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AVKT 24: Bringing Death PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Huhtala (ranked 25289 p4p, 25180 weight class) and Ernie Stone (ranked 554 p4p, 564 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niilo Huhtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Stone!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huhtala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Huhtala shoots in.
Huhtala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone tries to clinch there but Huhtala circles away.
Huhtala tries to counter with a takedown but Stone is quick to defend against it.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Huhtala in a clinch.
Huhtala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Huhtala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhtala controls his hands.
Huhtala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Huhtala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhtala fails to land the takedown.
Stone gets a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stone has eaten all the pies!
Stone slows down the pace here.
Huhtala wants the takedown. Stone is fighting it off but Huhtala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stone's guard against the cage.
Huhtala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhtala tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhtala wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Huhtala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huhtala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huhtala looking to pass the guard.
Huhtala passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huhtala is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huhtala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhtala 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.
Huhtala wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhtala is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huhtala wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Huhtala is looking for a kimura but Stone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huhtala to get the leverage.
Huhtala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Huhtala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niilo Huhtala!
Niilo Huhtala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Abramovicz (ranked 5210 p4p, 5262 weight class) and Luke Muller (ranked 259 p4p, 260 weight class). Ruslan Abramovicz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Muller 's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Abramovicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Muller !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Muller . Those never looked like landing.
Luke Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a series of punches but Abramovicz moves out of range.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abramovicz.
Abramovicz catches Muller napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Muller to the canvas!
 Muller is rocked!
 It looks like Luke Muller has been cut.
Abramovicz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Highkicks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abramovicz chips away with some ground and pound.
Muller is still in real trouble! Can Abramovicz finish him?
Abramovicz cracks Muller with a solid left hand.
Muller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abramovicz controls the pace.
Muller working a defensive guard here.
Muller looks winded!
Abramovicz stands and throws Muller 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Muller 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramovicz working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller wants to control but Abramovicz postures up.
Abramovicz wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.
Abramovicz cracks Muller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abramovicz working the ground and pound.
Muller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abramovicz staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Abramovicz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Muller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abramovicz happy to just control the position for now.
Muller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abramovicz controlling the position from side mount.
Abramovicz landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramovicz takes a little break here. Muller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abramovicz cracks Muller with a big right hand but Muller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Abramovicz trying to control the position but Muller is working away.
Abramovicz is putting a hurting on Muller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Abramovicz working the body and head with strikes.
Muller is being controlled here.
Abramovicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muller on the ground.
Abramovicz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Muller some visible discomfort.
Muller is not content to let Abramovicz control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramovicz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Abramovicz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Abramovicz slips a jab and a cross from Muller .
Abramovicz misses with a low kick.
Muller looks to land a combination but Abramovicz avoids it well.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abramovicz lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Muller up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Abramovicz from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Muller 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruslan Abramovicz!
Ruslan Abramovicz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters π‘ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Leighton (ranked 4093 p4p, 4629 weight class) and Timur Makhmudova (ranked 447 p4p, 477 weight class). Leighton comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls on Parade. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Makhmudova!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Makhmudova pushes him off.
Makhmudova looks to land a combination but Leighton avoids it well.
Leighton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leighton misses with the combination.
Makhmudova throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.
Makhmudova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leighton lands a takedown into guard.
Makhmudova is controlling Leighton's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Makhmudova keeps moving.
Makhmudova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton throws a strike but Makhmudova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhmudova defends it easily.
Makhmudova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhmudova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makhmudova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leighton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leighton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Makhmudova is defending well. Leighton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Makhmudova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leighton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Leighton!
An out of breath Gregory Leighton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cruz (ranked 3224 p4p, 3932 weight class) and Levi Sam (ranked 381 p4p, 439 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levi Sam!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz rushes Sam and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam blocking some punches.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sam keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cruz is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sam lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz scores with a one two! Sam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sam throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Nathan Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz lands a big uppercut and Sam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sam looks OK. Cruz waves Sam back to his feet!
Sam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Sam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cruz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sam drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cruz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sam's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Cruz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friolaugur Sturlaugsson (ranked 2574 p4p, 3760 weight class) and Alpha Zero (ranked 128 p4p, 183 weight class). Alpha Zero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpha Zero!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturlaugsson.
