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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 1699 p4p, 1591 weight class) and Filip Yumashev (ranked 139 p4p, 130 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hackett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Foe Tha Love of Money. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent MT
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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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumashev wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yumashev.
Yumashev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yumashev takes a step back to recover.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yumashev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Yumashev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Hackett throws a big counter combination but Yumashev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yumashev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yumashev tries to land a front kick but Hackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
Yumashev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Yumashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett moves out of range as Yumashev strikes.
Yumashev lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Hackett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yumashev is fending him off so far but Hackett persists. Nope, Yumashev circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yumashev blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Yumashev.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Yumashev had a free shot at his head there.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick but Yumashev moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Yumashev throws a combination that misses
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yumashev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Yumashev moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Yumashev misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Yumashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Yumashev. Yumashev maintains the clinch.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackett controls his hands.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hackett throws a push kick but Yumashev slaps the foot to one side.
Yumashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yumashev has managed to clinch.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev pushes Hackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hackett avoiding damage.
Hackett tries to stall but Yumashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hackett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Yumashev works on Hackett's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Hackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Hackett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Yumashev.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hackett controls the action.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumashev tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumashev is defending well for now.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Yumashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yumashev can turn it around.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Filip Yumashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev cracks Hackett with a nice body shot.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yumashev.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Yumashev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yumashev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Yumashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Yumashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
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!
Yumashev keeps Hackett at a distance using the push kick.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yumashev circles away quickly and effectively.
Yumashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Hackett steps away.
Hackett swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett throws a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Yumashev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Yumashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Yumashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Yumashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Yumashev wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Yumashev connects with an inside leg kick.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Yumashev.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Yumashev connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Hackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Yumashev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Hackett throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev connects with a looping right hand.
Yumashev closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Hackett is pushing Yumashev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Yumashev improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumashev blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yumashev 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 1329 p4p, 876 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 136 p4p, 92 weight class). Hatfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cruel World- Willie Nelson. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Hatfield sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Tonon.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hatfield won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tonon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield tries to break free but Tonon pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Hatfield.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hatfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Tonon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonon tries to avoid it.
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatfield!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hatfield pushes Tonon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tonon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatfield tries to improve position but can't.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is dominant here and he's now got Hatfield's back!
Tonon is persistently looking for the submission but Hatfield is defending it well.
Tonon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hatfield taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 976 p4p, 433 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 78 p4p, 34 weight class). Kock has chosen I will axe kick you, and I am not careful. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dragon Li Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Kock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Chai misses.
A head kick by Kock misses
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock 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.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
As Kock looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Chai feints a jab promting Kock to slip. Chai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Kock's torso.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
Chai blocking some punches.
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Kock thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Kock works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Kock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kock can pounce on him.
Kock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kock tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Chai throws a push kick but Kock slaps the foot to one side.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Kock.
 Kock is rocked!
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock throws a head kick that misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Chai slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai moves out of range as Kock strikes.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai avoids the head kick by Kock.
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Kock pushes off an throws an elbow but Chai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kock.
Chai presses Kock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Kock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kock.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Kock.
Kock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock lands with a light punch inside.
Kock blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Chai tries to move into range but Kock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batang Kock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Kock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Kock throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai slips a straight right by Kock.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Chai misses with the combination.
Kock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Kock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
Kock wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kock - that will leave a mark!
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Kock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai slips under a jab.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Chai down.
Kock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kock lands an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Kock.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Kock's head.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kock has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kock throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Kock has managed to clinch.
Chai pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kock blocking some punches.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Kock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kock - that will leave a mark!
Kock throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batang Kock.
Well Kock 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 578 p4p, 602 weight class) and Nils Norling (ranked 82 p4p, 87 weight class). Norling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling slips under a jab.
Costeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costeau tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling throws out a counter right but Costeau avoids it with no problem.
Costeau delivers a nice body kick.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Costeau.
A head kick from Costeau lands but Norling takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norling misses with a hook to the body
and Costeau moves into the clinch.
Norling tries to circle away but Costeau has him pinned against the cage.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling dodges the punch combination from Costeau.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norling at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Costeau misses its target.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costeau. Costeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Costeau with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costeau takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Costeau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a lazy body kick
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Costeau! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Costeau to his feet! Costeau is in big trouble!
Costeau tries to land a front kick but Norling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Costeau lands with a nice combination. Norling backs away looking to recover.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Costeau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Costeau looks to clinch but Norling throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Costeau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Rocksteady (ranked 1849 p4p, 680 weight class) and Slimed Undies (ranked 215 p4p, 85 weight class). Rocksteady comes to the cage accompanied by Red Right Hand. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksteady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Slimed Undies has been cut.
A jab from Undies does it's job there.
Undies slips a jab from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Undies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksteady on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Undies throws a series of punches but Rocksteady avoids them all with ease.
Rocksteady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Undies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Undies.
Rocksteady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksteady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocksteady there as he acknowledges the shot.
Undies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksteady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocksteady lands a jab to the head.
Rocksteady scores with a decent looking hook.
Undies missing with a left hand there. Rocksteady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksteady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Undies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
It seemed like Undies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Undies throws a right hand that Rocksteady ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocksteady also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undies ducks straight into an uppercut from Rocksteady and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Undies manages to regain guard straight away.
