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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackacy (ranked 4985 p4p, 5959 weight class) and Chris Pass (ranked 498 p4p, 531 weight class). Jackacy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nkolo Akosunga - Lokua Kanza. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jackacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Pass!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pass doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jackacy counter with a right hand.
Jackacy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pass blocks a head kick by Jackacy.
Pass tries for a takedown but Jackacy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackacy missing with a left hand there. Pass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackacy has Pass up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackacy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pass is trying to keep an underhook but Jackacy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackacy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pass is trying to get back to full guard.
Pass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackacy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackacy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackacy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackacy is controlling the pace.
Jackacy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackacy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackacy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy uses his free foot to push down on Pass's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pass.
Jackacy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pass?
Jackacy controlling from mount.
Jackacy landing shots from mount.
Pass tries to hold on but Jackacy pushes him away.
Jackacy lands with some strikes.
Jackacy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackacy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackacy avoids the attempt from Pass to control.
Jackacy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackacy controlling his opponent.
Jackacy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Jackacy.
Jackacy looking to secure an arm triangle but Pass defends it well.
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.
Pass taking shots to the head.
Pass is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jackacy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackacy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pass can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackacy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pass hang on?
Pass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackacy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackacy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pass can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jackacy 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.
Jackacy steps into range and cracks Pass with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Pass flops backwards and Jackacy dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Pass is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pass is still in real trouble! Can Jackacy finish him?
Jackacy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pass seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackacy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackacy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackacy chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackacy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackacy postures up and lands a big shot to Pass's brow.
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!
Jackacy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackacy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackacy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pass can do to turn this around?
Jackacy passes Pass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackacy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pass wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mark Jackacy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Jackacy.
Jackacy working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackacy lands a nice short elbow.
Pass has hold of Jackacy's hands but Jackacy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy winds up and cracks Pass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackacy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackacy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackacy connects with a nice short shot to Pass's temple.
Jackacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pass tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jackacy manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Pass that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackacy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackacy controlling the pace for now.
Jackacy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackacy cracks Pass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackacy controlling his opponent.
Jackacy landing strikes from the mount.
Jackacy content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackacy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pass's face.
Jackacy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pass badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jackacy around the waist but Jackacy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jackacy is the winner by TKO! Jackacy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jackacy!
A relieved looking Mark Jackacy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 2514 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 387 p4p, 594 weight class). Van De Leide has chosen Sandstorm - Darude as his entrance music. Lazaros Constantinou has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van De Leide stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van De Leide digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou takes a swing at Van De Leide's ribcage but misses.
Van De Leide throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but Van De Leide moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Constantinou there.
Van De Leide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Constantinou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van De Leide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Van De Leide misses.
Van De Leide walks into a straight right hand from Constantinou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou throws a wild body kick that Van De Leide sees coming a mile off.
Van De Leide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Leide slips a jab from Constantinou.
Nice sprawl there from Constantinou as Van De Leide shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide is looking to clinch.
Constantinou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van De Leide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Van De Leide just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide drops his hands momentarily and Constantinou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van De Leide shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Constantinou as he jumps to the side.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Van De Leide.
Van De Leide moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Van De Leide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van De Leide on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van De Leide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constantinou lands a slapping body shot.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou jabs Van De Leide to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Constantinou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van De Leide throws a looping overhand right but Constantinou ducks down to avoid it.
Constantinou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Constantinou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Constantinou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Constantinou cracks Van De Leide with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van De Leide is rocked!
Constantinou fakes the body blow, causing Van De Leide to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Van De Leide goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazaros Constantinou!
A relieved looking Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Silvio Van De Leide was interviewed post fight and said 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howie Dewitt (ranked 1770 p4p, 2225 weight class) and Alex Steel Iii (ranked 71 p4p, 120 weight class). Dewitt comes to the cage accompanied by Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Dewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dewitt delivers a nice body kick.
Steel Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dewitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steel Iii avoids it.
Dewitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel Iii misses with a combination
and Dewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewitt.
Steel Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Iii tries for a takedown but Dewitt circles away easily
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Iii moves forwards but Dewitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Alex Steel Iii has been cut.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dewitt's guard.
Steel Iii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Steel Iii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dewitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Dewitt is looking to escape.
Steel Iii is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii controlling the pace.
Dewitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Iii working Dewitt over with strikes.
Dewitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dewitt has hold of Steel Iii's hands but Steel Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii drops an elbow to the side of Dewitt's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dewitt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dewitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dewitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel Iii cracks Dewitt with a solid left hand.
Dewitt pushes Steel Iii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
Dewitt throws a quick counter head kick but Steel Iii was just out of range.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Dewitt moves out of range.
