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Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walker Ranger (ranked 6879 p4p, 699 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 8392 p4p, 761 weight class). Ranger comes into the arena with Screw you, We're from Texas blaring out of the sound system. Gustav Rinaldi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walker Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger has Rinaldi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ranger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rinaldi backwards.
Ranger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Rinaldi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ranger has Rinaldi pushed against the cage.
Ranger manages to break the clinch.
Rinaldi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rinaldi prevents Ranger from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranger tries to roll over but Rinaldi keeps him under control.
Ranger is looking to get back to is feet but Rinaldi passes into side control.
Ranger is looking to get back to his feet here but Rinaldi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ranger's back.
Ranger trying to get back to his feet but Rinaldi is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger tries to escape the position.
Ranger is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Ranger scores with a leg kick.
Ranger moves into the clinch.
Ranger lands a body shot.
Ranger landing knees to the body.
Ranger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rinaldi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ranger breaks from the clinch.
Ranger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rinaldi quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ranger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ranger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ranger working the head and body with strikes.
Ranger is nestled in close to Rinaldi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ranger drops an elbow to the side of Rinaldi's head.
Ranger stands up from half guard.
Ranger doesn't manage to clinch there - Rinaldi circles away.
Ranger lands a two punch combo.
Ranger lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger moves into the clinch.
Ranger scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Ranger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ranger crunches a lovely knee into Rinaldi's ribcage.
Ranger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rinaldi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rinaldi is rocked!
Ranger pushes Rinaldi against the cage. Ranger is working some dirty boxing. Ranger pushes off with a quick right hook! Rinaldi goes down! Rinaldi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ranger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walker Ranger!
Walker Ranger took some time post fight to say the following; 'Texas is the best and that's what im here to prove'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Lynch (ranked 8320 p4p, 647 weight class) and Lee Rowlands (ranked 24223 p4p, 721 weight class). Lee Rowlands 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Rowlands!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowlands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Rowlands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rowlands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowlands's guard.
Lynch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rowlands defends it well.
Lynch wants to control but Rowlands is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lynch moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rowlands has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rowlands knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lynch has an Americana. Rowlands didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lynch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lynch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arturo Lynch!
Arturo Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gato Wali (ranked 24407 p4p, 505 weight class) and Xaito Siu (ranked 24405 p4p, 522 weight class). Gato Wali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gato Wali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xaito Siu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wali as he jumps to the side.
Wali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siu as he avoids it easily.
Siu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wali's waist but Wali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siu off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wali is defended easily by Siu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gato Wali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siu throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siu misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Siu lands.
Siu misses with a takedown attempt
and Wali counters with a two punch combo.
Wali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siu avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Siu. Those never looked like landing.
Wali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siu tries to buck Wali off but Wali is having none of it.
Wali wants to stand but Siu is controlling his arm.
Wali is staying tight to Siu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siu struggling a bit here.
Wali wants to stand but Siu is controlling his arm.
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!
Wali tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wali has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wali taking a breather here.
Wali stands up and beckons Siu to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siu, pushing him back against the cage.
Wali tries to score a body lock takedown but Siu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Siu has clasped his hands together around Wali's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wali manages to get back to half guard.
Wali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wali wants to stand and escape but Siu is having none of it.
Wali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wali is tightening it up a little... Siu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Siu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Siu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gato Wali!
A very excited looking Gato Wali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Kronen (ranked 8701 p4p, 234 weight class) and Frank Greene (ranked 4863 p4p, 169 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greene's choice of entrance music: Tiger rap-by ANDRE NICOTINA . Frank Greene has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Kronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Greene!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Greene has eaten all the pies!
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene prevents Kronen from improving his position.
Greene working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kronen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alvey's House of MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kronen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Greene.
Greene drops an elbow to the side of Kronen's head.
Kronen is rocked!
Greene lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kronen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Greene jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Greene!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Showtime (ranked 3108 p4p, 343 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 4404 p4p, 467 weight class). Showtime comes to the cage accompanied by Old Toms Hut. The crowd seem to be enjoying Starman's choice of entrance music: wrestlers. The key to victory for Rick Showtime has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
23 - 40 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Showtime on his heels. He'll look to pass Showtime's guard now, I'm sure.
Starman throws a strike but Showtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Showtime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Showtime is looking to work some ground and pound but Starman has wrist control.
Starman has a closed guard, preventing Showtime from standing up.
Showtime trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman has control of Showtime's left arm, preventing Showtime from doing any damage.
Starman wants to sweep here but Showtime controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman keeps trying to improve his position.
Starman trying to control the position here.
Showtime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Starman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Starman wants to take a breather but Showtime is having none of it.
Starman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Starman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Starman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Showtime is trying to stand up here but Starman is controlling him well.
Starman trying to control from half guard but Showtime is working away.
Showtime wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Showtime keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showtime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starman's waist but Starman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showtime off to one side.
Starman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Starman throws out a loose jab but Showtime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Showtime keeps the fight on the outside.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starman is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Starman circles away and we're back to standing.
Starman instigates a clinch.
Starman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Showtime regains guard immediately.
Showtime pushes Starman off and gets back to his feet.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starman closes the distance and clinches.
Starman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Showtime up against the cage.
Showtime tries to break free but Starman pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showtime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Showtime breaks the clinch.
