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UPG 121: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bors Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ellie Goulding - Explosions . Muakbar has chosen That Punjabi Jay-Z song as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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169 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bors Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Muakbar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.
Hill sizes up Muakbar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muakbar fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
Muakbar throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Hill checks the leg kick.
Hill lands a jab to the nose.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and Hill counters with a left to the body.
Muakbar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Muakbar takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muakbar.
Muakbar lands an overhand right.
Muakbar needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Muakbar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muakbar misses the jab.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muakbar.
Bors Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muakbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Bors Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haji Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with an outside leg kick.
Hill wants to clinch up but Muakbar keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Hill catches Muakbar right on the button with a cross.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hill rushes Muakbar and presses him up against the cage.
Muakbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill is trying to maintain a safe position but Muakbar gets an underhook and turns Hill into the cage.
Muakbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muakbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muakbar is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Muakbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muakbar throws an elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muakbar's guard. Nice move by Hill!
Muakbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muakbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muakbar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bors Hill.
Muakbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Muakbar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hill throws a leg kick but Muakbar checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
Muakbar 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.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with an uppercut.
Muakbar throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Muakbar catches Hill right on the button with a cross.
Muakbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muakbar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill avoids the body shot from Muakbar.
Muakbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muakbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill moves forwards but Muakbar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muakbar connects with a single shot there.
Muakbar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muakbar's knee momentarily.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muakbar.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muakbar misses with a right hand
and Hill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Hill.
A low kick from Muakbar is predictable there
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muakbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with an inside leg kick.
Muakbar takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill throws a series of punches but Muakbar avoids them all with ease.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Muakbar tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Muakbar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muakbar tries to score with some ground and pound. Hill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muakbar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muakbar is just content to waste time from the top position. Hill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Muakbar trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Muakbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muakbar wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muakbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
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!
Haji Muakbar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Muakbar. Beautiful body shot.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muakbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muakbar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muakbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Muakbar pushes him off.
Muakbar shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Muakbar is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Muakbar stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Muakbar striking off his back but it's not causing Hill any problems.
Muakbar looking to control.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Muakbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muakbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haji Muakbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Muakbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Muakbar misses.
Muakbar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Muakbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muakbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Muakbar should have avoided that one.
Muakbar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Muakbar misses with a wild body shot.
Hill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill slips under a jab from Muakbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Muakbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muakbar swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Muakbar throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Muakbar.
Muakbar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Muakbar moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muakbar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with a good low kick that Muakbar was not able to check.
Muakbar misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muakbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muakbar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill moves out of range of the leg kick from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a hook.
Muakbar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Bors Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Hill catches Muakbar right on the button with a cross.
Muakbar scores with a jab to the body.
Hill scores with the left hand. Muakbar knows he should have avoided that one.
Muakbar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muakbar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muakbar has his takedown stuffed
and Hill finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Muakbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill slips a straight right by Muakbar.
Bors Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muakbar.
Bors Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haji Muakbar.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and Hill counters with a low kick, right behind Muakbar 's knee.
Muakbar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill thows a body kick. Muakbar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muakbar connects with a looping right hand.
Hill cracks Muakbar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haji Muakbar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muakbar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hill scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muakbar on the side of the head.
Muakbar takes one on the button.
Muakbar is rocked!
Muakbar blocks a low kick nicely.
Muakbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Muakbar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muakbar seems to have recovered his senses.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muakbar.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muakbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bors Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muakbar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haji Muakbar!
Haji Muakbar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnbjorn Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 666 - Bomba!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnbjorn Ulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Gatho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfsson lands with a straight right. Gatho didn't see that one coming.
Ulfsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Ulfsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ulfsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ulfsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ulfsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ulfsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatho is just out of range.
Ulfsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatho doesn't seem bothered though.
Ulfsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gatho moves out of range easily.
Ulfsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gatho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gatho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatho slips a jab and a cross from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson forces Gatho back against the cage and clinches.
Ulfsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ulfsson moves in looking to clinch but Gatho pushes him off.
Ulfsson throws a hook to the side of Gatho's head but Gatho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ulfsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gatho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulfsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gatho should have avoided that one.
Gatho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gatho moves out of range of the leg kick from Ulfsson.
A big right from Ulfsson misses.
Gatho connects with a leg kick. Ulfsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gatho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulfsson manages to avoid it.