As Steel Iii looks to move away, Dewitt throws a big counter combo but Steel Iii just gets out of the way.
Steel Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dewitt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Steel Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dewitt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewitt moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Dewitt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Steel Iii's cut.
That's time! Dewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Dewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Dewitt counters with a two punch combo.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Dewitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel Iii's knee momentarily.
Dewitt cracks Steel Iii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel Iii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dewitt finish him?
Steel Iii is rocked!
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!
Steel Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dewitt counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel Iii is in trouble here! Dewitt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gage (ranked 2858 p4p, 1706 weight class) and Fedor Osipov (ranked 146 p4p, 99 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Osipov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osipov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Osipov feints and as Gage raises his hands in defense, Osipov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osipov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gage is looking for a triangle but Osipov pushes his legs off easily.
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osipov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Osipov defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gage has his foot on Osipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osipov works his way back into a safe position though.
Osipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osipov postures up and lands a big shot to Gage's brow.
Osipov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Osipov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osipov passes Gage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Osipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Osipov controlling the action here.
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Osipov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Osipov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage is trying to get back to full guard.
Osipov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osipov wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Gage's hands, connecting with Gage's forehead.
Nice strikes from Osipov there.
Ground and pound from Osipov.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it.
Osipov passes to side control.
Gage is not content to let Osipov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it.
Osipov lands some shots froms side control.
Gage is looking for a sweep.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osipov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well.
Osipov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gage is not content to let Osipov control the position.
Gage wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Osipov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.
Osipov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard.
Gage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gage is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it.
Gage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes.
Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gage to see if he's OK.
Osipov is putting a hurting on Gage here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov trying to control the position but Gage is working away.
Gage is trying to improve his position.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Gage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osipov connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gage to see if he's OK.
 Gage is rocked!
Gage is looking to regain half guard here but Osipov keeps moving and retains side control.
Osipov taking a breather here.
Gage tries to improve position but can't.
Osipov cracks Gage with a big elbow.
Oh Gage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osipov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gage looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Osipov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
A very excited looking Fedor Osipov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 2757 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 233 p4p, 223 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuragomidova misses with a hook to the body
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuragomidova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Casey counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova throws a big shot that misses.
Casey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nuragomidova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nuragomidova misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Casey misses its target.
Nuragomidova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casey.
Casey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey cracks Nuragomidova with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nuragomidova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
Nuragomidova scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Casey seems keen to control Nuragomidova's posture.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.
Casey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is looking to work some ground and pound but Casey has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey controlling Nuragomidova's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Casey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova winds up and cracks Casey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Casey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nuragomidova stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Casey to get to his feet.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab. Casey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey's corner calls for a 1-2. Casey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuragomidova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Casey throws a head kick but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuragomidova swings widly with a right hand
and Casey counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Casey lands a jab to Nuragomidova's midsection.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut
and Casey counters with a series of strikes. Nuragomidova will be more careful next time no doubt.
Casey takes a swing at Nuragomidova's ribcage but misses.
Nuragomidova throws a sloppy body shot
and Casey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Casey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Casey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Casey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nuragomidova.
Yellow Belt Casey is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuragomidova fails to land with a series of punches.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Nuragomidova.
Casey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nuragomidova looks to land a left hand but Casey moved out of range nicely.
Casey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Casey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Nuragomidova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Casey. Casey obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuragomidova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nuragomidova showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working Casey over with strikes.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Nuragomidova wants to stand but Casey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nuragomidova is working away from the top position though.
Nuragomidova is keen to just control but Casey is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuragomidova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Casey is positioning himself well to prevent Nuragomidova advancing to mount.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Casey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nuragomidova is in close to Casey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Casey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Casey is trying to keep Nuragomidova in close.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey has his hands on Nuragomidova's head, controlling the position.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nuragomidova would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
Casey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casey keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nuragomidova loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Nuragomidova misses with a wild combination.
Casey shoots in for a takedown but Nuragomidova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Casey slips under a jab from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova ducks under a wild hook from Casey.
Nuragomidova loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Casey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nuragomidova slips under a jab from Casey.
Nuragomidova lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Casey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nuragomidova misses with the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Casey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control.
Nuragomidova decides to stand back up.
Nuragomidova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuragomidova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Casey momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Casey.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook
and Casey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Casey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casey controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
Nuragomidova throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casey working for submissions but it's allowed Nuragomidova to get to half guard.
Nuragomidova working over Casey with some ground and pound. Casey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
Nuragomidova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuragomidova wants to work for an arm triangle but Casey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nuragomidova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Casey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Casey is defending the position.
Casey actively working from the bottom here.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey manages to get to full guard.
