.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Listenoise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbott is working Listenoise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Listenoise had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abbott defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abbott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Listenoise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abbott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abbott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Listenoise keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abbott lands a couple of elbows.
 Listenoise is rocked!
Listenoise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abbott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Listenoise is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Listenoise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abbott controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listenoise seems to have got his legs back now.
Abbott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abbott arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Listenoise's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Abbott!
A less than humble Dave Abbott misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ihme Mies (ranked 2861 p4p, 3162 weight class) and Charlie McDavid (ranked 410 p4p, 443 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ihme Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid misses with a double jab
and Mies counters with a straight right hand.
Mies avoids the body shot from McDavid.
It looked like Mies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mies fails to land with a series of punches.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDavid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mies moves into the clinch successfully.
Mies is pushing McDavid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDavid manages to break the clinch.
Mies drops McDavid with a beautiful combination! McDavid stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mies is looking for the KO!
McDavid is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mies sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through McDavid's defenses. It connects perfectly with McDavid's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ihme Mies!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ihme Mies waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Lyashenko (ranked 3140 p4p, 4975 weight class) and Tater Salad (ranked 439 p4p, 558 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Lyashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tater Salad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Lyashenko.
Salad misses with a shot to the body
and Lyashenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyashenko as he connects with a hook.
Salad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Lyashenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lyashenko lands with a nice body punch.
Lyashenko digs a good body shot into Salad's ribs.
Lyashenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Nice jab there from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lyashenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lyashenko drives through and clinches with Salad against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko is working Salad over against the cage.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko pushes Salad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyashenko smiles and moves away.
Lyashenko lands a jab to Salad's midsection.
Salad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salad looks winded!
Lyashenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lyashenko rushes Salad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salad or not.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
Lyashenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyashenko is pushing Salad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Salad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyashenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tater Salad.
Lyashenko scores with the left hand. Salad knows he should have avoided that one.
Lyashenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lyashenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salad's hands.
Lyashenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salad moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Nice body punch from Lyashenko - that landed with a thud.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salad up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyashenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyashenko rushes Salad and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko is working Salad over against the cage.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Salad is breathing heavily.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.
Lyashenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko closes the distance and pushes Salad back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salad can do to turn this around?
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lyashenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lyashenko lands with a right to the head.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
Salad is rocked!
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salad up against the cage.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyashenko digs a right hand underneath Salad's ribcage. Salad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
A body shot lands from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a hook to the body.
Lyashenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salad backwards.
Nice body punch from Lyashenko.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salad takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Salad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Salad tries to pull guard but Lyashenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Salad drops back down to his feet.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko digs a right hand into Salad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salad's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lyashenko gets through Salad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyashenko.
A short uppercut from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a shot to the side of Salad's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko is leaning against Salad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyashenko lands with a left to the head.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Lyashenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lyashenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lyashenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyashenko stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Lyashenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lyashenko moves into range and clinches up with Salad.
Salad takes a shot to the head.
Lyashenko pushes Salad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyashenko stops a takedown attempt from Salad.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salads head.
Salad jumps guard but Lyashenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyashenko drops Salad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Salad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Salad is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyashenko finish him?
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!
Lyashenko is pushing Salad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyashenko dips a shoulder and cracks Salad with a mighty uppercut! Salad falls back against the cage and Lyashenko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Salad is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lyashenko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko gave a mention to IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tater Salad spoke after the fight, saying 'You May Have Defeated Tater Salad, But You Will Pay For It In A Few Hours, Mark My Words!!. Check Out Your Fighters Injury!! Probably Shitting His Guts Out. Tater Salad Happens To Us All Sometimes. Lets Have A Moment Of Silence For Tater Salad.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howie Dewitt (ranked 2411 p4p, 2835 weight class) and Egor Kuznecov (ranked 262 p4p, 306 weight class). Dewitt comes to the cage accompanied by Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznecov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznecov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznecov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dewitt avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Kuznecov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dewitt throws a head kick but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Dewitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznecov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuznecov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznecov stands up over Dewitt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuznecov stops Dewitt from standing up.
Kuznecov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznecov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dewitt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuznecov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznecov cracks Dewitt with a solid left hand.
Kuznecov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznecov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznecov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dewitt being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznecov is in close to Dewitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznecov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuznecov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuznecov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dewitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznecov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dewitt's head.
Kuznecov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznecov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznecov postures up.
Kuznecov loads up on a big left hand. Dewitt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kuznecov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dewitt can't hide his disappointment, as Kuznecov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egor Kuznecov!
A very excited looking Egor Kuznecov 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greggory Silalahi (ranked 1899 p4p, 4160 weight class) and Jason Hay (ranked 109 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory Silalahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Hay!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silalahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hay, as that shot connected.
Silalahi lands with an overhand left.
Hay throws a lazy uppercut
and Silalahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hay blocks a jab.
