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Carnage 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davos Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Kruegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davos Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Kruegg!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung darts in and clinches Kruegg up against the cage.
Kung keeps control of Kruegg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooh!!! Kruegg has knocked Kung down with a huge combo! Kruegg steps away and waves a wobbly Kung back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Davos Kung has been cut.
Kung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruegg misses with a left hand
and Kung counters with a nice body kick.
Kruegg tries to clinch there but Kung circles away.
Kung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kung wants it to stay on the feet.
Kung fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruegg in the body.
Kung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruegg wants to clinch.
Kung lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Sid Kruegg has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung lands with a nice combination. Kruegg backs away looking to recover.
Kruegg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kung takes one on the button.
Kruegg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruegg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kung sprawls well. He's pushed Kruegg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davos Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Kruegg.
Kruegg looks winded!
Kruegg gets tackled into the cage by Kung. Kung maintains the clinch.
Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruegg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruegg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kung at a distance.
Kung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kruegg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruegg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kung darts in and clinches Kruegg up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kung.
Kung struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruegg controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruegg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruegg.
Kung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kung closes the distance and pushes Kruegg back into the cage.
Kung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kung lands with a light punch inside.
Kruegg manages to break the clinch.
Kruegg shoots in for a takedown but Kung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kung throws a series of punches but Kruegg moves out of range.
Kung moves into the clinch.
Kruegg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung slips a jab and a cross from Kruegg.
Kruegg throws a series of punches but Kung avoids them all with ease.
Kung thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sid Kruegg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kung clinches up against the cage.
Kung breaks the clinch.
Kung clinches.
Kung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kung breaks the clinch.
Kung lands a head kick!
Kung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kung lands a body shot.
Kruegg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kung clinches.
Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruegg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruegg.
Kruegg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kung counters with a body kick.
Kruegg throws a nice looking combination but Kung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Kruegg tries to get set, Kung tries to push him back and clinch up but Kruegg manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruegg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kruegg misses with a takedown attempt
and Kung finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kung has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Kung.
Kung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruegg.
Kruegg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kung forces Kruegg back against the cage and clinches.
Kruegg can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davos Kung dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruegg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruegg, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kung.
Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruegg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kung.
Kruegg tries to keep at a distance but Kung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kung lands a nice shot to the body.
Davos Kung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruegg tries for a takedown but Kung circles away easily
and Kung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kung manages to break the clinch.
Kung closes the distance and clinches.
Kung breaks from the clinch.
Davos Kung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung lands a front kick.
Davos Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruegg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kung circles away.
Kruegg is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kung.
Kung pushes Kruegg up against the cage in a clinch.
Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kung scores with a jab.
Kung clinches.
Kruegg wants to break free but Kung has control.
Kung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruegg, which made it look bad.
Kruegg drives through and clinches with Kung against the cage.
Kung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruegg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruegg misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruegg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruegg tries to avoid it but Kung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruegg to the ground. Kruegg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruegg throws a leg kick
and Kung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kruegg fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruegg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruegg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kung swivels and escapes.
Kruegg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruegg can do to turn this around?
Kung clinches up with Kruegg and pushes him back against the cage.
Kung breaks the clinch.
Kung darts in and clinches Kruegg up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung scores with a hook to the body.
Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kung clinches up against the cage.
Kung holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kung digs a right hand into Kruegg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruegg's gas tank.
Kruegg is trying to force a seperation but Kung has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Kruegg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Kruegg controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kruegg wants to break free but Kung has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruegg is looking for a takedown.
Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kung avoids the head kick by Kruegg.
It looked like Kung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruegg.
Kruegg misses with a takedown
and Kung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kung lands a jab-cross combination.
Kung misses with a double jab.
Kung darts in and clinches Kruegg up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kung breaks the clinch.
Kruegg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davos Kung dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick from Kung lands but Kruegg takes it in his stride.
Kruegg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kung tries to avoid it but Kruegg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kung to the ground. Kung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kung clinches.
Kruegg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kung pushes Kruegg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kruegg breaks from the clinch.
Kung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kung forces Kruegg back against the cage and clinches.
Kung breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruegg tries to keep at a distance but Kung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruegg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kung misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruegg throws a low kick, looking for Kung's leg but Kung calmly moves out of range.
Kung lands an overhand right.
Kruegg swings widly with a right hand
and Kung counters with a one-two to the body.
Kung lands a jab-cross combination.
Kruegg throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Kung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kung scores with a head kick. Kruegg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kung has Kruegg up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kung manages to break the clinch.
Kruegg shoots for a takedown but Kung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Kruegg looks to move away, Kung throws a big counter combo but Kruegg just gets out of the way.
