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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira (ranked 7144 p4p, 505 weight class) and Rahib Nagibov (ranked 24746 p4p, 586 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rahib Nagibov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibov is looking to clinch but Da Silva Ferreira is avoiding it.
Da Silva Ferreira is looking for a counter combo.
Rahib Nagibov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva Ferreira closes the distance and pushes Nagibov back into the cage.
Nagibov lands a nice uppercut.
Nagibov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva Ferreira is trying to drag Nagibov to the mat but Nagibov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nagibov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to break the clinch but Nagibov is controlling the position.
A short left from Nagibov.
Nagibov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagibov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagibov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Da Silva Ferreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibov wants to stand and escape but Da Silva Ferreira is having none of it.
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.
Da Silva Ferreira throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva Ferreira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nagibov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nagibov pushes Da Silva Ferreira off and gets back to his feet.
Nagibov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagibov tries to clinch up.
Da Silva Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagibov tries for a takedown but Da Silva Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagibov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagibov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva Ferreira tried to counter with a leg kick but Nagibov avoided it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva Ferreira.
Da Silva Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagibov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva Ferreira throws a big counter combination but Nagibov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Silva Ferreira leaves Nagibov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Silva Ferreira gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nagibov counters with a leg kick.
Da Silva Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagibov, which made it look bad.
Nagibov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibov has a takedown stuffed.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to counter by clinching up but Nagibov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nagibov tries for a takedown but Da Silva Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nagibov manages to circle out of the way.
Da Silva Ferreira moves into range and clinches up with Nagibov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Silva Ferreira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva Ferreira jumps guard but Nagibov stands there with Da Silva Ferreira around his waist. Da Silva Ferreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nagibov tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva Ferreira avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagibov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagibov scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva Ferreira's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Silva Ferreira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Nagibov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibov throws an elbow that misses.
Nagibov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagibov keeps control of Da Silva Ferreira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagibov keeps control of Da Silva Ferreira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagibov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva Ferreira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva Ferreira wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagibov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Nagibov.
Da Silva Ferreira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Nagibov.
Nagibov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva Ferreira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nagibov's face.
Nagibov lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva Ferreira wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagibov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahib Nagibov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nagibov goes for a double leg but Da Silva Ferreira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Da Silva Ferreira continues to drive forward.
Nagibov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagibov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagibov tries to clinch there but Da Silva Ferreira circles away.
Da Silva Ferreira has Nagibov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Silva Ferreira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagibov drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Silva Ferreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagibov on the ground.
Da Silva Ferreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva Ferreira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibov doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva Ferreira circles away.
Nagibov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva Ferreira circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Ferreira defends it nicely.
Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahib Nagibov.
Nagibov is breathing heavily.
Nagibov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Da Silva Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagibov tries to clinch but Da Silva Ferreira moves out of range.
Da Silva Ferreira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nagibov tries to clinch but Da Silva Ferreira is having none of it.
Da Silva Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibov moves out of range easily.
Da Silva Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Da Silva Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
Nagibov jumps guard but Da Silva Ferreira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Ferreira lands a good knee to the midsection. Nagibov won't want to take too many of those.
Nagibov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva Ferreira walks away with a smile on his face. Nagibov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagibov blocks a head kick by Da Silva Ferreira.
Nagibov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nagibov gets tackled into the cage by Da Silva Ferreira. Da Silva Ferreira maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagibov tries to pull guard but Da Silva Ferreira won't allow it.
Nagibov misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva Ferreira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Ferreira stalling against the cage.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to break the clinch but Nagibov is controlling the position.
Da Silva Ferreira gets control of Nagibov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva Ferreira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Ferreira has control of Nagibov's left arm, preventing Nagibov from doing any damage.
Nagibov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Ferreira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Da Silva Ferreira has his feet on Nagibov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibov fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Nagibov backs away, Da Silva Ferreira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagibov tries to clinch up.
Da Silva Ferreira avoids a kick to the body.
Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva Ferreira instigates a clinch.
Nagibov has Da Silva Ferreira pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Ferreira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Ferreira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagibov lands an uppercut.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to pull guard but Nagibov won't allow it.
Nagibov pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva Ferreira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibov looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Nagibov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silva Ferreiras head.
