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Second Challenge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Mitchell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Mitchell!
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, Brock Larson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Larson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larson cracks Mitchell with an open hand slap.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Larson defends it.
Mitchell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Larson has recovered full guard.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell prevents Larson from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Larson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mitchell dives into side control.
Larson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mitchell trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Larson is trying to buck Mitchell off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab-cross combination lands for Larson and sends Mitchell crashing to the mat! Larson follows him down to the mat - Mitchell regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Jason Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson tries to stand and escape but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Mitchell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mitchell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. 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 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.
Mitchell is looking to control Larson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Larson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Larson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Larson works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Larson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Larson 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.
Larson swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
Larson pushes Mitchell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mitchell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mitchell tries for a kimura but Larson is defending well.
Mitchell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mitchell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Larson's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Larson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell takes a little break here. Larson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mitchell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larson misses with the combination.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larson. Larson obviously looking to wear him down.
Larson throws a combination. Mitchell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Larson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Mitchell is looking to close the distance but Larson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Mitchell crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Mitchell is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brock Larson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurico Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maurico Silva!
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, Paul Phoenix !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooh a lovely combination from Silva sends Phoenix down but not out. Silva dives into side control looking to finish.
Phoenix is rocked!
It looks like Paul Phoenix has been cut.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Silva knocks Phoenix out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurico Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Casparone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 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 Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfredo Casparone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Casparone gets a clinch.
Casparone letting Hammerson take a breather here.
Casparone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Casparone tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammerson tries for a takedown but Casparone manages to get underhooks.
Casparone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Casparone jumps guard but Hammerson stands there with Casparone around his waist. Casparone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Donny Hammerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Casparone.
Hammerson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Casparone is trying to keep an underhook but Hammerson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hammerson trying to control from half guard but Casparone is working away.
Hammerson stalling away here and it's allowed Casparone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hammerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Casparone is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Casparone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hammerson has his hands clasped together but Casparone extends an breaks Hammerson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Casparone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfredo Casparone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Embree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabral comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt by Johnny Cash. Embree has chosen Infection by the Rx Bandits as his entrance music. 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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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Embree!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Embree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabral fails with the takedown.
Embree is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
Cabral avoids the body shot from Embree.
Cabral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Embree's waist but Embree gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabral off to one side.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabral closes the distance and clinches up with Embree, looking for a takedown. Cabral pushes Embree against the cage but Embree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral has a takedown stuffed.
Cabral fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Embree sprawls well initially but Cabral persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Embree tries to kick Cabral off but Cabral keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cabral is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Embree doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabral.
Cabral has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral wants to take Embree's back here but Embree is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Embree really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cabral has control of Embree's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Embree regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cabral forces the positional change into back control.
Cabral is breathing heavily.
Cabral working for a choke but Embree is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embree wants to get back to his feet.
Cabral tightening his grip on Embree, looking for the choke.
Embree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Embree is defending well though. Cabral let's go of the attempt for now.
Embree controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cabral is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Embree with him. Embree is trying to defend but Cabral has an arm under the chin now! Embree grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Cabral!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Len Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Chay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 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 Los Angeles, Len Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Chay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton tries to bum rush Chay with a series of wild strikes but Chay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orton swinging wilding here.
Orton swinging wilding here.
Orton throws a looping overhand right but Chay ducks down to avoid it.
Chay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orton.
Chay moves into the clinch successfully.
Chay landing knees to the head.
Chay looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orton.
Chay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orton blocks it with crossed arms.
Orton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton tries to break the clinch but Chay is controlling the position.
Chay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chay looking to slow down the pace here.
Orton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chay tries to land a knee to the head but Orton blocks with his arms.
Orton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chay lands a nice knee to the body.
Chay lands a knee to the head.
Chay keeps control of Orton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chay is trying to stall.
Orton wants to get back to striking at distance but Chay won't allow it.
Orton wants to get back to striking at distance but Chay won't allow it.
Chay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chay on the side of the head.
Orton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orton misses with a few strikes there.
Orton throws a right hand that Chay ducks under and follows up with a left that Chay also avoids with ease.
Chay misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Orton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Len Orton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chay counters with an outside leg kick.
Chay shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Chay wants to clinch up but Orton keeps it at a distance.
Orton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chay.
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Chay clinches with his opponent.