Davos Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Kruegg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruegg tries for a takedown but Kung circles away easily
and Kung counters with a two punch combo.
Kung rushes Kruegg and presses him up against the cage.
Kung prevents the takedown attempt.
Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kung.
Kung cracks a nice hook into Kruegg's ribs.
Kung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kung has closed the distance and engaged Kruegg in a clinch.
Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruegg wants to break free but Kung has control.
Kruegg jumps guard but Kung turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kung cracks Kruegg with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruegg backwards.
Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kung clinches with his opponent.
Kung works on Kruegg's body with a couple of short punches.
Kung breaks from the clinch.
Kung scores with a punch to the head.
Kruegg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kung defends it nicely.
Kung lands with a kick to the temple. Kruegg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kruegg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kung appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruegg throws a nice looking combination but Kung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kung is looking for a counter combo.
Kung pushes Kruegg up against the cage in a clinch.
Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kung.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruegg as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kung slips under a jab from Kruegg.
As Kruegg looks to move away, Kung throws a big counter combo but Kruegg just gets out of the way.
Kruegg looks to land a combination but Kung avoids it well.
Kruegg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kung tries to clinch but Kruegg moves out of range.
No joy there for Kruegg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kung tries to counter by clinching up but Kruegg breaks away and moves out of range.
Sid Kruegg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davos Kung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Kruegg misses
and Kung counters with a two punch combo.
Kung closes the distance and pushes Kruegg back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davos Kung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kung 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davos Kung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caol Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donold Trenchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caol Dos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donold Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenchard dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trenchard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos circles away.
Dos lands a glancing blow to the side of Trenchard's head.
Dos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trenchard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos to the mat. Dos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Trenchard presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos.
A shot in the inside from Dos.
Trenchard wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caol Dos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donold Trenchard.
Trenchard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trenchard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trenchard lands with a kick to the temple. Dos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos connects with a single shot there.
Dos misses with a series of wild punches.
Trenchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos darts in and clinches Trenchard up against the cage.
Trenchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trenchard throws a head kick but Dos moves out of range.
Dos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trenchard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos is looking to counter punch.
Trenchard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trenchard jumps guard but Dos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Dos on the inside.
Dos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trenchard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dos closes the distance and pushes Trenchard back into the cage.
Trenchard goes for a takedown attempt but Dos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trenchard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trenchard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trenchard looking for a takedown.
Trenchard gets control of Dos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trenchard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dos controlling from the top position.
Trenchard keeping full guard, as Dos tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard keeping moving, preventing Dos from controlling successfully.
Trenchard trying to control the position.
Dos content to stall in guard here.
Dos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trenchard is keeping the position for now.
Dos trying to control but Trenchard is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos is really struggling to control Trenchard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trenchard feints and as Dos raises his hands in defense, Trenchard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trenchard avoids the body shot from Dos.
Dos stuffs the takedown.
Dos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos works the jab nicely.
Dos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trenchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trenchard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trenchard misses with a takedown attempt - Dos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Dos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trenchard tries for a takedown but Dos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trenchard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos to score with a decent uppercut.
Dos slaps away a takedown attempt from Trenchard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dos. Those never looked like landing.
Trenchard shoots in but no luck this time.
Caol Dos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donold Trenchard.
Trenchard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trenchard can do to turn this around?
Dos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trenchard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos's elbow.
Dos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Dos moves into full mount!
Dos tries to control but Trenchard wriggling away.
Trenchard wants to hold on but Dos pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchard tries to reverse the position but Dos maintains control.
Dos fails to advance to Trenchard's back.
Dos raining down shots from the mount!
Dos cracks Trenchard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dos is working for a guillotine from mount but Trenchard frees his head quite easily.
Trenchard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trenchard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trenchard wants to control but Dos is having none of it.
Caol Dos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trenchard is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos is landing with some decent strikes but Trenchard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dos looking to control but Trenchard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trenchard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos lands a nice short elbow.
Trenchard is refusing to be controlled, as Dos sits in half guard.
Trenchard wants to control but Dos is keeping busy.
Dos not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos is trying to control the action in half guard but Trenchard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos is working hard here to advance position.
Trenchard trying to control from the bottom.
Dos controlling the action here.
Dos uses his free foot to push down on Trenchard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trenchard.
Dos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trenchard is looking to escape.
Dos working Trenchard over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard regains half guard.
Trenchard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos is working away from the top position though.
Dos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dos controlling the pace for now.
Trenchard gets back to half guard.
Trenchard is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Dos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick by Trenchard misses
and Dos counters with a left and a right that stings Trenchard.
Trenchard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dos counters with a shoot takedown. Trenchard fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos wants to pass the guard but Trenchard is keeping the position.