Da Silva Ferreira goes for a takedown attempt but Nagibov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagibov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibov tries for a takedown but Da Silva Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagibov plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Da Silva Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibov as he avoids it easily.
Nagibov moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva Ferreira pushes him off.
Nagibov tries to clinch but Da Silva Ferreira moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Da Silva Ferreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Da Silva Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagibov doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva Ferreira circles away.
Da Silva Ferreira dives in and grabs Nagibov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagibov pushes down on Da Silva Ferreira's head and hops out.
Da Silva Ferreira rushes Nagibov and presses him up against the cage.
Nagibov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva Ferreira walks away with a smile on his face. Nagibov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Da Silva Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva Ferreira throws a series of punches but Nagibov moves out of range.
Da Silva Ferreira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Da Silva Ferreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagibov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibov is trying to stall.
Nagibov lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagibov lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva Ferreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagibov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Ferreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibov misses with a few strikes there.
Nagibov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagibov doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva Ferreira circles away.
Da Silva Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagibov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagibov dives in and grabs Da Silva Ferreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva Ferreira pushes down on Nagibov's head and hops out.
Nagibov tries to clinch up.
Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva Ferreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Ferreira stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva Ferreira darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibov gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva Ferreira into the cage.
Nagibov throws a counter combo.
Da Silva Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagibov circles away.
Nagibov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibov tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva Ferreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Nagibov does no damage.
Nagibov tries to clinch
and Da Silva Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva Ferreira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silva Ferreira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagibov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva Ferreira counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt - Nagibov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nagibov lunges at Da Silva Ferreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva Ferreira's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagibov.
Nagibov tries to clinch up.
Da Silva Ferreira looks for a takedown but Nagibov sprawls well.
Nagibov throws a counter combo.
Da Silva Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagibov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva Ferreira throws a big counter combination but Nagibov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Silva Ferreira lands a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva Ferreira is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagibov has double underhooks.
Rahib Nagibov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibov.
Nagibov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva Ferreira backwards.
Nagibov tries to pull guard but Da Silva Ferreira holds him up against the cage and eventually Nagibov drops back down to his feet.
Nagibov pulls Da Silva Ferreira into guard.
Nagibov wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva Ferreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva Ferreira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva Ferreira 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.
Da Silva Ferreira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira.
I think Da Silva Ferreira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Da Silva Ferreira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 6689 p4p, 497 weight class) and Anthony Brooks (ranked 8264 p4p, 535 weight class). Brooks has chosen No Problem 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrique Gusmao!
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, Anthony Brooks !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gusmao keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Gusmao had a free shot at his head there.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Gusmao.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gusmao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gusmao swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Gusmao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Gusmao, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Gusmao against the cage but Gusmao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gusmao with a hook.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
Gusmao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
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!
Brooks prevents Gusmao from breaking the clinch.
Brooks is leaning against Gusmao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusmao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gusmao.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gusmao's efforts to push away.
Brooks has Gusmao pressed against the cage.
Gusmao can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks looking to slow down the pace here.
Gusmao manages to break the clinch.
Gusmao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gusmao stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks . Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brooks .
Gusmao misses with a double jab.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gusmao is looking to wear down Brooks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gusmao dips to his left and cracks Brooks with an uppercut!
Gusmao throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brooks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gusmao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks misses with a double jab
and Gusmao counters with a one-two to the body.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 punch combination from Brooks misses.
Gusmao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Gusmao does no damage.
Gusmao misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a left and a right that stings Gusmao.
Gusmao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has Gusmao backing up. Gusmao nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks darts in and clinches Gusmao up against the cage.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brooks jumps guard.
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well.
Gusmao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gusmao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao 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.
Brooks takes one to the chin there.
Gusmao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Gusmao coming out on top.
Gusmao lands a jab to the nose.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks .
Brooks throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Gusmao scores with a four punch combination!
Brooks is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusmao jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
Gusmao drops Brooks with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gusmao follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
A victorious Henrique Gusmao 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Berry (ranked 22933 p4p, 800 weight class) and Dmitriy Voznesenskiy (ranked 24987 p4p, 774 weight class). Dmitriy Voznesenskiy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liam Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitriy Voznesenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voznesenskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dmitriy Voznesenskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Berry misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voznesenskiy.
