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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skender Baruti (ranked 8519 p4p, 626 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 23736 p4p, 672 weight class). Skender Baruti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skender Baruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baruti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrison.
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baruti.
Nice defenses there by Baruti.
Harrison has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baruti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baruti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baruti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Baruti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Baruti ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison tries to clinch but Baruti moves away
and Baruti counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like William Harrison has been cut.
Harrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baruti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baruti throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Harrison.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Harrison throws an off balance right hand
and Baruti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up William Harrison's cut even more.
Baruti moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrison lands with a right hand.
Harrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harrison cracks Baruti with a good jab.
Baruti looks to land a left hand but Harrison moved out of range nicely.
Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Harrison lands a nice hook to Baruti's body. Baruti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baruti ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baruti.
Good standup being displayed there by Baruti as he connects with a hook.
Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baruti.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Baruti misses the target.
Harrison misses with an uppercut
and Baruti counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrison throws a body punch but Baruti moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Baruti.
Harrison throws a jab when Baruti was well out of range.
Baruti scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baruti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baruti was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Baruti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baruti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Baruti counters with a right hand to the body.
William Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison throws a hook but Baruti blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Baruti misses the target.
Harrison misses with a hook
and Baruti counters with a straight right hand.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baruti manages to avoid it.
Baruti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Baruti counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above William Harrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Baruti moved out of range.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baruti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baruti throws a solid leg kick but Harrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baruti.
Baruti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Baruti's head.
Harrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baruti.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Baruti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Baruti moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Baruti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Baruti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrison.
Baruti misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baruti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baruti throws a shot to the body.
Baruti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baruti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Baruti throws a right hand that Harrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrison also avoids with ease.
Harrison is looking to clinch.
Baruti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Baruti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrison.
Baruti moves away from the strike by Harrison.
A counter left hand to the body from Baruti misses its target.
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 Skender Baruti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Harrison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baruti. Baruti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Baruti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrison misses with a combination
and Baruti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrison throws a lazy right hand but Baruti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target.
As Harrison looks to move away, Baruti throws a big counter combo but Harrison just gets out of the way.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Baruti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrison.
Baruti throws a big counter combination but Harrison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baruti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baruti scores with a one two! Harrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baruti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrison taking a breather.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrison.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Baruti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baruti.
Baruti manages to break the clinch.
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baruti slips under a jab from Harrison.
Harrison clinches up with Baruti and pushes him back against the cage.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Baruti controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a body punch.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Harrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Baruti stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baruti.
William Harrison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Baruti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrison has him pressed against the cage.
Baruti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison is pushing Baruti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baruti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison throws a shot from downtown. Baruti moves away and avoids it.
Baruti lands with a hook. Harrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baruti sizes up Harrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Harrison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Skender Baruti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Blake (ranked 24379 p4p, 229 weight class) and Arno Dorian (ranked 4742 p4p, 130 weight class). Arno Dorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arno Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Dorian lands a big head kick that sends Blake tumbling to the mat! Dorian takes a step backwards and waves Blake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blake is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Blake has been cut.
Dorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blake will feel that in the morning.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Dorian Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Blake is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arno Dorian! Arno Dorian retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Knocksville (ranked 6451 p4p, 278 weight class) and Korean Zombie (ranked 22165 p4p, 349 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knocksville might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Hell I'll be in Good Company. Zombie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ZOMBIE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Knocksville misses.
Knocksville takes one on the button.
Zombie lands with a good body shot.
Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knocksville.
Zombie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Zombie misses.
Zombie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knocksville manages to avoid it.
As Zombie tries to get set, Knocksville tries to push him back and clinch up but Zombie manages to avoid the attempt.
Zombie cracks Knocksville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zombie avoids the head kick by Knocksville.
Zombie scores with a hook.
Zombie lands with a straight right. Knocksville didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for Zombie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie moves into the clinch successfully.
Knocksville has had enough of the clinch but Zombie keeps him there for the moment.