Trenchard wants to get back to his feet but Dos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trenchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos 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.
Dos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trenchard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos is looking for a kimura here.
Dos is keen to just control but Trenchard is a slippery customer.
Trenchard is looking for a sweep. Dos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trenchard trying to hold on to Dos's head to control him but Dos postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trenchard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos stands and steps away. Trenchard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trenchard, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Dos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trenchard goes for a takedown attempt but Dos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trenchard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos 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.
Trenchard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos wants to sweep but no luck.
Trenchard wants to control from the top but Dos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard passes into half guard.
Trenchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos keeps working.
Dos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trenchard is working for a kimura but Dos is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trenchard.
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.
Dos is positioning himself well to prevent Trenchard advancing to mount.
Trenchard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donold Trenchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trenchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trenchard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Trenchard defending well as Dos loads up on a big left hand.
Trenchard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trenchard sprawls well initially but Dos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trenchard actively working from the bottom here.
Trenchard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caol Dos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos is looking for a kimura but Trenchard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Dos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Dos!
A very excited looking Caol Dos 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 Tim Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Thiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tim Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago jabs at Holmes's body.
Thiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Holmes.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that Thiago sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmes is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lands a body shot.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes avoiding damage.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Thiago.
Thiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Thiago has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thiago back to the cage. Holmes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thiago.
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes counters with a left and a right that stings Thiago.
Holmes scores with a push kick.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Thiago circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Thiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thiago.
Thiago misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Thiago is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thiago.
Thiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Thiago shrugs off.
Thiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Thiago avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holmes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Thiago has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
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 Tim Holmes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago throws a big counter head kick but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Thiago throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmes counters with a crisp one two that drops Thiago! Holmes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thiago to his feet! Thiago is in big trouble!
Thiago is rocked!
That has opened up Thiago Thiago's cut even more.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
Thiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Thiago lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holmes takes a step back to recover.
Thiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Thiago misses with a body kick.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes being controlled against the cage.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Tim Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes prevents Thiago from breaking the clinch.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thiago is trying to break free.
Thiago is trying to break the clinch but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Thiago blocks with his arms.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes as Thiago tries to tie him up.
Thiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago misses with the body kick
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Thiago throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes throws a big counter combination but Thiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thiago.
Holmes tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Thiago keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holmes.
Holmes stalks Thiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thiago's face. Thiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Thiago backing up. Thiago nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.
The cut above Thiago Thiago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tim Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch
and Thiago counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Thiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thiago.
Thiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes rather than just go for the knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Holmes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes is looking for a counter combo.
Thiago feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Holmes saw that one coming.
Holmes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holmes moves out of range of the body kick.
Holmes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thiago just manages to avoid it.
Holmes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
Thiago lands a left hand.
Thiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Thiago misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmes.
Thiago gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thiago lands with a right to the head.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Thiago has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thiago. That's going to slow Holmes down.
Thiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thiago Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Thiago circles away.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Thiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmes doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes avoids a kick to the body.
Thiago throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holmes counters with a crisp one two that drops Thiago! Holmes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thiago to his feet! Thiago is in big trouble!
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago 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.
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Thiago in a clinch.
Thiago effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Thiago.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thiago.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes looking to stall.
Holmes stalls.
Thiago avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
Thiago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looking to stall.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago delivers a nice body kick.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thiago 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Elton Korth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game Feat. Lil Wayne - Red Nation. Himura comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ryu's theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elton Korth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Himura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Himura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Korth cracks Himura with a big right hand and Himura goes down!
Himura is rocked!
Korth postures up and lands a big shot to Himura's brow.
Himura is still in real trouble! Can Korth finish him?
Himura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korth controls the pace.
Korth gets to his feet - Himura follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korth finds Himura's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Himura flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Korth lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Himura will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elton Korth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Simple Math - By: DL Incognito as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Pearson's guard.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Pearson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Pearson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Pearson tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pearson's coaches at Elite Strikers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but Pearson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Pearson wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is concentrating on defense, preventing Wilson from advancing position.
Wilson winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pearson is rocked!
Wilson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pearson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Solomon Wilson!
A very excited looking Solomon Wilson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lowe Joazan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joazan comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence. The crowd seem to be enjoying Clarke's choice of entrance music: March of Cambreadth. Michael Clarke is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lowe Joazan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joazan slips under a jab from Clarke.
Some wild striking there from Joazan.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Joazan avoids them all with ease.
Clarke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joazan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joazan looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Joazan throwing a counter right hand but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Joazan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarke clobbers Joazan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joazan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joazan lunges at Clarke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clarke's hand.
Clarke wants to clinch.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joazan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joazan moves away from the strike by Clarke.
Clarke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joazan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clarke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joazan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clarke to the mat! Clarke manages to get full guard.