Zero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturlaugsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sturlaugsson passes Zero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zero is defending against the submission attempts here by Sturlaugsson.
Zero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sturlaugsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sturlaugsson is taking a breather. Zero 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero is defending against the submission attempts here by Sturlaugsson.
Sturlaugsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zero wants to get back to his feet.
Sturlaugsson is keen to just control but Zero is a slippery customer.
Zero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturlaugsson pulls his head out easily.
Sturlaugsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zero!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturlaugsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zero is surviving well by controlling Sturlaugsson's body position as best he can.
Zero 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.
Sturlaugsson controlling his opponent.
Sturlaugsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sturlaugsson controlling the pace for now.
Sturlaugsson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zero looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sturlaugsson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
Friolaugur Sturlaugsson very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters π‘ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bing Bang (ranked 3220 p4p, 3562 weight class) and Loki Seb (ranked 246 p4p, 282 weight class). Loki Seb will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bing Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Loki Seb!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang rushes Seb and presses him up against the cage.
Seb looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bang.
Bang gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bang.
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seb on the side of the head.
Seb tries to clinch up.
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bang clinches.
Seb avoids a wild elbow strike from Bang.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Seb.
Bang pushes Seb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is stalling here.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seb blocks an elbow strike from Bang.
Bang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sebs head.
Seb struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seb misses with a two punch combination.
Bang takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bang.
Bang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sebs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang has clasped his hands together around Seb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Bang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bang is looking to take a break and control but Seb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Seb!
Bang swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Robertson (ranked 1998 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Enrico Cammula (ranked 234 p4p, 354 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enrico Cammula!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cammula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robertson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses. Cammula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertson's guard. Nice move by Cammula!
Robertson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cammula throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Robertson's body to avoid the submission. Robertson has instead reached around Cammula's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Robertson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bradley Robertson!
Bradley Robertson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hogg (ranked 997 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Dennis Cunningham (ranked 126 p4p, 245 weight class). Hogg comes to the cage accompanied by Styx - Renegade. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cunningham wants to control but Hogg postures up.
Cunningham tries to bench press Hogg off him but Hogg keeps the position.
Cunningham prevents Hogg from moving into mount.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Hogg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cunningham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hogg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cunningham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogg happy to just control the position for now.
Hogg swings around for an armbar but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hogg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
Hogg has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunningham passes Hogg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogg trying to control here.
Hogg is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunningham trying to control from half guard but Hogg is working away.
Cunningham prevents Hogg from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cunningham tries to pass to full mount but Hogg defends it.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogg wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Hogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunningham is trying to control. Hogg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogg is pressing down on Cunningham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogg is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
Cunningham won't allow Hogg to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hogg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogg goes for a double leg but Cunningham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cunningham continues to drive forward.
Cunningham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogg tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunningham pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Cunningham misses.
Hogg blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Cunningham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogg doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cunningham sprawls and moves away.
Hogg throws out a loose jab but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Cunningham catches Hogg right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Hogg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
Cunningham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogg.
Hogg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cunningham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Cunningham misses the target.
Hogg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogg is defended easily by Cunningham.
A nice side step and Cunningham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Hogg takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogg manages to avoid it.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
Hogg scores with a hook.
Hogg misses with a body shot.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Hogg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cunningham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cunningham gets underhooks to prevent Hogg's takedown attempt.
A short right from Cunningham on the inside.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Hogg lands a nice uppercut.
Cunningham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Hogg is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Oh Hogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cunningham creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hogg with a big uppercut! Hogg tries to clinch up but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hogg to the mat! Hogg covers up and Cunningham unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Cunningham!
Dennis Cunningham is the new heavyweight champion!
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Tellurique (ranked 1069 p4p, 2958 weight class) and Giorgi Gelashvili (ranked 137 p4p, 369 weight class). Giorgi Gelashvili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgi Gelashvili!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Tellurique manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gelashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tellurique drives through and clinches with Gelashvili against the cage.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gelashvili wants a takedown.
Gelashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Tellurique landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gelashvili looks winded!
Gelashvili takes a shot to the head.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Gelashvili blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown.
Tellurique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gelashvili's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellurique stops a takedown attempt from Gelashvili.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gelashvili 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Gelashvili blocks it.
Tellurique lands an uppercut.