Zombie can't find room to land a body shot as Knocksville controls the action.
Knocksville trying to control the position but instead, Zombie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knocksville into the cage.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Zombie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knocksville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Zombie.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zombie lands a front kick.
Knocksville throws a front kick aimed at Zombie's knee but Zombie avoids it well.
Zombie lands a body shot.
Knocksville rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zombie misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Knocksville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knocksville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zombie.
Knocksville tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombie is able to avoid easily.
Zombie throws a head kick but Knocksville moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville throws a right hand that Zombie ducks under and follows up with a left that Zombie also avoids with ease.
Zombie stuns Knocksville with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knocksville takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knocksville takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knocksville scores with a head kick. Zombie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knocksville doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
Knocksville keeps Zombie at a distance using the push kick.
Zombie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knocksville throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zombie connects with a body shot.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Knocksville.
Zombie slips a jab and a cross from Knocksville.
Zombie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knocksville.
Zombie punishes Knocksville's body with a nice straight punch.
Knocksville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knocksville chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zombie can pounce on him.
Zombie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zombie has closed the distance and engaged Knocksville in a clinch.
Zombie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Knocksville.
Zombie lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands an elbow just above Knocksville 's eye.
Zombie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knocksville takes a shot to the head.
Zombie lands a knee to the head.
Zombie scores with a hook to the body.
Knocksville avoids a wild elbow strike from Zombie.
Zombie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Knocksville is blocking nicely.
Knocksville wants to get back to striking at distance but Zombie won't allow it.
Zombie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zombie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knocksville backwards.
Knocksville is trying to break the clinch but Zombie has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zombie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zombie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Knocksville.
Zombie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville breaks from the clinch.
Knocksville lands a head kick!
Zombie jabs at Knocksville's body.
Zombie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zombie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zombie lands a jab to Knocksville's midsection.
Knocksville takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Zombie lands.
Nice straight punches there by Zombie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zombie.
Zombie connects with an inside leg kick.
Knocksville takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knocksville clobbers Zombie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombie takes a swing at Knocksville's ribcage but misses.
Knocksville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombie.
A countering left hand to the body from Zombie misses.
Zombie lands a head kick!
Knocksville misses with a double jab.
Zombie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knocksville rather than just go for the knockout.
Zombie punishes Knocksville's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zombie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knocksville doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zombie!
Knocksville on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knocksville misses with a two punch combination.
Zombie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knocksville.
Zombie moves into range and clinches up with Knocksville.
Zombie misses with a knee strike.
Knocksville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knocksville takes a shot to the head.
Korean Zombie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zombie lands a nice elbow.
Zombie lands a nice elbow.
Zombie connects with a knee to the head.
Knocksville is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie prevents Knocksville from breaking the clinch.
Oh Knocksville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zombie working Knocksville over with knees to the body.
Zombie tries a knee to the head but Knocksville blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Knocksville.
Knocksville seems to have got his legs back now.
Knocksville misses with the head strike.
Knocksville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Zombie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A cross from Zombie lands.
Korean Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zombie throws a head kick that Knocksville semi-blocks.
Knocksville takes a kick to the side of the head.
Knocksville tries to keep at a distance but Zombie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zombie scores with a shot to the side of Knocksville's head.
Knocksville blocks an uppercut.
Zombie prevents Knocksville from breaking the clinch.
Zombie digs a right hand underneath Knocksville's ribcage. Knocksville let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knocksville misses with the head strike.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike.
Zombie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Zombie gets through Knocksville's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zombie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knocksville manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Zombie.
Zombie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zombie lands with a straight right. Knocksville didn't see that one coming.
Knocksville tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance.
Zombie lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Knocksville misses the target.
Zombie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knocksville tries to clinch but Zombie moves out of range.
Knocksville tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knocksville takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zombie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knocksville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zombie cracks the inside of Knocksville's front leg.
Zombie connects with a crisp jab.
Knocksville ducks right into an uppercut from Zombie.
