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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doo Ho Choi (ranked 4276 p4p, 4748 weight class) and Jeffrey Hiemstra (ranked 319 p4p, 340 weight class). Choi comes to the ring accompanied by Superman theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doo Ho Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Hiemstra!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi gets tackled into the ropes by Hiemstra. Hiemstra maintains the clinch.
Hiemstra manages to pull guard.
Choi gets to his feet - Hiemstra follows without any prompting.
Choi tries to bum rush Hiemstra with a series of wild strikes but Hiemstra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choi scoring well with a low kick there.
Choi looks to land a combination but Hiemstra avoids it well.
Hiemstra tries to counter by closing the distance.
Choi swinging wildly here.
Hiemstra misses with a body kick.
Choi appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hiemstra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Choi tries to break the clinch but Hiemstra is controlling the position.
Choi tries to break free but Hiemstra pushes him back against the ropes.
Hiemstra has Choi pressed against the ropes, preventing Choi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi breaks the clinch.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hiemstra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Choi really felt that one!
Choi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiemstra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hiemstra breaks the clinch.
Choi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiemstra counters by clinching up.
Choi can't break the clinch.
Hiemstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi avoids the body shot from Hiemstra.
Hiemstra moves into range and clinches up with Choi.
Choi tries to break the clinch but Hiemstra is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but Hiemstra blocks with his arms.
Hiemstra lands a nice uppercut.
Choi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Choi can't break the clinch.
Hiemstra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Choi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Choi scores with a jab. Hiemstra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Hiemstra moves into the clinch.
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!
Hiemstra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Choi!
 It looks like Jeffrey Hiemstra has been cut.
Hiemstra clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiemstra stops a takedown attempt from Choi.
Hiemstra has Choi pressed against the ropes.
Hiemstra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiemstra looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hiemstra.
Choi tries to break the clinch but Hiemstra is controlling the position.
Hiemstra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choi looks for the body kick but Hiemstra saw that one coming.
Choi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hiemstra pushes Choi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hiemstra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hiemstra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hiemstra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Choi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiemstra can turn it around.
Choi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiemstra pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiemstra misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hiemstra pulls guard effortlessly.
Choi stands and steps away. Hiemstra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Choi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiemstra moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiemstra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hiemstra tries to land a leg kick but Choi saw it coming and moves away.
Jeffrey Hiemstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries to work over Hiemstra's front leg with a kick but Hiemstra checks it.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Hiemstra moves out of range easily.
Hiemstra has his takedown stuffed
and Choi counters with a two punch combo.
 Hiemstra is rocked!
Doo Ho Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Hiemstra.
Choi cracks Hiemstra with a hook to the temple - Hiemstra is on wobbly legs here! Choi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hiemstra falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Choi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doo Ho Choi!
Doo Ho Choi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eee Zzz (ranked 4244 p4p, 4196 weight class) and Derrick Allen (ranked 468 p4p, 464 weight class). Allen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by yeat-spiderman remix. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eee Zzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Allen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zzz scores with a jab.
Allen goes for a double leg but Zzz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zzz continues to drive forward.
Allen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zzz's guard.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Zzz.
Zzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zzz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Allen working for a triangle but Zzz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zzz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zzz trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Zzz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zzz defends it easily.
Zzz trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zzz postures up.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zzz trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zzz tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zzz to the ground. Zzz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zzz throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zzz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Zzz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen looks winded!
Zzz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen taking a breather here.
Zzz is trying to improve his position.
Allen working away.
Zzz stops Allen from passing to mount.
Allen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zzz is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zzz is working hard here to advance position.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Allen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zzz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zzz is not content to let Allen control the position.
Zzz is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Zzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eee Zzz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Allen.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Zzz tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zzz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zzz keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Allen passes into half guard.
Zzz trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Zzz tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Zzz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zzz is not going to allow Allen to sit and survive in this position.
Zzz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zzz is really struggling to control Allen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Allen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zzz keeps control of the position as Allen tries to break free.
Allen trying to control the hands but Zzz won't let him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zzz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zzz lands a shot to the head.
Allen tries to escape but Zzz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zzz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Allen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eee Zzz!
The defeated Derrick Allen had this to say: 'im coming for that butt boy'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McIntosh (ranked 4248 p4p, 4003 weight class) and Eddie Castillo (ranked 483 p4p, 472 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 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby McIntosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntosh cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McIntosh takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
McIntosh cracks Castillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Eddie Castillo has been cut.
Oooooh!!! McIntosh has knocked Castillo down with a huge combo! McIntosh steps away and waves a wobbly Castillo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Castillo is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McIntosh throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo counters with a body kick.
Castillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIntosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo flicks out a counter leg kick but McIntosh steps away.
McIntosh forces Castillo back against the ropes and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntosh.
McIntosh lands with a right to the head.
McIntosh lands with a left to the head.
McIntosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can McIntosh finish him?
McIntosh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castillo.
Castillo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from McIntosh - that landed with a thud.
Castillo looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McIntosh.
McIntosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McIntosh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntosh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McIntosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
McIntosh lands a right hand.
McIntosh pushes Castillo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntosh lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntosh.
McIntosh lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by McIntosh.
McIntosh lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McIntosh.
A short right from McIntosh on the inside.
McIntosh pushes Castillo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from McIntosh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McIntosh.
McIntosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
McIntosh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
McIntosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McIntosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntosh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Castillo with a big uppercut! Castillo tries to clinch up but McIntosh pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Castillo to the mat! Castillo covers up and McIntosh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby McIntosh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elix Juarez (ranked 3673 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Boris Borisov (ranked 405 p4p, 435 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elix Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Borisov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez throws a right and a left that Borisov avoids nicely.
Juarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borisov defends it nicely.