We've been told by Silalahi's head coaches at LA Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Hay misses with a jab to the body
and Silalahi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hay.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Hay moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silalahi misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Hay there.
Silalahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Hay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay wants to clinch
and Hay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jason Hay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silalahi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hay.
Hay ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
Hay ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi throws the left hand but Hay avoids the punch easily.
Hay loads up on a big right hand but Silalahi slips the punch.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hay blocks a jab.
Hay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silalahi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hay's head.
Hay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silalahi manages to avoid it.
Silalahi scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay throws a sloppy body shot
and Silalahi counters with a straight right hand.
Hay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silalahi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay throws a right hand that misses
and Silalahi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silalahi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silalahi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hay.
Silalahi looks to throw the jab but Hay is out of range.
Silalahi lands with a shot to the body.
Hay throws a right hand that misses
and Silalahi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hay looks winded!
Silalahi clobbers Hay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silalahi throws a hook to the side of Hay's head but Hay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi avoids the body shot from Hay.
Hay throws a big shot that misses.
Silalahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hay.
Hay tries to bum rush Silalahi with a series of wild strikes but Silalahi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Silalahi there.
Hay lands with a straight right. Silalahi didn't see that one coming.
Silalahi clobbers Hay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hay blocks a jab.
Hay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Silalahi.
Hay is rocked!
Silalahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hay.
Silalahi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hay is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?
Hay walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Silalahi swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greggory Silalahi!
Our winner, Greggory Silalahi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euan Daxton (ranked 1501 p4p, 1870 weight class) and Excalam Black (ranked 226 p4p, 289 weight class). Daxton comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Brightside. The crowd seem to be enjoying Black's choice of entrance music: Signe de contradiction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Daxton.
Daxton looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black throws a leg kick but Daxton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daxton misses with a body kick.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Daxton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Black with the counter takedown but Daxton avoids it easily.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Daxton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daxton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black just leaning against Daxton, taking a breather.
Daxton manages to break the clinch.
Daxton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daxton scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Daxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
Daxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daxton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black advances to half guard.
Black is working for a kimura but Daxton is defending it quite comfortably.
Black trying to control from half guard but Daxton is working away.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black is pressing down on Daxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daxton is holding on for now.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daxton defending well though.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Daxton is defending well.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Daxton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black is keen to just control but Daxton is a slippery customer.
Black misses with a head shot. Daxton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Daxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Daxton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daxton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Black postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daxton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Black, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black lands a jab to Daxton's midsection.
Daxton tries to work over Black's front leg with a kick but Black checks it.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton avoids the body shot from Black.
Daxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daxton lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Daxton.
A punch combination from Daxton misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black is looking for a kimura but Daxton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black wants to control but Daxton is keeping him busy.
Black wants to pass the guard but Daxton is defending well.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daxton to regain full guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Daxton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daxton defends well.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black has an active guard here but Daxton has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to get back to full guard but Daxton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Daxton is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Black tries to improve his position but instead Daxton has taken his back!
Black tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Daxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black breaks Daxton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daxton is keeping the position for now.
Black passes into half guard.
Black is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Daxton is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Euan Daxton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Black blocks a head kick by Daxton.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daxton moves away.
Daxton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Daxton throws a leg kick
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Daxton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black cracks Daxton with a nice body shot.
Daxton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daxton swinging wildly here.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Black looking to score a takedown here. Daxton is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Daxton's guard.
Black passes Daxton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daxton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daxton defending well though.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Daxton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Daxton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black thows a huge punch but Daxton dodges it nicely.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daxton won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black works his foot free and advances to mount.
Black throws some wild stikes that Daxton manages to avoid easily.
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Daxton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Black throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daxton because Black loaded up on that one.
Black throws some wild stikes that Daxton manages to avoid easily.
Black is landing with some decent strikes but Daxton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daxton?
Daxton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Daxton is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Black breaks from Daxton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Black fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Black landing punches.
Black looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black tries to control but Daxton wriggling away.
Daxton blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Excalam Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Excalam Black!
After winning the bout, Excalam Black thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Euan Daxton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 590 p4p, 3378 weight class) and Ramey Couzins (ranked 57 p4p, 273 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Tropkillaz-Gorilla. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramey Couzins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribeiro misses with a leg kick
and Couzins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couzins.
Ribeiro kicks Couzins off and gets to his feet.
Ribeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couzins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribeiro clinches up with Couzins and pushes him back against the cage.
Couzins takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couzins looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Couzins wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ribeiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Couzins looks winded!
Couzins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joanderson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins.
Ribeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couzins decides to pull guard.
Ribeiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couzins's head.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Roar Fitness & 24/7 Martial Arts inform us that Couzins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couzins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couzins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Couzins's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Ribeiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Couzins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couzins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couzins trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Couzins is keeping the position.