Knocksville doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zombie works the jab nicely.
Zombie instigates a clinch.
Knocksville is trying to break the clinch but Zombie is controlling him.
Knocksville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Knocksville scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zombie lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zombie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zombie.
Zombie lands a nice shot to the body.
Knocksville tries to break the clinch but Zombie is controlling the position.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knocksville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knocksville is defending well for now.
Knocksville has had enough of the clinch but Zombie keeps him there for the moment.
Knocksville looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knocksville wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zombie digs a right hand underneath Knocksville's ribcage. Knocksville let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Zombie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville misses with some punches.
Zombie landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knocksville wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knocksville working aggressively here.
Zombie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knocksville backwards.
Zombie has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Knocksville - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zombie, and another! Knocksville is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Korean Zombie!
Korean Zombie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 3806 p4p, 425 weight class) and Andrew Irby (ranked 7331 p4p, 609 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrew Irby was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Irby!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Baccalieri scores with a nice strike.
Baccalieri lands the left hand.
A big left from Baccalieri misses.
Irby is looking for the big counter here.
Irby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Irby counters with a body kick.
Nice cross by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baccalieri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baccalieri clobbers Irby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irby at a distance.
Irby takes one on the button.
Baccalieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Irby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irby needs to keep his hands up - Baccalieri had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Irby.
Irby throws a counter combo.
Baccalieri digs a good body shot into Irby's ribs.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri cracks Irby with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri connects with a jab.
Baccalieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baccalieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Irby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irby throws a counter combo.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Irby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irby needs to keep his hands up - Baccalieri had a free shot at his head there.
Baccalieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irby on the side of the head.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baccalieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irby doesn't seem bothered though.
Baccalieri scores with a hook.
Irby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baccalieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irby on the side of the head.
Baccalieri misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baccalieri to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Irby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Irby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Irby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri scores with a jab to the head.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Irby avoids it easily.
Irby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baccalieri dominated that round.
That's time! Baccalieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baccalieri digs a good body shot into Irby's ribs.
Baccalieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baccalieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Baccalieri jabs Irby right on the nose. Irby blinks but takes it well.
Baccalieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irby blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri throws a lazy uppercut
and Irby counters with a nice uppercut.
Baccalieri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Baccalieri backs off Irby throws a huge counter combo but Baccalieri manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irby slips a jab from Baccalieri.
Irby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch lands to the side of Irby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baccalieri throws a lazy uppercut
and Irby counters with a nice body shot.
Baccalieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baccalieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irby can do to turn this around?
Baccalieri lands with a nice body punch.
Baccalieri with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Irby.
Baccalieri misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Irby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Baccalieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Irby off the cage and back into range.
Irby slips under a jab from Baccalieri.
A left lands for Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baccalieri misses with an uppercut.
Irby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a looping left.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Irby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands with a shot to the body.
Baccalieri lands with a right hand.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Irby avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Baccalieri. Beautiful body shot.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Irby moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Irby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baccalieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
and Irby counters with a left and a right that stings Baccalieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Irby counters with a crisp one two that drops Baccalieri! Irby thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baccalieri to his feet! Baccalieri is in big trouble!
Baccalieri is rocked!
Baccalieri lands with an overhand left.
Baccalieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baccalieri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Irby moves away from the strike by Baccalieri.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Irby takes one on the button.
Andrew Irby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baccalieri.
Irby feints a counter leg kick.
Baccalieri misses the jab.
Irby unleashes a big counter combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baccalieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baccalieri with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irby counters with a straight right hand.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot.
A jab from Baccalieri does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri connects with a right hand. Irby shakes it off.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Baccalieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri scores with a jab. Irby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Irby moves out of range.
Irby throws out a counter right but Baccalieri avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Baccalieri misses.
As Baccalieri backs off Irby throws a huge counter combo but Baccalieri manages to avoid it all.
Irby tries to move into range but Baccalieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrew Irby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Irby is looking for the big counter here.
Baccalieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baccalieri connects with a jab.
Baccalieri cracks a nice hook into Irby's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Baccalieri there.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Irby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baccalieri sizes up Irby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobby Baccalieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri scores with a punch to the head.
Baccalieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.
Baccalieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baccalieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Irby's head.
Bobby Baccalieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Baccalieri misses with a hook. Irby ducked under it nicely.
Irby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baccalieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Baccalieri misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Irby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baccalieri's corner calls for a 1-2. Baccalieri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baccalieri dips to his left and cracks Irby with an uppercut!
Baccalieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irby.
Baccalieri lands a right hook to the body.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Irby is out of range.
As Baccalieri backs off Irby throws a huge counter combo but Baccalieri manages to avoid it all.
Irby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irby drops his hands momentarily and Baccalieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baccalieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baccalieri 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!
Our winner, Bobby Baccalieri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 3965 p4p, 192 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 4428 p4p, 209 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 bantamweight 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, Elroy Clarks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora throws the kick towards the body but Clarks avoids it.
Clarks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Clarks misses.
Zamora walks into a left hand.
Zamora dives in and grabs Clarks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clarks pushes down on Zamora's head and hops out.
Zamora misses with a head kick.
Clarks throws a hook but Zamora blocks it.
Zamora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarks as he avoids it easily.
Clarks is looking to counter punch.
Zamora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clarks.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Zamora avoids them all with ease.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zamora moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zamora.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clarks misses the target.
Clarks misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks jabs Zamora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zamora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zamora slips under a jab.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora gets the takedown into side control.
Clarks is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarks wants to get back to his feet but Zamora drags him back down.
Zamora scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamora.
Zamora prevents Clarks from standing back up.
Zamora seems to be working for a kimura but Clarks defends the submission attempt.
Zamora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarks sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clarks defends it well.
Zamora slips a nice elbow through Clarks's hands, connecting with Clarks's forehead.
Clarks tries to roll over but Zamora keeps him under control.
Clarks actively working from the bottom here.
Clarks pushes Zamora off looking to stand but Zamora dives back in and keeps control.
Zamora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora seems to be working for a kimura but Clarks defends the submission attempt.
Zamora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarks sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarks tries to kick Zamora off but Zamora keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarks tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg.
Zamora throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zamora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zamora is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
Zamora is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zamora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie Zamora will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Zamora
enabling Clarks to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamora scores with a head kick. Clarks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zamora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zamora wants to land a leg kick but Clarks is out of range.
It looked like Clarks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zamora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarks's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zamora. Zamora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clarks misses the shot to the body.
Zamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora throws a leg kick but Clarks moved away.
Clarks throws a series of strikes that have Zamora backpedaling.
Clarks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zamora can pounce on him.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Zamora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zamora can pounce on him.
Clarks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarks tests Zamora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zamora fails with the takedown.
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Clarks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarks swings for the body but Zamora moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks misses with a hook. Zamora ducked under it nicely.
Clarks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zamora throws a push kick but Clarks slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zamora closes the distance and clinches up with Clarks, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes Clarks against the cage but Clarks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elroy Clarks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zamora lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clarks takes a step back to recover.
Zamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clarks finds it's way round the side to connect with Zamora's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zamora.
Elroy Clarks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.
Clarks lunges at Zamora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zamora's hand.
Clarks lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora lands with a slapping head kick.
Clarks looks to land a right hand but Zamora moved out of range.
Clarks throws a hook to the side of Zamora's head but Zamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Zamora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zamora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarks avoids the head kick by Zamora.
A jab from Clarks does it's job there.
Zamora is looking to chop away at Clarks's legs.
Clarks sizes up Zamora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zamora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clarks is rocked!
Donk. Clarks catches Zamora right on the button with a cross.
Oh Clarks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zamora was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarks.
Zamora lands with a slapping 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!
Clarks avoids the head kick by Zamora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
And Zamora tries to counter it with a takedown but Clarks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clarks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Clarks as Zamora shoots in.