Juarez darts in looking for a takedown but Borisov gets double underhooks and turns Juarez into the ropes.
Borisov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juarez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elix Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juarez closes the distance and clinches.
Borisov manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borisov. Juarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borisov, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Elix Juarez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov scores with a jab to the head.
 Juarez is rocked!
Juarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Juarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez leaves his chin hanging out and Borisov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Juarez crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Borisov!
The defeated Elix Juarez had this to say: 'You all bitches I'm coming back and taking this whole fucking game'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rida Binnani (ranked 3519 p4p, 4040 weight class) and Quinten Hendricks (ranked 405 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Quinten Hendricks enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rida Binnani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinten Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Binnani was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendricks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Binnani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Binnani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendricks is looking for a triangle but Binnani pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binnani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Binnani is one step ahead there.
Hendricks working a defensive guard but Binnani manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to improve position but can't.
Hendricks struggling a bit here.
Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard.
Binnani decides to stand back up. Binnani steps back and let's Hendricks get back to his feet.
Hendricks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendricks lands in his opponent's guard.
Binnani is breathing heavily.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Binnani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binnani looking for a sweep. Not yet Binnani, not yet.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks trying to control but Binnani is working from the bottom.
Hendricks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Binnani haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Binnani is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendricks pushes Binnani up against the ropes in a clinch.
Binnani scores a nice knee to the body.
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Binnani smiles and moves away.
Hendricks gets a clinch.
Binnani prevents a body shot from Hendricks.
Binnani crunches a lovely knee into Hendricks's ribcage.
Binnani jumps guard but Hendricks turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binnani breaks from the clinch.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Binnani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinten Hendricks.
Binnani breaks the clinch.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendricks showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendricks is trying to control. Binnani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Binnani is working from the bottom.
Binnani is looking to control Hendricks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Binnani avoid being mounted?
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Binnani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Binnani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binnani is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Binnani controls the action.
Binnani breaks from the clinch.
Hendricks darts in and clinches Binnani up against the ropes.
Hendricks wants a takedown.
Hendricks is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hendricks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Binnani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches.
Hendricks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Binnani just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Binnani jumps guard but Hendricks turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Binnani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Binnani manages to get underhooks.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binnani blocks a body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks decides to pull guard.
Hendricks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Binnani has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Binnani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Binnani has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hendricks gets a clinch.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Binnani controls the action.
Binnani wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks digs a right hand into Binnani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binnani's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendricks in particular looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks is trying to control. Binnani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Binnani goes for a double leg but Hendricks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hendricks continues to drive forward.
Quinten Hendricks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendricks is working for takedown but Binnani is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hendricks.
Hendricks jumps guard but Binnani stands there with Hendricks around his waist. Hendricks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks jumps guard.
Binnani stands up from Hendricks's guard - Binnani perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hendricks forces Binnani back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Binnani controls his hands.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Binnani forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinten Hendricks.
Binnani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binnani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Binnani.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binnani.
Binnani manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binnani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Binnani blocks it.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binnani's elbow.
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Binnani.
Hendricks rushes Binnani and presses him up against the ropes.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Binnani to keep the fight standing.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Binnani controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binnani is looking for a takedown.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Binnani blocks it.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Binnani controls his hands.
Hendricks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown.
Binnani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Binnani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binnani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binnani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
Hendricks clinches up against the ropes.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Binnani forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binnani is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hendricks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Binnani walks away with a smile on his face. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Binnani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hendricks wants to control but Binnani is keeping him busy.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Binnani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hendricks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Hendricks stalls from top position.
Binnani tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Binnani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hendricks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Hendricks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hendricks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Hendricks working the ground and pound but Binnani is defending the strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Binnani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Binnani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binnani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hendricks prevents Binnani from escaping the position.
Hendricks working the head with strikes.
Quinten Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling from side mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hendricks slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Hendricks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Binnani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to control but Binnani is keeping him busy.
Hendricks stands up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Binnani gets tackled into the ropes by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Hendricks cracks Binnani with a nice body shot.
Hendricks jumps into guard, dragging Binnani to the mat.
Quinten Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Binnani postures up.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Binnani tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks controlling Binnani's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:20
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten Hendricks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deon Graves (ranked 2941 p4p, 3624 weight class) and Gage Hurt (ranked 361 p4p, 418 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gage Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurt looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurt.
Graves tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurt throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurt.
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!
Hurt scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hurt misses with a right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Hurt misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hurt does it's job there.
Hurt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurt cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hurt misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurt swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Hurt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gage Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurt throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Hurt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurt doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Hurt misses with a looping left.
Hurt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurt misses with an uppercut.
Hurt lands a right hook to the body.
Hurt misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurt moves away.
Hurt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurt misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurt thinking.
Hurt looks winded!
Graves defending well as Hurt loads up on a big left hand.
Hurt swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Hurt misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Hurt backing up. Hurt nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Hurt misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Hurt jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurt misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Hurt misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves jabs Hurt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
Graves connects with a right hand. Hurt shakes it off.
Graves moves out of range as Hurt strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hurt scores with a shot to the body.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Hurt swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Hurt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hurt is rocked!
Hurt takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Hurt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Hurt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurt under the eye.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves stuns Hurt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurt in his tracks.
Hurt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab-cross combination lands for Graves and sends Hurt crashing to the mat! Graves follows him down to the mat - Hurt regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Hurt defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hurt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves.
Graves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hurt is now in Graves's guard. A big mistake from Graves there, giving up the dominant position!
Hurt tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a triangle but Hurt pushes his legs off easily.
Hurt wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Graves's closed guard. He's half up but Graves has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Graves pivots and extends the arm, Hurt falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Graves! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deon Graves!
Deon Graves 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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