Nuragomidova prevents Casey from getting back to his feet.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuragomidova misses the shot to the body.
Nuragomidova misses with a body shot.
Casey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Casey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuragomidova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalib Nuragomidova!
Our winner, Khalib Nuragomidova, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 913 p4p, 923 weight class) and Henry Colt (ranked 69 p4p, 70 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Colt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colt.
Colt tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colt.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Colt backs up against the cage.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Colt to counter with a crisp jab.
Colt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Colt throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Colt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akhtankhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Colt.
Colt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Colt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that Colt avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colt scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Colt avoids it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice combination. Colt backs away looking to recover.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Colt throws a combination that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Colt is able to avoid easily.
Colt tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Colt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a two punch combination.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colt! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colt.
Colt's corner calls for a 1-2. Colt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Colt's knee but Colt avoids it well.
Colt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
And Colt responds with a good body kick, but Akhtankhanov manages to step out the way in time.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Colt lands but Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colt throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colt is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colt.
Nice shot lands for Colt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Colt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Colt's hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with the punch.
Colt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Colt eats them both and turns towards Akhtankhanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Colt misses with a hook.
Colt throws a shot to the body.
Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Colt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Colt throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Colt ducks under and follows up with a left that Colt also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Colt dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Colt.
As Colt looks to move away, Akhtankhanov throws a big counter combo but Colt just gets out of the way.
Colt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Colt misses with a head kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Colt avoids them all with ease.
Colt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Colt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colt. Colt obviously looking to wear him down.
Colt misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Colt misses with a hook.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Colt settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Colt counters with a good low kick that Akhtankhanov was not able to check.
Colt sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colt tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colt checks it well.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
Colt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colt moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Colt checks it
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Akhtankhanov backing up. Akhtankhanov nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
Colt thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Colt counters with a body kick that stops Akhtankhanov in his tracks momentarily.
Colt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Colt.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Colt cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Colt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colt is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colt! But no joy.
Colt blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
Colt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Colt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Colt missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Colt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Colt misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov connects with a single shot there.
Colt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Colt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Nice shot by Colt.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Colt.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Colt checks it.
Colt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Colt misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Colt at a distance.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Colt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice right hand.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colt's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt scores with a shot to the body.
Colt throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Colt lands a head shot.
Colt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Colt lands a jab to the nose.
Colt lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colt throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Colt slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colt.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colt misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Colt misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colt scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Colt throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Colt cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Colt.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Colt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colt. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Colt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Colt digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colt connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colt! But no joy.
Colt thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Colt checks it
and Colt counters with a thumping low kick.
Colt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akhtankhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colt to score with a decent uppercut.
Colt is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Colt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Colt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Colt.
Well Colt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
A relieved looking Henry Colt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 1707 p4p, 1724 weight class) and Jamal Hudak (ranked 162 p4p, 163 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans scores with the left hand. Hudak knows he should have avoided that one.
Hudak lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hudak moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Hudak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hudak to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Evans goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hudak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Evans's guard! Nice work there by Hudak!
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Hudak stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Hudak trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Hudak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Hudak sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudak to get the leverage.
Evans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans trying to control here.
Hudak stalling away here and it's allowed Evans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hudak can't handle though.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans throws a series of punches but Hudak moves out of range.
Hudak misses with a straight right.
Evans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hudak did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hudak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hudak lands a jab.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
Hudak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hudak looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Hudak drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there.
Hudak advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Hudak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Hudak 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudak prevents Evans from improving his position.
Hudak throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Hudak throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Hudak prevents Evans from improving his position.
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.
Evans is looking to control Hudak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Hudak working the head and body with strikes.
Evans misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Evans is staying active underneath Hudak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hudak stalling away here and it's allowed Evans to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard.
Hudak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cody Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans is fighting to break Hudak's control of his arms but Hudak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hudak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudak managing to control the position.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Evans has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hudak lands with a right hand.
Hudak shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cody Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hudak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hudak misses with a left hand
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
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 Cody Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hudak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hudak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evans stacks Hudak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Evans!
Evans cracks Hudak with a big right hand but Hudak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hudak trying to control here.
Evans prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hudak is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hudak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hudak can do to turn this around?
Evans trying to control but Hudak is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudak is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is looking to pass into half guard but Evans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evans is in guard.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans stands up over Hudak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans postures up.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Evans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Evans connects with a nice short shot to Hudak's temple.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Hudak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Hudak's brow.
Hudak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudak is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Cody Evans 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William H Bonney (ranked 1635 p4p, 404 weight class) and Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 257 p4p, 61 weight class). 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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World class boxer
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Bonney with the inside leg kick.
Carioni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonney counters with a nice leg kick.