Zamora is breathing heavily.
Zamora looks for the body kick but Clarks saw that one coming.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zamora shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarks sprawls well. He's pushed Zamora's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zamora has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarks looks to land a combination but Zamora avoids it well.
Zamora flicks out a counter leg kick but Clarks steps away.
Zamora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clarks throws a shot from downtown. Zamora moves away and avoids it.
Clarks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zamora.
Elroy Clarks is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarks misses the jab.
Clarks ducks under a wild hook from Zamora.
Zamora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clarks misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Zamora finds it's target.
A jab from Clarks misses.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zamora throws a lazy head kick
and Clarks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarks throws a body shot but no joy.
Zamora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zamora is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarks lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarks throws an off balance right hand
and Zamora counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elroy Clarks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clarks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zamora throws a big counter head kick but Clarks avoids it with no problem.
Clarks throws a right hand that Zamora ducks under and follows up with a left that Zamora also avoids with ease.
Zamora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clarks catches Zamora with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clarks misses with the combination.
Clarks seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarks with a nice cross.
Zamora shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zamora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamora counters with a thumping low kick.
Clarks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zamora throws a low kick but Clarks moves out of range easily.
Zamora looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Clarks.
Zamora goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clarks cracks Zamora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zamora 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.
Clarks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clarks stalks Zamora and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zamora's face. Zamora staggers backwards, shaken.
Clarks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Zamora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zamora staying out of range there.
Zamora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clarks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Clarks throws a sloppy body shot
and Zamora counters with a head kick that wobbles Clarks - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Zamora sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Zamora!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddie Zamora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kemen Etxeberria (ranked 2670 p4p, 322 weight class) and Nobu Sanada (ranked 3793 p4p, 414 weight class). Etxeberria comes to the cage accompanied by The Basque National Anthem. Kemen Etxeberria has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kemen Etxeberria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nobu Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada misses with a hook
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada tries to clinch there but Etxeberria circles away.
Etxeberria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Etxeberria's head backwards.
Sanada throws a body punch but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Etxeberria misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Etxeberria with a body shot.
Etxeberria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Etxeberria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Etxeberria is out of range.
Etxeberria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Etxeberria drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Etxeberria cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada presses Etxeberria against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria looking to throw knees to the head but Sanada is blocking nicely.
Etxeberria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Etxeberria avoids nicely.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Etxeberria's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada is working Etxeberria over against the cage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Etxeberria blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada tries to work over Etxeberria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Etxeberria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria slips a jab from Sanada.
Etxeberria is looking to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Etxeberria.
Etxeberria's corner calls for a 1-2. Etxeberria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Etxeberria tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanada manages to circle out of the way.
Etxeberria moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Etxeberria breaks the clinch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Etxeberria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanada manages to circle out of the way.
Etxeberria throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Etxeberria has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria blocking some punches.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada tries a body shot but Etxeberria blocks it.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Etxeberria's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Etxeberria manages to break the clinch.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Etxeberria defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Etxeberria doesn't seem phased though.
Etxeberria lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Etxeberria, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nobu Sanada will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada lands a jab to Etxeberria's midsection.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Etxeberria takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada throws a hook but Etxeberria blocks it.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Etxeberria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Etxeberria at a distance.
Etxeberria rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Etxeberria landing knees to the head.
Sanada is rocked!
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Etxeberria blocks an uppercut.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Etxeberria seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Etxeberria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Etxeberria controls the action.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Etxeberria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanada taking a breather.
Etxeberria tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Etxeberria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanada's face.
Etxeberria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanada is defending well for now.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etxeberria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Etxeberria working the clinch nicely. Sanada is working for position but Etxeberria cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sanada crumples up against the cage and Etxeberria lands two more shots before the ref can save Sanada! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kemen Etxeberria!