Ulfsson tries to land a leg kick but Gatho saw it coming and moves away.
Ulfsson swinging wildly here.
Ulfsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatho will feel that in the morning.
Gatho blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ulfsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatho checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulfsson throws a jab when Gatho was well out of range.
Ulfsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ulfsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gatho's shoulder, as Gatho tries to avoid the shot.
Gatho thows a body kick. Ulfsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gatho throws out a leg kick but Ulfsson moves out of range and Gatho only half commits.
Ulfsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gatho tries to work over Ulfsson's front leg with a kick but Ulfsson checks it.
Gatho blocks the body kick.
Ulfsson moves forwards but Gatho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ulfsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ulfsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gatho needs to keep his hands up - Ulfsson had a free shot at his head there.
Gatho scores with a decent looking hook.
Ulfsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson is looking to clinch but Gatho is avoiding it.
Ulfsson tries to bum rush Gatho with a series of wild strikes but Gatho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulfsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ulfsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatho moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
Ulfsson misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Ulfsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ulfsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatho ducks under a wild hook from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gatho in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ulfsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulfsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ulfsson did well to prevent Gatho getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulfsson trying to control but Gatho postures up.
Gatho tries to pass to full mount but Ulfsson defends it.
Ulfsson tries to get to full guard but Gatho has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnbjorn Ulfsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gatho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gatho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ulfsson.
Some wild striking there from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson tries to score with a low kick but Gatho moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulfsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gatho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gatho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gatho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ulfsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gatho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ulfsson tries to hold on but Gatho postures up.
Ulfsson is looking to get to half guard.
Gatho punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ulfsson tries to hold on but Gatho postures up.
Gatho is landing with some decent strikes but Ulfsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gatho prevents Ulfsson from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gatho looking for a guillotine from mount but Ulfsson is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulfsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gatho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ben Gatho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ulfsson is looking to improve his position but Gatho isn't that keen on the idea.
Ulfsson tries to hold on but Gatho pushes him away.
BOOM! Gatho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gatho.
Ulfsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gatho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ulfsson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gatho landing strikes from the mount.
Gatho goes for an armbar but Ulfsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ulfsson.
Gatho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulfsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulfsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Gatho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson is pushing down on Gatho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatho is fighting to maintain full guard but Ulfsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatho tries to get to full guard but Ulfsson has control of the leg.
Ulfsson is thwarting Gatho's attempts to control the position.
Gatho has a hand on Ulfsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ulfsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gatho working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gatho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ulfsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatho is out of range and Ulfsson settles back down.
Ulfsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulfsson thows a leg kick but Gatho checks it
and Gatho counters with a nice body shot.
Gatho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gatho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ulfsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ulfsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ulfsson throws a leg kick but Gatho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ulfsson throws out a powerful jab.
Ulfsson misses with an uppercut. Gatho saw that one coming.
Ulfsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gatho counters with a right hand to the body.
Ulfsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gatho backs up against the cage.
Gatho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ulfsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatho digs a good hook to Ulfsson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatho throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho scores with a shot to the body.
Gatho throws a body kick that misses.
Gatho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ulfsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ulfsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gatho pushes down on Ulfsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gatho is working for a kimura but Ulfsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatho lands with a punch from half guard.
Gatho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulfsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gatho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ulfsson's head.
Gatho passes into side control, despite Ulfsson's attempt to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatho lands a few punches from side control.
Gatho scores with punches from side control.
Ulfsson is looking to regain half guard here but Gatho keeps moving and retains side control.
Gatho landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gatho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gatho wants to control for a moment but Ulfsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ulfsson is looking for a sweep. Gatho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gatho lands a nice short elbow.
Gatho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gatho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ulfsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatho throwing shots but Ulfsson is blocking nicely.
Ulfsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Gatho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ulfsson looks to move to half guard but instead Gatho has passed into mount! Damn!
Ulfsson tries to hold on but Gatho pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatho working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatho lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Gatho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gatho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Gatho!
Our winner, Ben Gatho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Marshall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
182 lbs
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25
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wisniewski.
Marshall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wisniewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Wisniewski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marshall!
Marshall tries to improve position but can't.
Wisniewski tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wisniewski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wisniewski in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends.
Marshall is trying to control Wisniewski's posture but Wisniewski avoids it.
