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UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel DC (ranked 24784 p4p, 3885 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 591 p4p, 404 weight class). DC comes to the cage accompanied by Wolf Totem. Balboa has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music. Daniel DC looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel DC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DC looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Balboa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa tries to score with some ground and pound. DC controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Balboa is looking to take a break and control but DC is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DC is looking to get back to is feet but Balboa passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DC is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DC avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Balboa.
Balboa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DC is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Balboa tries for a kimura but DC is defending well.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on DC's face as Balboa controls the position.
Balboa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Balboa decides to stand up, so the ref orders DC to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DC napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balboa works to advance to full mount. DC defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
DC looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Balboa controlling the position easily from mount.
DC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DC tries to get out of the position.
Balboa punching from mount but DC doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Balboa landing strikes from the mount and DC is in trouble!
Balboa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DC because Balboa loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Balboa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Balboa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DC manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Balboa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DC is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DC being controlled for a moment.
Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DC trying his best to control but Balboa has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A momentary lapse in concentration from DC enables Balboa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DC manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Balboa stays in close to DC's body and controls the position.
Balboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DC works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Balboa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa forces his way into half guard.
Balboa controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Balboa.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DC!
Balboa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Balboa gets a double leg takedown into DC's guard.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but DC blocks nicely.
DC can't keep his opponent in guard - Balboa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balboa is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control the pace.
Balboa thows a huge punch but DC dodges it nicely.
DC keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balboa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa thows a huge punch but DC dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Balboa seems content to control.
Balboa is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DC's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Balboa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DC's guard.
Balboa trying to control but DC is working from the bottom.
Balboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DC utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DC trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
Balboa won't allow DC to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa pushes down on DC's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Balboa stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged DC in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Balboa throws a big elbow that misses.
Balboa sitting in guard here, content to control.
DC is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Balboa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Balboa takes a little break here. DC wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is working to tighten his grip on DC's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. DC has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Balboa is really squeezing tight and eventually DC passes out! Balboa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rocky Balboa!
An intense looking Rocky Balboa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you fans, coaches, Furnace Performance,Silverguard Outfitters, and MMA Helsieki for giving me the chance to do this. I want a Title shot.'.
The defeated Daniel DC had this to say: 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Barrett (ranked 24875 p4p, 3833 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 559 p4p, 435 weight class). Thiago Oliveira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Barrett shoots in.
Oliveira lands a left and a right that send Barrett crashing to the mat, dazed. Oliveira thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Curtis Barrett has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Barrett shoots in.
Barrett misses with a takedown
and Oliveira counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Barrett badly! Oliveira follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Barrett out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Oliveira finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Oliveira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thiago Oliveira waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriel Rojas (ranked 5284 p4p, 3642 weight class) and Lyubof Nurmagomedov (ranked 411 p4p, 323 weight class). Lyubof Nurmagomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adriel Rojas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adriel Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
A left lands for Rojas.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Rojas's body. Rojas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas cracks Nurmagomedov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nurmagomedov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rojas finish him?
 Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Are you kidding me?! Rojas ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nurmagomedov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adriel Rojas!
Lyubof Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enver Karacan (ranked 3504 p4p, 3301 weight class) and Dimebag Abbot (ranked 375 p4p, 354 weight class). Dimebag Abbot acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Karacan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimebag Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abbot scores with a jab.
Abbot rushes Karacan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karacan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abbot misses with an uppercut
and Abbot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abbot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
A jab lands there for Abbot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Karacan.
Abbot throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Abbot misses with a left hand
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karacan throws a hook to the side of Abbot's head but Abbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abbot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abbot takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbot pulls guard.
Karacan wanted to stand there but Abbot had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karacan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karacan.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Abbot.
An attempted straight right counter from Karacan misses the target.
Karacan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abbot throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Dimebag Abbot has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Abbot.
Karacan throws a hook to the side of Abbot's head but Abbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abbot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abbot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbot 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.
Abbot closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot throws a combination that misses
and Karacan counters with a nice right hand that sends Abbot toppling to the canvas! Abbot scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karacan finish him?!
Abbot is rocked!
Karacan lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbot is still on wobbly legs! Can Karacan finish him?
Abbot cracks Karacan with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karacan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karacan knocks out Abbot with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karacan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karacan picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Belmiro (ranked 5747 p4p, 3777 weight class) and Jimmy Nguyen (ranked 346 p4p, 250 weight class). Nguyen has chosen In One Ear as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmy Nguyen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzo Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Belmiro's head back.
Belmiro swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Nguyen is quick to defend against it.
Belmiro slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belmiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nguyen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belmiro won't allow Nguyen to pass to mount.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belmiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro is looking to counter the offense by Nguyen and move into the clinch.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nguyen.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Nguyen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nguyen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nguyen tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
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.