A very excited looking Kemen Etxeberria rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 5587 p4p, 254 weight class) and Dolph Landgren (ranked 2411 p4p, 125 weight class). Landgren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hunter by Paleowolf kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dolph Landgren 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marilson Coutinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Landgren!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coutinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landgren tries to clinch there but Coutinho circles away.
Coutinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Landgren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coutinho lands with a hook. Landgren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coutinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coutinho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Landgren under the eye.
Coutinho swats away the attempt to clinch by Landgren.
Landgren tries to clinch but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho cracks Landgren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coutinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Landgren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coutinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Landgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coutinho advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coutinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Landgren is defending well.
Coutinho lands some shots froms side control.
Coutinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landgren taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coutinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coutinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Landgren is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coutinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Coutinho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Landgren is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landgren takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coutinho working the body and head with strikes.
Landgren tries to bench press Coutinho off him but Coutinho keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landgren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Landgren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coutinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Landgren is defending well.
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coutinho working away.
Coutinho lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Landgren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landgren is trying to buck Coutinho off.
Coutinho trying to control the action but Landgren is working from the bottom.
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coutinho is working to tighten his grip on Landgren's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Landgren has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coutinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Landgren passes out! Coutinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marilson Coutinho!
The defeated Dolph Landgren had this to say: 'YOU BETTER NOT BE A MANHUNTER!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dale Bomber (ranked 1165 p4p, 149 weight class) and Marco Alvado (ranked 3092 p4p, 329 weight class). Alvado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ichense Dub kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marco Alvado has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dale Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Dale Bomber has been cut.
Bomber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomber walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Bomber staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bomber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvado punishes Bomber's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomber is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomber counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
Bomber prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado digs a right hand into Bomber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bomber's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Bomber misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Bomber avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bomber or not.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bomber lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvado.
Alvado pushes Bomber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomber is breathing heavily.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Bomber controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado breaks the clinch.
Alvado has managed to clinch.
Bomber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado misses with a body shot
and Bomber counters with a big head kick but Alvado shrugs it off.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Bomber walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bomber connects with a body shot.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Bomber moves away and avoids it.
Bomber throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomber.
Alvado lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Bomber - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomber slips under a jab from Alvado.
Bomber scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Bomber throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Bomber throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado lands a jab to Bomber's midsection.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Bomber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvado slips a jab from Bomber.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dale Bomber'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.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomber moves away.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Bomber blocks a leg kick.
Bomber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bomber there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Bomber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Bomber misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bomber counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Bomber's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomber can pounce on him.
Bomber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomber throws out the jab.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Bomber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvado's knee momentarily.
Bomber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Bomber does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado works the jab nicely.
Bomber is rocked!
Dale Bomber's cut is getting worse.
Alvado connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bomber out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Alvado!
A victorious Marco Alvado 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 614 p4p, 85 weight class) and Jackson Hole Wyoming (ranked 3002 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
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, Jackson Hole Wyoming!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyoming checks a leg kick.
Wyoming throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Wyoming's head but Wyoming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez backing away here, and Wyoming unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chavez jabs Wyoming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wyoming attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Wyoming 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wyoming throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chavez misses its target.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chavez cracks Wyoming with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped Wyoming's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chavez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyoming throws a solid leg kick but Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wyoming.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez tries to clinch there but Wyoming circles away.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Wyoming.
Wyoming throws a wild body kick that Chavez sees coming a mile off.
Wyoming throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Wyoming cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Wyoming's shoulder, as Wyoming tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez defending well as Wyoming loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyoming sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Wyoming.
Wyoming throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a hook. Wyoming ducked under it nicely.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Wyoming swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Wyoming tries a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Wyoming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyoming is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chavez with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but Wyoming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyoming takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyoming manages to avoid it.
Wyoming ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Wyoming throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Wyoming throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wyoming is looking to chop away at Chavez's legs.
Wyoming misses with a low kick.
Wyoming slips under a jab from Chavez.