Wisniewski cracks Marshall with a big elbow.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Wisniewski is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski working the head with strikes.
Wisniewski moves into full mount!
Marshall is in a horrible position here. Wisniewski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wisniewski lands a couple of good shots and Marshall has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marshall is rocked!
Wisniewski lands a massive shot to the side of Marshall 's head and he's out cold! Wisniewski jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pawel Wisniewski!
After winning the bout, Pawel Wisniewski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Sparger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Get Back . Sparger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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278 lbs
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31
260 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Sparger!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparger.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparger throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Sparger misses with an uppercut.
Styles throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparger.
Sparger checks a leg kick.
Sparger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Sparger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Styles.
Jab, jab by Styles - just one landing.
Sparger swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
Styles staying out of range there.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparger.
Sparger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styles circles away.
Styles tries to score with a low kick but Sparger moves his leg out of the way.
Sparger misses the shot to the body.
Styles connects with a leg kick. Sparger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Sparger with that takedown attempt.
Devin Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Sparger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Rob Sparger has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Sparger.
A slow jab from Styles misses its intended target.
Styles wants to clinch up but Sparger keeps it at a distance.
Styles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Styles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Styles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sparger looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparger missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styles throws a leg kick but Sparger checks it.
Styles scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Sparger misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Styles. That's going to slow Sparger down.
Sparger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Styles is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sparger.
Sparger ducks right into an uppercut from Styles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Styles - that will leave a mark!
Sparger staying out of range there.
Styles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Styles moves into range and clinches up with Sparger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Rob Sparger's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Sparger.
Styles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparger fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Styles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Styles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Styles misses with the combination.
Styles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styles. Styles obviously looking to wear him down.
Styles catches Sparger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BOOM! Styles lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparger. Sparger tries to recover but Styles is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparger lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Devin Styles waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieto comes into the arena with Bullet the Blue Sky blaring out of the sound system. Harry Ballzonya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29
162 lbs
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169 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ballzonya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ballzonya lands with a cross.
Nieto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballzonya.
Nieto blocks a jab.
Ballzonya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nieto.
Alexandre Nieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieto slips under a jab.
Ballzonya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nieto.
Nieto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ballzonya controlling Nieto's posture.
Ballzonya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballzonya tries to control but Nieto wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto is working to get back to half guard.
Nieto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ballzonya controlling the position easily from mount.
Nieto is working to get back to half guard.
Ballzonya looking to control but Nieto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ballzonya has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nieto's face.
Ballzonya landing shots from mount.
Nieto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ballzonya lands strikes from half guard.
Ballzonya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Ballzonya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nieto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nieto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nieto tries to roll over but Ballzonya keeps him under control.
Nieto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ballzonya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nieto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballzonya defends it easily.
Ballzonya stands up over Nieto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ballzonya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nieto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballzonya looking to sit in guard and control but Nieto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nieto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballzonya is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballzonya, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieto trying to control but Ballzonya is working from the bottom.
Nieto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ballzonya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ballzonya is on top in guard.
Ballzonya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nieto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ballzonya is defending well. Nieto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ballzonya has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nieto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Nieto!
As Alexandre Nieto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I have lost, but I am not lost. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen has chosen Jaws Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
164 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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31
163 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Slamen misses.
Slamen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu avoids it really well and circles away.
Jiu Jitsu fails with the takedown.
Slamen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jiu Jitsu tries to sprawl out of it but Slamen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jiu Jitsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slamen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiu Jitsu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slamen!
Jiu Jitsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slamen is working to get back to half guard.
Jiu Jitsu working the ground and pound effectively.
Slamen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen is squirming around, avoiding Jiu Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
Slamen working to try and regain half guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control but Slamen is having none of it.
Jiu Jitsu unloads with some shots from mount but Slamen bucks and avoids them well.
Slamen wants to control but Jiu Jitsu is having none of it.
Slamen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jiu Jitsu is staying active.
Slamen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Slamen working to try and regain half guard.
Jiu Jitsu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jiu Jitsu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiu Jitsu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slamen is squirming around, avoiding Jiu Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
Slamen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Jiu Jitsu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slamen is squirming around, avoiding Jiu Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
Slamen is looking to improve his position but Jiu Jitsu isn't that keen on the idea.