An inside leg kick lands from Voznesenskiy.
Voznesenskiy throws out a loose jab but Berry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Voznesenskiy slams his shin into Berry's torso.
Voznesenskiy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Berry lands the left hand.
It looks like Dmitriy Voznesenskiy has been cut.
Berry drops Voznesenskiy with a left and a right! Oh, Voznesenskiy is hurt - Berry dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voznesenskiy wants to control but Berry postures up.
Voznesenskiy tries to buck Berry off but Berry is having none of it.
Voznesenskiy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Voznesenskiy connects with a high kick.
Voznesenskiy misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voznesenskiy needs to keep his hands up - Berry had a free shot at his head there.
Voznesenskiy looks winded!
Berry Throws a clean left jab. Berry Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Voznesenskiy's chin! Voznesenskiy crumbles to the ground and Berry follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Berry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Liam Berry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Than Asos (ranked 6259 p4p, 593 weight class) and Derk Furkinson (ranked 24962 p4p, 789 weight class). Derk Furkinson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Than Asos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derk Furkinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asos has Furkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Furkinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asos lands with a light punch inside.
Furkinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asos lands a shot to the body.
Asos lands a hook that snaps the head of Furkinson backwards.
Asos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Furkinson looks winded!
Asos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asos lands a shoulder strike.
Asos drops Furkinson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Furkinson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Furkinson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Furkinson pressed against the cage. Asos frees himself up and cracks Furkinson with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Furkinson crumples to the floor, out cold! Asos jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Than Asos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Flynn (ranked 7911 p4p, 530 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 24706 p4p, 581 weight class). Perdue Willshire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Willshire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willshire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willshire is taking a breather. Flynn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Willshire there.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Willshire is controlling well.
Flynn trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willshire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Willshire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is working hard here to advance position.
Willshire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flynn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willshire decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Willshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willshire.
Flynn gets a takedown into half guard.
Willshire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Flynn is on him like a limpet, forcing Willshire back against the cage.
Willshire missing with knees to the body.
Willshire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Willshire manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn trying to control but Willshire flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Willshire lands punches and elbows.
Flynn breaks Willshire's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willshire trying to control the position here.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Willshire keeps moving.
Willshire pushes Flynn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Willshire misses with an uppercut
and Flynn counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Willshire moves into the clinch.
Flynn breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Willshire.
Willshire gets caught flat footed, as Flynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Willshire looks winded!
Willshire pulls Flynn in close to prevent any damage.
Willshire is working an open guard so Flynn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Flynn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willshire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willshire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flynn wants to clinch.
Flynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flynn.
Casey Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there.
Willshire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Flynn is on him like a limpet, forcing Willshire back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perdue Willshire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flynn wants to clinch up but Willshire keeps it at a distance.
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Willshire counters with a single leg into guard. Flynn didn't expect that.
Willshire postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Willshire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Willshire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Willshire trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn wants to get back to his feet but Willshire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willshire on the ground.
Willshire is in close to Flynn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire postures up.
Willshire lands a couple of digs.
Flynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willshire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.
Willshire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
Willshire distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willshire is one step ahead there.
Willshire works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Willshire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flynn working for a triangle but Willshire defends it easily.
Willshire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Willshire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flynn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Willshire is breathing heavily.
Willshire is looking for a sweep.
Willshire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.
Flynn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice uppercut there from Flynn.
Flynn dives in and scores a takedown into Willshire's guard.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Willshire keeps moving.
Willshire keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Willshire is keeping the position.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn moves to clinch but Willshire breaks away
and Willshire counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perdue Willshire 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!
Flynn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willshire on his heels. He'll look to pass Willshire's guard now, I'm sure.
Willshire is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Flynn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Willshire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flynn up against the cage.
Flynn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Willshire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flynn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Flynn throws a body kick that misses.
Casey Flynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there.
Willshire manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Flynn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Willshire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire lands a takedown into guard.
Willshire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Willshire from controlling successfully.
Flynn trying to control the position.
Flynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Flynn passes Willshire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is just content to waste time from the top position. Willshire takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Perdue Willshire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willshire keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Flynn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Willshire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn trying to control but Willshire is working from the bottom.
Flynn throwing strikes from guard but Willshire blocks nicely.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Willshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Perdue Willshire 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Willshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flynn.