Wyoming moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyoming.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez throws a body punch but Wyoming moves out of range.
Wyoming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez throws a jab when Wyoming was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyoming cracks Chavez with a good jab.
Wyoming gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chavez.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wyoming looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wyoming misses the jab.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Wyoming throws a solid leg kick but Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wyoming.
Wyoming moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wyoming throws a big shot that misses.
Wyoming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Wyoming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wyoming swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Chavez.
Wyoming avoids a kick to the body.
Wyoming lands a jab to Chavez's midsection.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Wyoming jumps back.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Wyoming has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wyoming chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyoming avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Wyoming misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Wyoming blocks the low kick.
Chavez connects with a high kick.
Wyoming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Wyoming moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Wyoming moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Wyoming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wyoming throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chavez lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyoming misses with a leg kick.
Chavez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wyoming.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wyoming slips a jab from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Wyoming.
Wyoming throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wyoming cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wyoming pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wyoming throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wyoming slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyoming now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wyoming throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyoming misses with a looping right.
Wyoming scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez takes a swing at Wyoming's ribcage but misses.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyoming moves away.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wyoming lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyoming can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Wyoming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Chavez blocks the low kick.
Chavez jabs Wyoming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wyoming lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Wyoming.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyoming lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wyoming.
Domingo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wyoming moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wyoming blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyoming misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Wyoming avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyoming scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Wyoming takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wyoming.
Chavez throws a body punch but Wyoming moves out of range.
Wyoming tries a quick counter leg kick but Chavez is wise to it.
Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyoming.
Wyoming throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well.
Wyoming throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Wyoming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez throws the left hand but Wyoming avoids the punch easily.
Wyoming cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wyoming throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez scores with a head kick.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyoming pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chavez is out of range and Wyoming settles back down.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez gets through Wyoming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wyoming misses with the head strike.
Wyoming struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wyoming.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Wyoming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Wyoming avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Wyoming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyoming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Wyoming throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyoming prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyoming or not.
Wyoming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Wyoming with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wyoming scores with a nice right hand.
Wyoming misses with a kick to the body.
Wyoming's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chavez throws a hook but Wyoming avoids it easily.
Chavez backing away here, and Wyoming unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Wyoming throws a leg kick
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chavez clinches up with Wyoming and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Wyoming blocks an uppercut.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez works on Wyoming's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez 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.
Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Wyoming is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wyoming blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Wyoming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Wyoming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wyoming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wyoming.
Wyoming takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyoming flicks out a counter leg kick but Chavez steps away.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wyoming. Chavez shrugs it off though.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Wyoming moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyoming.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyoming scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyoming is looking for the big counter here.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Wyoming.
Wyoming throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez throws a jab when Wyoming was well out of range.
Chavez misses with a jab to the body
letting Wyoming counter with a right hand.
Wyoming doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wyoming.
Chavez misses with a hook. Wyoming ducked under it nicely.
Chavez swings for the body but Wyoming moves out of range.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Chavez tries a body shot but Wyoming blocks it.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez works on Wyoming's body with a couple of short punches.
Wyoming misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyoming breaks from the clinch.
Wyoming throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyoming jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyoming avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez swings for the body but Wyoming moves out of range.
Wyoming throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Jackson Hole Wyoming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyoming drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyoming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Wyoming appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Wyoming tries to score with a low kick but Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Wyoming pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wyoming has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wyoming there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wyoming will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by Chavez.
Wyoming pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chavez takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Wyoming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Wyoming ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Wyoming looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyoming ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Wyoming.
Wyoming bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Chavez pushes Wyoming away with a front kick.
Wyoming scores with a shot 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!
Wyoming staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Wyoming cracks Chavez with an open hand slap.
Wyoming throws a leg kick
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyoming throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyoming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wyoming.
Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wyoming under the eye.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wyoming.
Chavez jabs at Wyoming's body.
Wyoming misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chavez defending well as Wyoming loads up on a big left hand.