Belmiro is looking to regain half guard here but Nguyen keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nguyen off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nguyen tries to escape but Belmiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nguyen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Belmiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nguyen staying busy and making it hard for Belmiro to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belmiro walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Nguyen - just one landing.
Nguyen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguyen pinned against the cage. Nguyen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Nguyen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nguyen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Nguyen there.
Belmiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nguyen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belmiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Nguyen wants to free his trapped foot but Belmiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Nguyen sits in half guard.
Nguyen moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nguyen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Nguyen has taken his back - oops!
Good control from Nguyen.
Belmiro fending off the submission attempt from Nguyen.
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!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro tries to reverse the position but Nguyen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Belmiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nguyen tries to pass to full mount but Belmiro defends it.
Nguyen prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
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.
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguyen controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Nguyen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nguyen has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Nguyen feints and as Belmiro raises his hands in defense, Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Nguyen defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Belmiro stands and throws Nguyen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen struggling a bit here.
Nguyen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro landing strikes.
Nguyen is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nguyen's legs.
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Belmiro lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmiro trying to control the position but Nguyen is working away.
Nguyen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belmiro's best efforts.
Nguyen wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nguyen is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro misses with a head shot. Nguyen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Nguyen.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguyen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguyen 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.
Jimmy Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
That's four 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.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Nguyen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Enzo Belmiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Stavro Blofeld (ranked 2711 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Tike Myson (ranked 323 p4p, 321 weight class). Tike Myson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tike Myson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blofeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blofeld. That's going to slow Myson down.
Blofeld fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myson is out of range.
Myson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blofeld finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myson throws a lazy uppercut
and Blofeld counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blofeld lands a big head kick that sends Myson tumbling to the mat! Blofeld takes a step backwards and waves Myson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
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!
Blofeld throws a leg kick
and Myson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Myson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
Myson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blofeld.
Myson wants to slow Blofeld down by chopping away at his legs.
Myson throws a leg kick
and Blofeld counters with a hugh head kick that removes Myson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
An out of breath Ernst Stavro Blofeld thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Asby (ranked 3076 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Khamzat Kimaheave (ranked 329 p4p, 350 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Asby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khamzat Kimaheave!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asby tries to sprawl but Kimaheave drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kimaheave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimaheave.
Kimaheave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimaheave.
Asby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kimaheave keeping full guard, as Asby tries to pass.
Asby is working hard here to advance position.
Asby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimaheave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asby looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asby throws a big elbow that misses.
Asby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimaheave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimaheave is working an open guard so Asby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bjorn Asby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimaheave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asby swivels and escapes.
Asby drops Kimaheave with a beautiful combination! Kimaheave stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Asby is looking for the KO!
Asby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kimaheave sprawling to the canvas! Kimaheave rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asby finish him?!
Kimaheave is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimaheave gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Asby points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kimaheave wakes up just in time to hear Asby thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Kahnwald (ranked 2097 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Eduardo Parera (ranked 245 p4p, 416 weight class). Parera has chosen The Stars - David Bowie as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Kahnwald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Parera!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahnwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parera misses with a hook
letting Kahnwald counter with a right hand.
Parera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahnwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parera.
Parera throws a looping overhand right but Kahnwald ducks down to avoid it.
Kahnwald attempts a counter takedown but Parera avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Parera misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahnwald misses the target.
Parera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahnwald manages to avoid it.
Parera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahnwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parera misses with a hook.
Parera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parera.
Parera throws an overhand right that lands on Kahnwald's shoulder, as Kahnwald tries to avoid the shot.
Kahnwald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parera sprawls and moves away.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahnwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahnwald attempts a counter takedown but Parera avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parera swings widly with a right hand
and Kahnwald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kahnwald is working Parera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahnwald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahnwald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahnwald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahnwald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahnwald throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahnwald throws a big elbow that misses.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald is in close to Parera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahnwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahnwald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahnwald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahnwald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahnwald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahnwald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahnwald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parera's guard.
Kahnwald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahnwald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Kahnwald prevents Parera from improving his position.
Kahnwald uses his free foot to push down on Parera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Parera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Parera shrugs it off.
Kahnwald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kahnwald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parera looks a forlorn figure.
Parera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kahnwald with shots to the head and body - Parera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kahnwald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parera blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Kahnwald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahnwald momentarily.
Parera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parera lands a right hook to the body.
Kahnwald drops his hands momentarily and Parera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parera looks to land a combination but Kahnwald avoids it well.
Kahnwald is looking to counter the offense by Parera and move into the clinch.
Parera throws a hook but Kahnwald avoids it easily.
Parera swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kahnwald to counter with a crisp jab.
Parera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parera cracks a nice hook into Kahnwald's ribs.
Parera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parera misses with a wild body shot.
Parera misses with an uppercut
and Kahnwald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahnwald throwing strikes from guard but Parera blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahnwald throws a big right hand that misses.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kahnwald won't allow Parera to sweep him here.