Carioni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Carioni as he connects with a hook.
Carioni lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carioni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses
letting Carioni counter with a right hand.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carioni sprawling to the canvas! Carioni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonney finish him?!
Carioni is rocked!
Carioni misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with an outside leg kick.
Carioni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Bonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonney thuds a left hand into Carioni's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
Bonney slips a straight right by Carioni.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Carioni blocks a leg kick.
Carioni connects with a jab.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonney's head.
 It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
A big left from Bonney misses.
Bonney scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioni jabs Bonney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni thuds his right hand into Bonney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Carioni throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Carioni throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney slips a straight right by Carioni.
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonney misses with a hook
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonney connects with a nice looking jab.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Carioni slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney lands a jab to the head.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
A big left from Carioni misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carioni takes one to the chin there.
Carioni cracks Bonney with a good jab.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Bonney throws a body punch but Carioni moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carioni connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonney.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney tries to move into range but Carioni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Carioni misses its intended target.
Bonney moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
A cross from Bonney lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioni misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Bonney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carioni falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bonney dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William H Bonney!
Our winner, William H Bonney, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 485 p4p, 957 weight class) and Kotaro Asakura (ranked 35 p4p, 71 weight class). Asakura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Venom by $ B. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotaro Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadageru instigates a clinch.
Tadageru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tadageru looking for a takedown.
Asakura stops a takedown attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Asakura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tadageru is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Asakura can't fight it off and eventually Tadageru manages to take the fight to the floor. Asakura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Tadageru throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura wants to stand up but Tadageru is controlling him.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asakura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tadageru advances position into side control!
Asakura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tadageru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tadageru wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy.
Asakura parries the strikes from Tadageru easily there. Tadageru is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Asakura to escape.
Tadageru laying and praying for a moment but Asakura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru working the head and body with strikes.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asakura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tadageru 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.
Asakura is trying to stand.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asakura 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.
Tadageru stalling.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Asakura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru working over Asakura with some ground and pound. Asakura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tadageru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Asakura has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asakura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Asakura's hands, connecting with Asakura's forehead.
Tadageru looks to land a strike but Asakura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Asakura has wrist control.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Asakura's brow.
Tadageru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tadageru connects with a couple of short punches.
Tadageru passes into half guard.
Tadageru is nestled in close to Asakura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tadageru lands a nice short elbow.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Asakura's head.
Tadageru passes to side control.
Asakura taking a bit of punishment here - Tadageru scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tadageru cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tadageru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tadageru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tadageru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asakura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tadageru shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with an outside leg kick.
Tadageru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tadageru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tadageru rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tadageru is working for takedown but Asakura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura gets underhooks to prevent Tadageru's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is pressed up against the cage. Tadageru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asakura down to the mat. Asakura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tadageru with a poor takedown
and Asakura counters with a left and a right that stings Tadageru.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadageru feints and as Asakura raises his hands in defense, Tadageru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura wants to stand and escape but Tadageru is having none of it.
Asakura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Asakura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tadageru.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Asakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Tadageru cracks Asakura with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Asakura's hands, connecting with Asakura's forehead.
Tadageru working over Asakura with some ground and pound. Asakura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asakura is refusing to be controlled, as Tadageru sits in half guard.
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asakura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotaro Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadageru frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tadageru is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Asakura is rocked!
Tadageru postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Asakura bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tadageru and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
After winning the bout, Nakachi Tadageru 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 Douglas Sampson (ranked 203 p4p, 173 weight class) and Zack Rize (ranked 33 p4p, 27 weight class). Sampson comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . Rize has chosen Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours as his entrance music. Douglas Sampson 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rize has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sampson throws a leg kick
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson thuds his right hand into Rize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Sampson walks into a jab.
Rize sends Sampson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rize is motioning to the referee to let Sampson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sampson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sampson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sampson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.
Rize was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sampson motions for Rize to come forward. Sampson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize connects with a nice looking jab.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Sampson's knee but Sampson avoids it well.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rize feints a counter leg kick.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body. Rize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rize. Rize circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Rize tries a low kick but Sampson avoids it.
A big left from Sampson misses.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sampson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Sampson throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Sampson throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Rize doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampson should have avoided that one.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Sampson saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
Rize misses with a leg kick.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Sampson throws a leg kick
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sampson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rize takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sampson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rize on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sampson misses
and Rize counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sampson misses.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sampson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Sampson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Sampson's knee but Sampson avoids it well.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sampson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sampson slips a jab from Rize.
Sampson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rize in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sampson sprawling to the canvas! Sampson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rize finish him?!
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rize. Sampson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rize!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zack Rize, 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.
Douglas Sampson spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.
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