Wyoming scores with a leg kick.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
In his post fight interview, Domingo Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 807 p4p, 88 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 1235 p4p, 129 weight class). Goncalves has chosen TAPOUT as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretentious Kneecap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves tries to keep at a distance but Kneecap has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kneecap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneecap gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneecap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goncalves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goncalves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kneecap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneecap is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Kneecap scores with a hook to the body.
Kneecap tries to work over Goncalves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneecap misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kneecap as the two fighters clinch.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Goncalves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneecap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage.
Kneecap displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kneecap 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.
Goncalves shoots and misses
and Kneecap moves into the clinch.
Kneecap is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneecap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goncalves successfully pulls guard.
Kneecap 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.
Kneecap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goncalves has a closed guard, preventing Kneecap from standing up.
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kneecap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kneecap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goncalves is proving hard to escape from.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kneecap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves has his foot on Kneecap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kneecap works his way back into a safe position though.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kneecap defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap 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.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kneecap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kneecap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kneecap controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kneecap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kneecap slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves shoots in but Kneecap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kneecap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kneecap wants it to stay on the feet.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the body.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Kneecap moved out of range.
Goncalves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kneecap counters with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves looks winded!
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kneecap is looking to wear down Goncalves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kneecap throws a combination. Goncalves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Kneecap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kneecap pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.
Goncalves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kneecap lands with a nice body punch.
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneecap has managed to clinch.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Kneecap.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneecap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kneecap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Goncalves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kneecap is fending him off so far but Goncalves persists. Nope, Kneecap circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneecap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kneecap scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goncalves shoots in but Kneecap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goncalves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kneecap can pounce on him.
Kneecap scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Kneecap slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Kneecap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goncalves under the eye.
Goncalves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap connects with a single shot there.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneecap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pretentious Kneecap is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Kneecap sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goncalves is defended easily by Kneecap.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves fails to land the takedown.
Goncalves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goncalves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kneecap here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kneecap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goncalves is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Kneecap.
Kneecap pushes Goncalves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kneecap as the two fighters clinch.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kneecap.
Kneecap works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap lands a shot to the body.
Kneecap presses Goncalves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goncalves.
Kneecap lands an uppercut.
Kneecap scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneecap lands a shoulder strike.
Kneecap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
Goncalves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneecap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Kneecap has him pressed against the cage.
Kneecap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneecap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Kneecap holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneecap prevents it.
Kneecap gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneecap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Kneecap scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneecap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneecap digs a right hand into Goncalves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goncalves's gas tank.
Kneecap lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Pretentious Kneecap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goncalves or not.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneecap is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneecap digs a right hand underneath Goncalves's ribcage. Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
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 right hand to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kneecap is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kneecap.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneecap prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneecap is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneecap pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kneecap.
Goncalves is rocked!
Kneecap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that second round.
That's time! Kneecap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Goncalves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kneecap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneecap lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneecap finish him?
Kneecap with a nice cross.
Goncalves tries to keep at a distance but Kneecap has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goncalves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneecap works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
A short body shot lands from Kneecap as the two fighters clinch.
Kneecap lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneecap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneecap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goncalves or not.
Kneecap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Kneecap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kneecap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Kneecap scores with a jab. Goncalves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Kneecap. No joy for Goncalves on that attempt.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kneecap tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kneecap to the ground. Kneecap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kneecap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneecap, as that shot connected.
Pretentious Kneecap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt - Kneecap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kneecap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Kneecap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kneecap scores with a nice right hand.
Goncalves fails with a takedown attempt.
Goncalves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kneecap counters with a straight right hand.
Kneecap lands with a nice combination. Goncalves backs away looking to recover.
Dilon Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap lands with a nice combination. Goncalves backs away looking to recover.
Kneecap steps in with a hook that catches Goncalves right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kneecap follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Goncalves looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pretentious Kneecap!
After the big win, Pretentious Kneecap made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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