Kahnwald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parera can do to turn this around?
Kahnwald with a nice head shot there.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahnwald is looking to work some ground and pound but Parera has wrist control.
Parera wants to improve his position but instead Kahnwald has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahnwald is looking for a kimura but Parera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahnwald to get the leverage.
Kahnwald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahnwald.
Kahnwald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Kahnwald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parera's head.
Kahnwald wants to free his trapped foot but Parera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Parera is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald 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.
Kahnwald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parera is breathing heavily.
Parera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahnwald has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Parera defend it? Kahnwald steps over the head and cranks it - Parera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kahnwald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonas Kahnwald!
A relieved looking Jonas Kahnwald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 1554 p4p, 1873 weight class) and Gopnik Skwat (ranked 116 p4p, 138 weight class). Blankenship kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MXC Most Extreme Challenge. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gopnik Skwat!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Gopnik Skwat has been cut.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blankenship circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blankenship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blankenship lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Blankenship.
Blankenship changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Blankenship.
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skwat works on Blankenship's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship missing with knees to the body.
Blankenship lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Blankenship blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Blankenship digs a right hand underneath Skwat's ribcage. Skwat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skwat lands a takedown into guard.
Skwat preventing the sweep.
Blankenship is working hard here to advance position.
Blankenship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship 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.
Skwat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skwat stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
Blankenship looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship punishes Skwat's body with a nice straight punch.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Skwat. That snapped Blankenship's head back.
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blankenship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skwat avoids it.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
Blankenship has Skwat pressed against the cage, preventing Skwat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skwat misses with some punches.
Skwat tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Skwat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blankenship connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skwat's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skwat backwards.
Skwat throws a head punch that misses.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skwat's elbow.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Blankenship.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skwat blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Blankenship.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skwat's elbow.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skwat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blankenship pushes Skwat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
Skwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwat tries to score with a low kick but Blankenship moves his leg out of the way.
Skwat missing with a left hand there. Blankenship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the body
and Skwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skwat throws a sloppy body shot
and Blankenship counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship lands an overhand right.
Blankenship lands a nice shot to the body.
Blankenship connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skwat misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Blankenship tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Skwat against the cage.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Skwat lands a right hand.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Skwat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skwat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blankenship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skwat.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skwat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skwat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blankenship unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skwat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skwat looks winded!
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skwat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blankenship creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Blankenship has managed to clinch.
Skwat lands an uppercut.
Blankenship lands with a short shot to the head.
Skwat working aggressively here.
Blankenship throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skwat blocks it with crossed arms.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blankenship looking to throw knees to the head but Skwat is blocking nicely.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship blocking some punches.
Blankenship lands a good knee to the midsection. Skwat won't want to take too many of those.
Skwat blocks a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skwat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skwat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenny Blankenship has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skwat misses with a body punch.
Blankenship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankenship's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship scores with a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blankenship tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Blankenship back against the cage.
Skwat misses with the head strike.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skwat avoiding damage as Blankenship throws knees to the body.
Blankenship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Skwat as the two fighters clinch.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Skwat avoids the damage to the body.
Blankenship misses with some punches.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skwat working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship has a couple of punches blocked by Skwat.
Skwat lands with a short punch from 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!
Skwat tries a body shot but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skwat blocking some punches.
Skwat lands with a light punch inside.
Blankenship with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skwat is defending well for now.
Skwat throws a punch but it's blocked by Blankenship.
Skwat misses with a punch on the inside.
Skwat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skwat is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Skwat.
Blankenship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skwat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skwat blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Skwat avoids the damage to the body.
Skwat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to land a knee to the head but Skwat blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skwat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blankenship.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship blocks an uppercut.
Blankenship tries a body shot but Skwat blocks it.
Skwat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blankenship with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blankenship swings wildly with an uppercut but Skwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat prevents a body shot from Blankenship.
Blankenship landing knees to the head.
Skwat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blankenship working aggressively here.
Skwat decides to pull guard.
Blankenship throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skwat pushes a forearm under Blankenship's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Blankenship is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gopnik Skwat!
Kenny Blankenship was interviewed post fight and said 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Smith (ranked 2165 p4p, 1453 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 248 p4p, 187 weight class). Payakaroon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wai khru ram muay. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kai Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters by clinching up.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
Payakaroon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakaroon doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon looks to throw a body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Smith digs a right hand into Payakaroon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payakaroon's gas tank.
Payakaroon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Payakaroon's front leg with a kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakaroon's head backwards.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith keeps Payakaroon at a distance using the push kick.
Payakaroon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Payakaroon.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Kai Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakaroon doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith digs a good body shot into Payakaroon's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon looks to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks the body kick.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Smith misses.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with the combination.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payakaroon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Payakaroon misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Smith motions for Payakaroon to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Kai Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Payakaroon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Kai Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Smith!
Kai Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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