Slamen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slamen tries to get to full guard but Jiu Jitsu has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen pushes Jiu Jitsu off looking to stand but Jiu Jitsu dives back in and keeps control.
Slamen is controlling Jiu Jitsu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slamen is trying to maintain the position but Jiu Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiu Jitsu uses his free foot to push down on Slamen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slamen.
Slamen taking shots to the head.
Jiu Jitsu with a couple of short strikes.
Slamen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiu Jitsu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu wants to control the pace but Slamen is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slamen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jiu Jitsu controlling from mount.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a head shot.
Jiu Jitsu tries to control but Slamen wriggling away.
Slamen wants to hold on but Jiu Jitsu pushes him away.
Slamen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slamen has his hands clasped together around Jiu Jitsu's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slamen is trying to stand back up but Jiu Jitsu is controlling him
Slamen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mr Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slamen dives in and grabs Jiu Jitsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiu Jitsu pushes down on Slamen's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jiu Jitsu enables Slamen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jiu Jitsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jiu Jitsu managing to control the position.
Jiu Jitsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slamen postures up in Jiu Jitsu's guard and throws a big left but Jiu Jitsu blocks it.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Jiu Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
Slamen lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiu Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Jiu Jitsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slamen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jiu Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slamen's guard.
Jiu Jitsu won't allow Slamen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slamen is on top in guard.
Troy Slamen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Slamen pushes his legs off easily.
Slamen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slamen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving.
Slamen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slamen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving.
Slamen throws an elbow that misses. Jiu Jitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slamen's guard. Nice move by Jiu Jitsu!
Slamen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiu Jitsu is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiu Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jiu Jitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slamen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiu Jitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Slamen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head.
Slamen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slamen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slamen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiu Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamen is one step ahead there.
Slamen trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiu Jitsu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a head shot.
Jiu Jitsu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Slamen is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu avoids the attempt from Slamen to control.
Slamen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slamen shoots in for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slamen fails with a takedown attempt.
Slamen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiu Jitsu.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slamen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jiu Jitsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slamen somewhat.
Mr Jiu Jitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Slamen.
Jiu Jitsu throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Slamen with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Jiu Jitsu. Beautiful body shot.
Slamen throws a big shot that misses.
Jiu Jitsu tries a low kick but Slamen avoids it.
Slamen misses with a straight left.
Jiu Jitsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jiu Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiu Jitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen distracts Jiu Jitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slamen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slamen preventing the sweep.
Slamen throws a big elbow that misses.
Slamen throwing strikes but missing.
Jiu Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Slamen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slamen winds up and cracks Jiu Jitsu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jiu Jitsu controlling the position for now.
Slamen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jiu Jitsu's head.
Jiu Jitsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamen's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slamen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiu Jitsu's guard. Nice work there by Slamen.
Slamen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slamen throws a big elbow that misses.
Slamen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiu Jitsu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jiu Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamen is one step ahead there.
Jiu Jitsu has momentary wrist control but Slamen slips an elbow through the middle.
Slamen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slamen landing with the ground and pound.
Slamen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Jiu Jitsu working for a triangle but Slamen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen landing with the ground and pound.
Slamen distracts Jiu Jitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slamen stands up over Jiu Jitsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiu Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiu Jitsu, not yet.
Slamen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Slamen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slamen 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Slamen!
A very excited looking Troy Slamen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock's entrance music is Guns and Roses - Reckless Life. A fine choice. Kruger Ramos has chosen Gui Boratto - Azzurra as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Brock finds it's target.
Kruger Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger Ramos cracks Brock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruger Ramos misses with a jab to the body
and Brock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger Ramos thinking.
Brock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruger Ramoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger Ramos manages to avoid it.
Kruger Ramos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Kruger Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Kruger Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock avoids the body shot from Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Brock.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger Ramos.
Brock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brock lands a nice forearm strike.
Kruger Ramos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock controlling the position well.
Brock is looking to improve his position.
Brock gets full guard.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger Ramos is one step ahead there.
Kruger Ramos postures up.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger Ramos is one step ahead there.
Brock pulls Kruger Ramos in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger Ramos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruger Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Brock is retaining full guard.
Kruger Ramos wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock has his hands on Kruger Ramos's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Brock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Kruger Ramos saw that one coming.
Kruger Ramos misses with a looping right.
