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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 1759 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Kasparas Spirikavicius (ranked 216 p4p, 215 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasparas Spirikavicius!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirikavicius misses with a hook
and Chino counters with a leg kick.
Chino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Spirikavicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spirikavicius.
Chino tried to counter with a leg kick but Spirikavicius avoided it.
Spirikavicius misses with an uppercut. Chino saw that one coming.
Chino misses with a body kick.
Spirikavicius dips to his left and cracks Chino with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Spirikavicius misses the target.
Chino moves out of range as Spirikavicius strikes.
Spirikavicius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spirikavicius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spirikavicius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chino dives in and grabs Spirikavicius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spirikavicius pushes down on Chino's head and hops out.
Kasparas Spirikavicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spirikavicius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Spirikavicius.
 It looks like Alpa Chino has been cut.
Spirikavicius throws out a loose jab but Chino uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirikavicius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spirikavicius looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Chino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasparas Spirikavicius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spirikavicius.
Chino ducks under a wild hook from Spirikavicius.
Chino lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spirikavicius 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.
Spirikavicius throws a hook but Chino blocks it.
Chino tried to counter with a leg kick but Spirikavicius avoided it.
Spirikavicius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spirikavicius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spirikavicius misses with a looping right.
Chino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chino drops his hands momentarily and Spirikavicius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spirikavicius misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Chino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chino is looking to score with low kicks.
Spirikavicius scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spirikavicius connects with the punch.
Spirikavicius connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirikavicius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Spirikavicius lands a body shot.
Spirikavicius connects with a looping right hand.
Chino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Chino is rocked!
Chino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Chino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spirikavicius throws a monster overhand right that drops Chino! Spirikavicius follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasparas Spirikavicius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 2539 p4p, 3176 weight class) and Dax Ryan (ranked 327 p4p, 390 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan prevents Tampukpuk from breaking the clinch.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Tampukpuk tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tampukpuk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tampukpuk gets to mount! Ryan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to hold on but Tampukpuk pushes him away.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Tampukpuk maintains control.
Tampukpuk stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tampukpuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Ryan has Tampukpuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampukpuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Tampukpuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Tampukpuk letting Ryan take a breather here.
Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tampukpuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryan can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tampukpuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Tampukpuk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tampukpuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryan darts in and clinches Tampukpuk up against the cage.
Tampukpuk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tampukpuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves away
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tampukpuk misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing Tampukpuk from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tampukpuk stuffs the takedown.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Ryan tries to move into range but Tampukpuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tampukpuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Tampukpuk's guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tampukpuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Arturito Tampukpuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan is working Tampukpuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tampukpuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Tampukpuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Tampukpuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Tampukpuk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Tampukpuk.
Ryan has Tampukpuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampukpuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tampukpuk's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tampukpuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Tampukpuk's guard.
Tampukpuk pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Arturito Tampukpuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tampukpuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan throws Tampukpuk to one side and escapes!
Tampukpuk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampukpuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Tampukpuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tampukpuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Tampukpuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Tampukpuk gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tampukpuk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tampukpuk finds it's target.
Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Tampukpuk's guard.
Tampukpuk pushes Ryan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampukpuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
It looked like Tampukpuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Tampukpuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tampukpuk sprawls well. Tampukpuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tampukpuk, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Lang (ranked 1157 p4p, 2191 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 145 p4p, 269 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma gets a double leg takedown into Lang's guard.
Lang keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Lang wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lang wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma stands and throws Lang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lang's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang stops Hanma from passing to mount.
Hanma advances to full mount.
Lang is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hanma tries to control but Lang wriggling away.
Hanma unloading with bombs!
Lang really wants to buck Hanma off and get back to his feet.
Hanma landing punches.
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lang is trying to stand up.
Hanma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hanma trying to control but Lang is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hanma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hanma landing strikes from the mount and Lang is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Lang is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lang is looking to escape.
Lang is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hanma with shots to the head and body - Lang looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Hanma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma won't let Lang get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lang taking shots to the head.
Hanma pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanma dominating with strikes here.