Tellurique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tellurique is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Gelashvili has Tellurique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tellurique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Tellurique 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gelashvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tellurique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelashvilis head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellurique gets through Gelashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelashvili can't get the takedown.
Tellurique looking to throw knees to the head but Gelashvili is blocking nicely.
Gelashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique works on Gelashvili's body with a couple of short punches.
Tellurique stops a takedown attempt from Gelashvili.
A short left from Tellurique .
Gelashvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tellurique pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tellurique rushes Gelashvili and presses him up against the cage.
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique pushes Gelashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tellurique .
Tellurique has Gelashvili pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Gelashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelashvili's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Gelashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tellurique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Gelashvili blocks it.
Tellurique taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Gelashvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique 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.
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Gelashvili in a clinch.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Gelashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelashvili's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Tellurique is working Gelashvili over against the cage.
Gelashvili goes for a takedown attempt but Tellurique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gelashvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique gets through Gelashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gelashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Gelashvili's ribcage. Gelashvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelashvili or not.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gelashvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tellurique prevents it.
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
Gelashvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tellurique avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaston Tellurique has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique lands a nice knee to the body.
Gelashvili is breathing heavily.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelashvili or not.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique presses Gelashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelashvilis head.
Tellurique landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Tellurique .
Gelashvili blocking some punches.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellurique manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique lands a nice knee to the body.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tellurique obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tellurique clinches.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gelashvili takes a shot to the head.
Gelashvili blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Gelashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gelashvili goes for a takedown attempt but Tellurique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Gelashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gelashvili takes a shot to the head.
Gelashvili looking for a takedown.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gelashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gelashvili blocks it with crossed arms.
Gelashvili has Tellurique pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gelashvili pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tellurique tumbling to the mat - Gelashvili dives into Tellurique 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelashvili's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tellurique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique being controlled here, momentarily.
Tellurique wants to get back to his feet but Gelashvili is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gelashvili passes Tellurique 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tellurique is looking to escape.
Gelashvili sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tellurique is trying to stand back up but Gelashvili is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelashvilis head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gelashvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gelashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tellurique 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tellurique moves into range and clinches up with Gelashvili.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
A short right from Tellurique .
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gelashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelashvili won't want to take too many of those.
Tellurique working Gelashvili over with knees to the body.
Tellurique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelashvili can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Gelashvili is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tellurique crunches a lovely knee into Gelashvili's ribcage.
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Gelashvili tries for a takedown but Tellurique manages to get underhooks.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tellurique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Gelashvili prevents a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique stalls.
Tellurique pushes Gelashvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Tellurique .
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelashvili controls his hands.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Tellurique .
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gelashvili backwards.
Tellurique tries to work over Gelashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Gelashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gelashvili up against the cage.
Gelashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Gelashvili's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique had his way with Giorgi Gelashvili in that round.
That's time! Tellurique 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tellurique closes the distance and clinches.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelashvili.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Gelashvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Gelashvili's takedown attempt.
Gaston Tellurique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Gelashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to work over Gelashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Gelashvili blocks an uppercut.
Gelashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gelashvili is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gelashvili is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Tellurique has Gelashvili pressed against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Gelashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique lands a shot to the body.
Tellurique is pressed up against the cage. Gelashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tellurique down to the mat. Tellurique avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tellurique gets a clinch.
Tellurique lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Gelashvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tellurique is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Gelashvili avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gelashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili has Tellurique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tellurique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gelashvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique cracks Gelashvili with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gelashvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tellurique is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tellurique is leaning against Gelashvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gelashvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaston Tellurique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gelashvili prevents a body shot from Tellurique .
Gelashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tellurique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gelashvili being controlled against the cage.
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Gelashvili avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
Giorgi Gelashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Tellurique showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tellurique , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:41
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:41
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Gaston Tellurique thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micah Murray (ranked 882 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 78 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoro at a distance.
Zoro tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zoro goes for a takedown attempt but Murray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Zoro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
Murray pushes Zoro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Zoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro is looking for a takedown.
Zoro looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Zoro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murray regains guard.
Murray looking for a triangle here. Zoro is fighting it but it looks tight! Murray pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zoro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micah Murray!
In defeat, Roronoa Zoro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll win next time'.
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