Flynn tries to clinch there but Willshire circles away.
Casey Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn moves in looking to clinch but Willshire pushes him off.
Willshire wants to counter with a clinch but Flynn pushes him away.
Flynn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willshire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flynn trying to control the action but Willshire is working from the bottom.
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perdue Willshire.
I've got Willshire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perdue Willshire!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 24376 p4p, 249 weight class) and Greg Sapp (ranked 3944 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Sapp!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp blocks a jab.
Lesnar tries to sprawl but Sapp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sapp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Sapp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brock Lesnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sapp working the head and body with strikes.
Jeez, Brock Lesnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Sapp!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson (ranked 6749 p4p, 278 weight class) and Harry Harrington (ranked 4356 p4p, 204 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Knuck If You Buck blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrington avoids it.
Harrington lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Harrington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is rocked!
Harrington dips a shoulder and cracks Johnson with a mighty uppercut! Johnson falls back against the cage and Harrington unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johnson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harrington screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Harrington!
Harry Harrington is the new bantamweight champion!
Harry Harrington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foreman (ranked 2934 p4p, 328 weight class) and Aljerendo Belluiou (ranked 5428 p4p, 548 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Foreman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Foreman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aljerendo Belluiou!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foreman tries to sprawl but Belluiou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belluiou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belluiou is keen to just control but Foreman is a slippery customer.
Belluiou wants to pass to mount but Foreman is defending the position.
Belluiou is looking to take a break and control but Foreman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Belluiou is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belluiou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belluiou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belluiou working the head and body with strikes.
Belluiou trying to control the action but Foreman is working from the bottom.
Belluiou with the ground and pound but Foreman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Belluiou looking to pass the guard.
Belluiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belluiou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foreman seems keen to control Belluiou's posture.
Belluiou wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foreman can't keep his opponent in guard - Belluiou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belluiou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belluiou trying to control from half guard but Foreman is working away.
Belluiou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foreman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belluiou trying to control the action but Foreman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries to roll over but Belluiou keeps him under control.
Belluiou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belluiou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foreman defends it well.
Belluiou is working for a kimura but Foreman is defending it quite comfortably.
Foreman is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belluiou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belluiou throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Foreman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belluiou misses with a takedown
and Foreman counters with a nice uppercut.
Belluiou looks winded!
Belluiou tries to clinch
and Foreman counters with a straight right hand.
Foreman cracks Belluiou with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Foreman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Belluiou to stand back up!
Foreman cracks Belluiou with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Belluiou looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Foreman finish him?
Belluiou is rocked!
Foreman punishes Belluiou's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Foreman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
Foreman connects with a jab.
We've been told by Foreman 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belluiou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foreman counters with a nice right hand that sends Belluiou toppling to the canvas! Belluiou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Foreman finish him?!
It looks like Aljerendo Belluiou has been cut.
Belluiou swings widly with a right hand
and Foreman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belluiou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belluiou is breathing heavily.
Foreman knocks out Belluiou with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Foreman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Foreman picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Foreman !
Joe Foreman is the new heavyweight champion!
The defeated Aljerendo Belluiou had this to say: 'He hits like a garbage truck, and smells like one too. I almost went unconscious from his stench alone.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Diaz (ranked 2480 p4p, 242 weight class) and Lodi Petmalu (ranked 3665 p4p, 353 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lodi Petmalu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petmalu moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petmalu fails with a takedown attempt.
As Petmalu tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Petmalu manages to avoid the attempt.
Petmalu fails to land the takedown.
Petmalu tries to clinch up.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz pushes Petmalu 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!
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Our sources have told us that Diaz has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Petmalu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petmalu wants a takedown.
Ragnar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lodi Petmalu.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petmalu tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petmalu looks winded!
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Diaz.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Petmalu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Petmalu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz rushes Petmalu and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Petmalu's ribcage.
Diaz is leaning against Petmalu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz jabs Petmalu right on the nose. Petmalu blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Petmalu out cold! Petmalu is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ragnar Diaz!
Ragnar Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Ragnar Diaz took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you all for coming out and watching, hats off to my opponent. I want one more fight before the end of the year while James "Neon" Richards takes care of business then let's dance bro Champ Vs Champ whatcha think bro?'.
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