Clarke is wriggling around but Joazan manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joazan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Joazan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clarke defending well though.
Joazan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joazan 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.
Clarke tries to roll over but Joazan keeps him under control.
Joazan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clarke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Joazan prevents Clarke from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joazan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joazan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clarke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Joazan passes to full mount!
Clarke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joazan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joazan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clarke is looking to get to half guard.
Joazan is landing with some decent strikes but Clarke is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joazan controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarke wants to hold on but Joazan pushes him away.
Joazan lands a couple of good shots and Clarke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Joazan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clarke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Joazan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke tries to break free.
Clarke grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Joazan biding his time, controlling Clarke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joazan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clarke trying to control the hands but Joazan breaks the grip.
Joazan biding his time, controlling Clarke.
Clarke tries to escape but Joazan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clarke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joazan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lowe Joazan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joazan slips a jab from Clarke.
Joazan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clarke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joazan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clarke misses with a hook
and Joazan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joazan.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joazan is stalling in the full guard.
Joazan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke being controlled here, momentarily.
Joazan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joazan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clarke is trying to hold Joazan in close to prevent damage but Joazan has managed to pass into half guard.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Joazan has control of the leg.
Joazan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joazan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joazan wants to pass the guard but Clarke is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joazan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joazan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joazan controlling the pace.
Joazan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clarke for as long as he can get away with.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Joazan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joazan connects with a nice short shot to Clarke's temple.
Joazan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clarke's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joazan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Joazan.
Joazan moves nicely into side control.
Joazan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Joazan taking a breather here.
Clarke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Joazan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Joazan controlling his opponent.
Clarke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Joazan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joazan continues to stall.
Joazan unloading with bombs!
Joazan content just to control the position here.
Clarke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joazan landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lowe Joazan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Joazan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clarke is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Clarke is looking to clinch.
Joazan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Joazan finish him?
and Joazan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Clarke! He's just covering up as Joazan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lowe Joazan!
A victorious Lowe Joazan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddell.
Good leg kick by Gilmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liddell is pushing Gilmore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gilmore tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Liddell as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!
Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Gilmore is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddell is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liddell as Gilmore tries to tie him up.
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddell scores with a takedown into Gilmore's guard.
Gilmore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Gilmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilmore gets slowly back to his feet.
Chad Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gilmore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilmore flicks out a counter leg kick but Liddell steps away.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches.
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilmore counters with a head kick.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Gilmore.
Liddell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Liddell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gilmore gets tackled into the cage by Liddell. Liddell maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gilmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilmore stalling in the clinch but Liddell improves position.
Gilmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddell avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Gilmore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gilmore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gilmore is pressed up against the cage. Liddell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gilmore down to the mat. Gilmore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liddell closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore throws a head kick that half lands.
Gilmore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilmore counters with a series of strikes. Liddell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liddell drives through and clinches with Gilmore against the cage.
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liddell moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.
Liddell forces Gilmore back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gilmore unleashes a big counter combination but Liddell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell wants to clinch but Gilmore slips to the side
and Gilmore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilmore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilmore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Chad Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell with a poor takedown
and Gilmore counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gilmore! Liddell is out on his feet! Gilmore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Liddell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Liddell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilmore!
An out of breath Anthony Gilmore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpes - Hammer smashed face. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Buck Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Brown.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson jumps guard but Brown stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson looks winded!
Brown darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown lands an uppercut that drops Johnson! Brown follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buck Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Buck Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Brown follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Brown keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Brown!
Buck Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Chris Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, I mean Shit He beat my ass'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Studge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Evangelion OST - The Beast II as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Marat Magomedov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Studge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studge tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Studge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magomedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
Donk. Studge catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Studge.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Studge.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Studge.
Studge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Studge.
Studge misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Studge misses with a double jab.
Danny Studge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Studge throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studge misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Studge.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov rushes Studge and presses him up against the cage.
Studge has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Studge throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Studge scores with a shoulder strike.
Studge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Studge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Studge tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Studge back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Studge fails to land.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Studge throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Studge tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to work over Studge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov leaning against his opponent.
Studge working aggressively here.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Studge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Studge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Studge prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Studge scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Studge can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Studge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Studge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Studge on the inside.
Nice body punch from Studge - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Studge gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Studge misses with the head strike.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Studge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Studge regains guard immediately.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Studge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Studge wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Studge!
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Studge is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Studge tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Studge takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Studge is rocked!
Studge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Studge tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Studge is out cold - huge knockout for Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov is the new lightweight champion!
Marat Magomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the Champion. I tell you this long time ago. These guys need to learn they have no chance when fight me, it is simple'.
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