Undies is rocked!
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Undies has wrist control.
Undies is still in real trouble! Can Rocksteady finish him?
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rocksteady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksteady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rocksteady as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Undies screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rocksteady! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 726 p4p, 763 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 79 p4p, 81 weight class). Howlett has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. The key to victory for Grigoriy Petrov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 30 - 18 - 4, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett 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.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Howlett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrov regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howlett trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett content to stall in guard here.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howlett is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov with a jab.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howlett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howlett tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
and Howlett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Howlett advances position into side control!
Howlett tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov being controlled for a moment.
Howlett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Howlett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howlett's guard! Nice work there by Petrov!
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov stalks Howlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howlett's face. Howlett staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howlett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howlett has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Howlett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Howlett's guard. A big mistake from Howlett there, giving up the dominant position!
Petrov trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Howlett working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, 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 Eero Jukola (ranked 322 p4p, 719 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 24 p4p, 56 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savette! But no joy.
Savette throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette lands a body shot.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette misses with a hook.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savette moves forwards but Jukola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Savette misses.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Jukola throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Savette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savette's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Jukola scores with a nice head shot.
Savette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola misses with the combination.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savette.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savette lands with a slapping head kick.
 Jukola is rocked!
Jukola walks straight into a right hand from Savette - that's dropped him! Savette jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jukola from any more punishment! Jukola complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jean Paul Savette thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 975 p4p, 806 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 120 p4p, 100 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. The crowd seem to be enjoying Llewellyn's choice of entrance music: Doomsday. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Llewellyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Llewellyn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Llewellyn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Llewellyn is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Llewellyn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Llewellyn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Llewellyn is working away from the top position though.
Llewellyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Llewellyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Llewellyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Llewellyn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Llewellyn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie trying to control here.
Llewellyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Llewellyn slows the pace down in half guard.
Llewellyn tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Llewellyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Llewellyn 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.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Llewellyn controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Llewellyn misses with a looping left.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Llewellyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Llewellyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Llewellyn moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Llewellyn is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llewellyn's efforts to push away.
Llewellyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llewellyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Llewellyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Llewellyn gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Llewellyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Llewellyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llewellyn is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Llewellyn from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his foot on Llewellyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llewellyn works his way back into a safe position though.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Llewellyn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
Llewellyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Llewellyn is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
Llewellyn wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Llewellyn lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Llewellyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Llewellyn controlling from the top position.
Llewellyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Llewellyn has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Llewellyn wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llewellyn is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Llewellyn from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llewellyn throws out the jab.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llewellyn works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hook but Llewellyn avoids it easily.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Llewellyn is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Llewellyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Llewellyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
It seemed like Llewellyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Llewellyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Llewellyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Llewellyn throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Llewellyn throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Llewellyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn throws a big shot that misses.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Llewellyn.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn slips a jab from Gracie.
Llewellyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Llewellyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llewellyn misses with a looping left.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Llewellyn counters with a straight right hand.
Llewellyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie is rocked!
Llewellyn connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Llewellyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn 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! This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Llewellyn but Llewellyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Llewellyn counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Llewellyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Llewellyn moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Llewellyn!
Our winner, AJ Llewellyn, 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.
The defeated Bryan Gracie had this to say: 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 310 p4p, 574 weight class) and Zack Rize (ranked 41 p4p, 68 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rize's choice of entrance music: Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rize manages to circle out of the way.
Rize connects with a looping right hand.
Rize motions for Veainu to come forward. Rize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rize misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rize throws a combination that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling.
 It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rize misses.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize wants to clinch.
Veainu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Rize misses
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Rize with a nice body shot.
Rize looks winded!
Veainu tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu is working Rize over against the cage.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Rize.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Rize is rocked!
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rize is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Rize's ribcage. Rize let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a big uppercut that drops Rize! More strikes from Veainu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rize lies dazed against the cage as Veainu celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 14 p4p, 118 weight class) and Bento Barboza (ranked 4 p4p, 19 weight class). Barboza has chosen Angel Of Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bento Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryastsyn scores with a hook.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Tryastsyn.
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Tryastsyn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barboza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tryastsyn is out of range and Barboza settles back down.
Tryastsyn staying out of range there.
Tryastsyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboza as he jumps to the side.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Tryastsyn blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tryastsyn misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barboza throws a hook but Tryastsyn blocks it.
Tryastsyn takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza stuffs the takedown attempt from Tryastsyn. Tryastsyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Tryastsyn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barboza defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboza misses with a hook. Tryastsyn ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Tryastsyn fails to land the takedown.
Barboza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Barboza takes one to the chin there.
Tryastsyn misses with a body punch
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn cracks Barboza with a good jab.
Barboza cracks Tryastsyn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tryastsyn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barboza finish him?
Tryastsyn is rocked!
It looks like Eugeniy Tryastsyn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tryastsyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Tryastsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Tryastsyn attempts a counter takedown but Barboza avoids it well and moves away.
Tryastsyn misses with a two punch combination.
Tryastsyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Barboza looks to throw a body kick
and Tryastsyn counters with a takedown into side control.
Tryastsyn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barboza, who protects the arm well.
Tryastsyn trying to control the action but Barboza is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.
Tryastsyn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barboza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tryastsyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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