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Lang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Lang is trying to stand up.
Hanma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lang is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lang is rocked!
Hanma is landing with some decent strikes but Lang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Lang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanma is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hanma postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lang in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lang to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mythical Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 1031 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 160 p4p, 196 weight class). Lazaros Constantinou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bone Breaker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Constantinou is trying to defend but Breaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Breaker uses his free foot to push down on Constantinou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Constantinou.
Breaker unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Breaker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Breaker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Breaker with shots to the head and body - Constantinou looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Breaker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Breaker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Constantinou badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Breaker around the waist but Breaker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Breaker is the winner by TKO! Breaker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 1248 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Trouble Somer (ranked 148 p4p, 166 weight class). Drago comes into the arena with Drago Theme blaring out of the sound system. 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Somer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somer lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somer clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Somer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Drago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Somer tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago tries to break free but Somer pushes him back against the cage.
Somer misses with a body punch.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Somer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Somer working aggressively here.
Somer fails to pull guard.
Somer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Somer can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Somer.
Somer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Somer tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Drago prevents a body shot from Somer.
Somer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Somer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Somer tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Somer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Somer.
Somer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago tries to break free but Somer pushes him back against the cage.
Drago blocking some punches.
Drago blocking some punches.
Somer lands a body shot.
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Somer misses.
Somer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somer was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Drago throws a leg kick but Somer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Somer misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Somer blocks a low kick nicely.
Somer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Somer scores with a jab to the head.
Somer moves away from the strike by Drago.
Somer checks a leg kick.
Drago staying out of range there.
Somer lands a left and a right that sends Drago crashing to the canvas! Somer dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Somer but it's paid off an Drago is forced to tap! Nice work by Somer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trouble Somer!
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said 'If I die....I die'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 1155 p4p, 1294 weight class) and Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 162 p4p, 185 weight class). Hisashi has chosen Feng Shui as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akahoshi Hisashi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Hisashi throws a big shot that misses.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hisashi connects with a jab.
Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris wants to break free but Hisashi has control.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Hisashi has double underhooks.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hisashi connects with a single shot there.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Hisashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Hisashi with a jab.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
Hisashi has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris tries to stall but Hisashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi misses with a body punch.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Hisashi throws a lazy head kick
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Donk. Hisashi catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Hisashi moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Hisashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Hisashi connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Hisashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Hisashi connects with the punch.
Hisashi cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi misses with a right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hisashi lands with an overhand left.
Harris is rocked!
Hisashi moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Hisashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi cracks Harris with a good jab.
Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hisashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut.
Harris blocks a jab.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Hisashi.
Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands with a cross.
Hisashi tries to clinch up.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hisashi's sensitive parts.
Hisashi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris takes one on the button.
Hisashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris slips a straight right by Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a jab.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hisashi lands a body shot.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a good low kick that Hisashi was not able to check.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Harris misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
 Hisashi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi scores with a nice head shot.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Hisashi connects with a crisp jab.
Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hisashi misses with a hook to the body
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hisashi lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
A head kick by Hisashi misses
and Harris counters with a crisp right that sends Hisashi to the canvas! Harris follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 666 p4p, 972 weight class) and Mertis Falandas (ranked 96 p4p, 135 weight class). Falandas has chosen Feed the Machine as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a hook
and Falandas counters with a nice leg kick.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai cracks Falandas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falandas misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Falandas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chai.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Falandas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falandas counters with a leg kick.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai jabs Falandas right on the nose. Falandas blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Falandas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Falandas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Falandas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is leaning against Falandas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas manages to pull guard.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai is really struggling to control Falandas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Falandas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Falandas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai passes to side control.
Chai landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falandas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Falandas is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control the position but Falandas is working away.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Falandas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Falandas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Shahriyar Chai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Falandas wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falandas! But no joy.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Falandas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Falandas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falandas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is nestled in close to Falandas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falandas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai winds up and cracks Falandas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falandas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falandas looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas gets full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Falandas keeps moving.
Chai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Falandas has locked up a guillotine! Falandas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chai is holding on here and Falandas must be using up a lot of energy. Chai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Falandas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mertis Falandas!