Brock looks to throw the jab but Kruger Ramos is out of range.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger Ramos throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Kruger Ramos.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger Ramos throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brock is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruger Ramos is defending well.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Kruger Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brock throws an elbow but Kruger Ramos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kruger Ramos taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock lands a few punches from side control.
Brock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger Ramos keeps working.
Kruger Ramos tries to bench press Brock off him but Brock keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kruger Ramos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kruger Ramos down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock tries to advance to mount but Kruger Ramos denies him.
Brock trying to control the position but Kruger Ramos is working away.
Brock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kruger Ramos is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger Ramos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brock.
Brock tries to stand but Kruger Ramos is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
That's time! Brock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruger Ramos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger Ramos.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Kruger Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brock scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Kruger Ramos down.
Brock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Kruger Ramos wants to sweep but Brock has passed to side control!
Brock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brock trying to control the position but Kruger Ramos is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos looking for a sweep but Brock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kruger Ramos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brock with shots to the head and body - Kruger Ramos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brock controlling the pace for now.
Brock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kruger Ramos is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock has momentary wrist control but Kruger Ramos slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruger Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Brock is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock is trying to control the position but Kruger Ramos postures up.
Brock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger Ramos.
Brock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kruger Ramos has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock trying to control here.
Kruger Ramos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brock defends it well.
Brock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brock.
Brock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kruger Ramos!
Kruger Ramos wants to hold on but Brock pushes him away.
Eddie Brock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger Ramos is in a horrible position here. Brock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kruger Ramos's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kruger Ramos is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock pulls Kruger Ramos in to control the position.
Kruger Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock keeping full guard, as Kruger Ramos tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kruger Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kruger Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger Ramos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruger Ramos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kruger Ramos working the ground and pound.
Brock sneaks back into half guard.
Brock is looking to control Kruger Ramos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brock avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Brock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Kruger Ramos from controlling successfully.
Brock controlling the position.
Kruger Ramos trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos is fighting to break Brock's control of his arms but Brock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kruger Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brock connects with a high kick.
Kruger Ramos misses with a straight left.
Brock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger Ramos.
A combination from Kruger Ramos does no damage.
Kruger Ramos throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger Ramos throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruger Ramos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock slips a straight right by Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos cracks Brock with a good jab.
Kruger Ramos throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruger Ramos is defended easily by Brock.
Brock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruger Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Brock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kruger Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger Ramos throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Kruger Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock moves out of range as Kruger Ramos strikes.
Brock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Kruger Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
Brock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kruger Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruger Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Kruger Ramos's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruger Ramos tries to avoid it.
Brock dives in and scores a takedown into Kruger Ramos's guard.
Brock gets to his feet. Kruger Ramos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Kruger Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruger Ramos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to control from half guard but Kruger Ramos is working away.
Kruger Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger Ramos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Kruger Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Brock wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kruger Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock swings for the body but Kruger Ramos moves out of range.
Kruger Ramos misses with a straight left.
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 Eddie Brock.
Well Brock 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock 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 Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by I Want It All. Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Ethan Clayton has been cut.
Clayton throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Clayton scores with a leg kick.
Clayton misses the body punch
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clayton tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Clayton throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clayton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clayton is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton blocking some punches.
Clayton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Clayton is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Clayton stalling.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clayton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Clayton gets an underhook and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Clayton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clayton tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Clayton back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Clayton misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Clayton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clayton lands with a short shot to the head.
Clayton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clayton.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Clayton avoids the damage to the body.
Clayton is trying to stall.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Clayton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clayton controls his hands.
Clayton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Clayton.
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Clayton up, before dumping him to the ground. Clayton manages to land in guard.
Clayton 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.
Clayton is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clayton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Clayton looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clayton trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Clayton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayton is keeping the position for now.
Clayton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov distracts Clayton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clayton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Clayton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clayton throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Clayton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clayton tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clayton throws a leg kick but Magomedov checks it.
Clayton misses with a looping right.
Clayton misses with a body shot
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Clayton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clayton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Clayton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Clayton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Clayton.
Clayton throws some wild stikes that Magomedov manages to avoid easily.
Clayton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clayton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Clayton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Clayton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Clayton pushes him away.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Clayton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ethan Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clayton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magomedov is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Clayton! Magomedov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan Clayton!
After the big win, Ethan Clayton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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