Couzins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couzins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couzins has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Couzins wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Couzins is looking for a sweep.
Couzins is still trying to improve position.
Ribeiro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couzins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couzins is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment.
Ribeiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Couzins's legs.
Ribeiro advances nicely into full mount.
Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joanderson Ribeiro 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.
Couzins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro can pounce on him.
A low kick from Ribeiro is predictable there
and Couzins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couzins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribeiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couzins's guard! Nice work there by Ribeiro!
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Couzins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Couzins wants to get back to full guard.
Couzins throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Ribeiro to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Couzins is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Joanderson Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 1094 p4p, 1519 weight class) and Jackson Alvarez (ranked 75 p4p, 95 weight class). Alvarez has chosen Juan Luis Guerra - Soldado as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yordan.
Yordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Yordan's head.
Yordan throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yordan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Yordan working a defensive guard but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Yordan wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez drags him back down.
Alvarez takes a little break here. Yordan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yordan wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvarez dominates the positioning.
Yordan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alvarez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
Yordan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yordan is looking to escape.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Yordan's hands, connecting with Yordan's forehead.
Yordan tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yordan has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
That's two 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.
Yordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yordan's waist but Yordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yordan's guard.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Yordan is retaining full guard.
Yordan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yordan is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez prevents Yordan from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez won't allow Yordan to sweep him here.
Yordan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yordan wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Yordan's belly button to the back.
Alvarez lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yordan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Yordan is looking to counter punch.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Yordan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Yordan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Yordan misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yordan won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Yordan is working away.
Yordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yordan misses the jab.
Yordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Yordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yordan.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Yordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yordan leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Alvarez works over Yordan's head and body with a nice combination.
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Yordan throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Yordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Yordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Alvarez defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yordan checks it well.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Yordan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Yordan misses with a looping right.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Yordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Alvarez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Yordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Yordan punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Yordan connects with a crisp jab.
Yordan lands the left hand.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yordan misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Alvarez throws a series of strikes that have Yordan backpedaling.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yordan looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yordan was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yordan pushes Alvarez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Yordan slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Yordan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yordan.
Yordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yordan throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Yordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Yordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Yordan breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yordan with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Yordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yordan counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez throws a low kick, looking for Yordan's leg but Yordan calmly moves out of range.
Yordan lands a body shot.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yordan backs up against the cage.
Yordan lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yordan is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Yordan with a nice cross.
Yordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Yordan.
Yordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
Yordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Yordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez takes a swing at Yordan's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yordan, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Yordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
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!
Yordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Yordan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yordan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Yordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yordan.
Alvarez lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yordan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Yordan dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yordan jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Yordan lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Yordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Yordan scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yordan misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Yordan.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Yordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Yordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Yordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yordan at a distance.
Yordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yordan clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Yordan lands with a right hand.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yordan swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Yordan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Yordan catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Yordan scores with a push kick.
Alvarez with a hook.
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Yordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yordan. Yordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Yordan lands a jab to the head.
Yordan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez is rocked!
Yordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Yordan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Yordan finish him?
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yordan is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Yordan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yordan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Yordan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvarez defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan connects with a leg kick.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Yordan lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Yordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Yordan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Yordan. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Yordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Yordan lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Yordan tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Yordan counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yordan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yordan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yordan.
Yordan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez just manages to avoid it.
Yordan throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yordan circles away.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Yordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Yordan throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Yordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Yordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yordan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yordan scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yordan circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Yordan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yordan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yordan clinches with his opponent.
Yordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.
A short left from Yordan.
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Yordan, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Yordan against the cage but Yordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan clinches.
Yordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Yordan is controlling him.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yordan manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Yordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Yordan misses.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Yordan sprawls well.
Yordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yordan clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Yordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yordan also avoids with ease.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan had his way with Jackson Alvarez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Yordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yordan leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yordan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Yordan is working from the bottom.
Yordan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yordan tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez won't allow Yordan to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yordan trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Yordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez stalks Yordan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yordan's face. Yordan staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Yordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez cracks Yordan with an open hand slap.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Yordan pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents Yordan from getting back to his feet.
Yordan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yordan pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Daud Yordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yordan loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Yordan staying out of range there.
Yordan cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Yordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yordan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yordan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yordan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Yordan lands the left hand.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Yordan.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Yordan counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yordan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yordan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan retains his bantamweight title!
Daud Yordan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 604 p4p, 1776 weight class) and Brandon Cillian (ranked 92 p4p, 239 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCoy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to YxngB - The Irish. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Cillian!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cillian.
McCoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cillian swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCoy counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Cillian! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Gillechriosd McCoy said 'They said I was a one trick pony and wouldn't make it off The Island..... but here I am... back in gold where I belong!!!!'.
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