A very excited looking Mertis Falandas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ngozi Chai (ranked 288 p4p, 399 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 42 p4p, 57 weight class). Roberto Karokaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ngozi Chai's chin.
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngozi Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karokaro.
Chai looks to land a combination but Karokaro avoids it well.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karokaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro connects with a jab.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai pushes Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai misses with a combination
and Karokaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chai really felt that one!
Karokaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karokaro just manages to avoid it.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai tries to bum rush Karokaro with a series of wild strikes but Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karokaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Chai catches Karokaro right on the button with a cross.
Karokaro lands with a shot to the body.
Karokaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Karokaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karokaro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Karokaro's head.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Karokaro catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karokaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karokaro. That's going to slow Chai down.
Chai misses the jab.
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 Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karokaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Chai connects with a right hand. Karokaro shakes it off.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai thuds his right hand into Karokaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Karokaro misses.
An inside leg kick from Karokaro misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karokaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karokaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai clinches up with Karokaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai gets through Karokaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Karokaro down.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
A jab from Karokaro finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Karokaro misses with a body kick.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karokaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai rushes Karokaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karokaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karokaro feints a jab promting Chai to slip. Karokaro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chai lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's 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 Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Chai.
Karokaro is looking for the big counter here.
Karokaro lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Karokaro tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Karokaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karokaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Karokaro blocks the low kick.
Karokaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai misses with a hook. Karokaro ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves away from the strike by Karokaro.
Karokaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Karokaro.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karokaro.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chai has Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai wants to clinch but Karokaro slips to the side
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chai misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Karokaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai throws a right and a left that Karokaro avoids nicely.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ngozi Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Karokaro's torso.
Karokaro lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Karokaro seems unphased.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ngozi Chai.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 63 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Billy Graham (ranked 4 p4p, 174 weight class). Cruz's entrance music is FEEL SOMETHING. A fine choice. Danny Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Graham !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz avoids the head kick by Graham .
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Graham with a poor takedown
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a good, hard body kick but Graham shrugs it off.
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graham has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots and misses
and Cruz scores with a counter punch that sends Graham to the canvas! Cruz smells blood - he's punishing Graham with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Graham has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 467 p4p, 353 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 73 p4p, 55 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Journey - Only The Young. Nayati has chosen Indian Calling - At War as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nayati shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Nayati sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nayati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Nayati is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Nayati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nayati wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Nayati is a slippery customer.
Nayati is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Nayati's head.
Nayati looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez slips a nice elbow through Nayati's hands, connecting with Nayati's forehead.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nayati with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Nayati is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez distracts Nayati with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
Nayati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez won't allow Nayati to sweep him here.
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nayati is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez 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.
Nayati lands a couple of elbows.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Nayati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Nayati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nayati closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Nayati getting side control.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Nayati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nayati moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
Hernandez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nayati lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati cracks Hernandez with a big right hand but Hernandez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nayati throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hernandez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Hernandez trying to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nayati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nayati seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Nayati performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nayati 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nayati pulls his head out easily.
Nayati is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nayati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Nayati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nayati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez works over Nayati with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nayati's head.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez stands up over Nayati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nayati doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Nayati is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nayati looking to control but Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez working Nayati over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Nayati taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Nayati won't be happy about that!
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Nayati gets back to half guard.
Nayati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is trying to control. Nayati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Nayati defends it.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nayati to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nayati won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nayati has passed into half guard!
Nayati trying to pass the guard but Hernandez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nayati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nayati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati passes into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nayati lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nayati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nayati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Nayati fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez cracks Nayati with a big right hand but Nayati just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nayati down.
Hernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nayati is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati sneaks back into half guard.
Nayati actively working from the bottom here.
Nayati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez working Nayati over with strikes.
Nayati tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Nayati is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Nayati tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Nayati moves into full guard.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nayati's head.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez has his foot on Nayati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nayati works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Nayati to get to half guard.
Nayati is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Frank Hernandez 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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