Orton wants to break free but Chay has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chay breaks the clinch.
Orton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chay trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chay is controlling him.
Chay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chay slips nicely into half guard.
Chay stops Orton from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Chase Chay 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!
Orton scores with a decent looking hook.
Len Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice combo by Orton! Oh, that's hurt him - Chay falls to the canvas and Orton follows him into side control.
Chay is rocked!
Orton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chay is still in real trouble! Can Orton finish him?
Orton stands up and beckons Chay to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton misses with a combination
and Chay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton is looking to escape.
Chay seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chay tries to pass to full mount but Orton defends it.
Orton is trying to stand back up but Chay is controlling him
Chay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orton kicks off Chay and gets to his feet.
Chay clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Chay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chay crunches a lovely knee into Orton's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chay.
Chay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Chay.
Chay breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chay.
Chay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton throws a series of punches but Chay avoids them all with ease.
Orton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chay fails to land the takedown.
Len Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Chay.
Some wild striking there from Orton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton fails to land with a series of punches.
Orton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton throws a combination that misses
and Chay counters with a good low kick that Orton was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chay counters with a thumping low kick.
Orton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orton scores with a body shot.
Orton throws a right and a left that Chay avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Chay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chase Chay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orton misses with a combination
and Chay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orton tries to get out of the position.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chay passes into half guard.
Chay moves into full mount! Orton won't be happy about that!
Orton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chay has hold of Orton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Chay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Orton is trying to stand up.
Chay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orton is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chay looking to isolate an arm here. Orton doesn't see it coming and as Chay extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Chay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase Chay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Girevoy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayodele Adesubokan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Girevoy Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ayodele Adesubokan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adesubokan tries to kick Khan off but Khan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
Adesubokan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Girevoy Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesubokan but Adesubokan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesubokan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
Khan wants to sweep here but Adesubokan controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to hit a switch here but Adesubokan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khan there!
Adesubokan get's back to his feet.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khan showed some decent athleticism there.
Adesubokan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adesubokan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a strike but Adesubokan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesubokan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesubokan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan tries for a takedown but Adesubokan circles away easily
and Adesubokan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khan's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girevoy Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesubokan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan shoots and misses
and Adesubokan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khan won't be happy with that.
Adesubokan decides to stand back up. Adesubokan steps back and let's Khan get back to his feet.
Adesubokan gets caught flat footed, as Khan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adesubokan wriggles free and stands up.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesubokan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adesubokan gets to his feet. Khan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adesubokan dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adesubokan!
Khan wants to control the pace but Adesubokan is squirming around nicely.
Adesubokan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Khan.
Adesubokan wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayodele Adesubokan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adesubokan looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khan shoots in and bounces Adesubokan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adesubokan is looking to stand up but Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
Adesubokan keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Adesubokan blocks nicely.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adesubokan on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesubokan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khan wants to control from the top but Adesubokan keeps moving.
Khan 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.
Khan lands a couple of elbows.
Khan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan postures up in Adesubokan's guard and throws a big left but Adesubokan blocks it.
Khan landing some decent shots from guard.
Adesubokan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adesubokan pushes Khan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khan.
Adesubokan sneaks out the side door and pushes Khan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Adesubokan. Adesubokan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
and Adesubokan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesubokan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khan shoots in and bounces Adesubokan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesubokan wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Ayodele Adesubokan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan throws a strike but Adesubokan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khan seems keen to control Adesubokan's posture.
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.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Adesubokan gets to his feet - Khan follows without any prompting.
Khan shoots in and bounces Adesubokan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adesubokan is looking to stand up but Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adesubokan wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Girevoy Khan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adesubokan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Adesubokan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adesubokan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adesubokan wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adesubokan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Adesubokan keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan distracts Adesubokan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adesubokan has his feet on Khan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adesubokan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khan won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesubokan stands up and beckons Khan to his feet.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Ayodele Adesubokan has been cut.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adesubokan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Adesubokan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Khan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khan trying to control the position but Adesubokan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan landing strikes.
Adesubokan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Khan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A lull in the action here.
Khan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a nice forearm strike.
Khan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Khan prevents Adesubokan from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adesubokan dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khan prevents Adesubokan from getting back to his feet.
Khan trying to control but Adesubokan is working from the bottom.
Adesubokan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Girevoy Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Girevoy Khan!
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