Starman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Showtime tries to bum rush Starman with a series of wild strikes but Starman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Starman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Showtime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Showtime was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Starman closes the distance and clinches up with Showtime, looking for a takedown. Starman pushes Showtime against the cage but Showtime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Starman shoots in looking for a takedown. Showtime tries to sprawl out of it but Starman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Showtime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Showtime seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Starman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Showtime goes for a double leg but Starman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Starman continues to drive forward.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Showtime defends it well.
Showtime shoots in but no luck this time.
Rick Showtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Showtime tries to score with a low kick but Starman moves his leg out of the way.
Showtime shoots for a takedown but Starman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starman is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Starman circles away and we're back to standing.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Showtime displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starman.
Showtime misses with a double jab.
No luck for Showtime with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starman defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Starman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime connects with a body shot.
Showtime tries to keep at a distance but Starman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Showtime fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman throws a hook but Showtime avoids it easily.
Starman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showtime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Showtime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Showtime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starman gets a double leg takedown into Showtime's guard.
Starman looking to sit in guard and control but Showtime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Showtime stands and steps away. Starman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Showtime defends it well.
Showtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime throws a right and a left that Starman avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman is looking to clinch but Showtime is avoiding it.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Starman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Showtime slips a straight right by Starman.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Starman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Showtime after a bit of a struggle.
Starman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Showtime stops a takedown attempt from Starman.
Starman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Starman can't get the takedown.
Showtime is working Starman over against the cage.
Starman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Showtime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Showtime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Showtime duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
John Starman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Showtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starman preventing the sweep.
Starman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Starman scoring with some ground and pound.
Starman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Showtime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Starman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman chips away with some ground and pound.
Showtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starman is controlling him.
Starman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Showtime enables Starman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Showtime manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Starman throws a big right hand that misses.
Starman passes Showtime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Starman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Showtime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Showtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Starman moves out of range.
Starman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Starman lands in his opponent's guard.
Starman throws a big elbow that misses.
Showtime looking for a sweep. Not yet Showtime, not yet.
Starman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starman is working Showtime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman throws an elbow that misses. Showtime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starman's guard. Nice move by Showtime!
Showtime stands and steps away. Starman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman tries to clinch there but Showtime circles away.
Showtime gets the takedown into side control.
Starman is being controlled here.
Showtime seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starman for as long as he can get away with.
Starman is looking to regain half guard here but Showtime keeps moving and retains side control.
Starman struggling a bit here.
Showtime controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime decides to stand back up.
Showtime throws a right hand that Starman ducks under and follows up with a left that Starman also avoids with ease.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Starman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Showtime as he jumps to the side.
Showtime lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Showtime shoots for a double leg takedown but Starman sprawls well. He's pushed Showtime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Showtime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Showtime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starman defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman looking to score a takedown here. Showtime is defending well but Starman drives through and ends up in Showtime's guard.
Showtime has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Starman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Starman wants a takedown but no success here.
Showtime is trying to break free.
Starman breaks from the clinch.
Showtime looks to land a combination. Starman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Showtime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Showtime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rick Showtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starman tries to clinch up.
John Starman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime misses with a double jab.
Showtime gets tackled into the cage by Starman. Starman maintains the clinch.
Starman scores with a shot to the side of Showtime's head.
Rick Showtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starman is working for takedown but Showtime is calmly controlling the position for now.
Starman wants a takedown.
Showtime is trying to push Starman away but Starman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Showtime is trying to force a seperation but Starman has the dominant position.
Showtime wants to break free but Starman has control.
Showtime can't break the clinch.
Starman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Showtime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Showtime gets underhooks to prevent Starman's takedown attempt.
Starman goes for a takedown attempt but Showtime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Showtime looks to land a combination. Starman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Showtime showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Showtime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 2399 p4p, 285 weight class) and Freddie Logan (ranked 3878 p4p, 418 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Logan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetsov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov pushes Logan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Logan.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Logan.
Logan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logan working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Logan's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Logan.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Logan breaks the clinch.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Logan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Logan can turn it around.
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuznetsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logan misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a one-two to the body.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick from Kuznetsov lands but Logan takes it in his stride.
It looks like Freddie Logan has been cut.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Logan.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Logan tries to circle away but Kuznetsov has him pinned against the cage.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov working Logan over with knees to the body.
Logan presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Logan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Logan.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Logan.
Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Logan won't want to take too many of those.
Logan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Logan.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Logan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Logan avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Logan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov gets through Logan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Logan avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov has Logan pressed against the cage, preventing Logan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Logan avoids the damage to the body.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Logan working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Logan digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Logan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov crunches a lovely knee into Logan's ribcage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Logan avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Logan won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Logan is rocked!
Kuznetsov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Logan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kuznetsov is unloading with more strikes now! Logan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Konstantin Kuznetsov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Harmbe (ranked 2836 p4p, 397 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 4479 p4p, 563 weight class). Harmbe comes to the cage accompanied by Boosie Badazz - No Juice. Harold Harmbe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harold Harmbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmbe throws a leg kick
and Rampage counters with a shoot takedown. Harmbe fights it but they end up in guard.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rampage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rampage looking to sit in guard and control but Harmbe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harmbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rampage is keeping the position for now.
Harmbe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe is in close to Rampage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Harmbe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rampage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harmbe with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harmbe controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rampage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rampage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmbe is one step ahead there.
Harmbe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harmbe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rampage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harmbe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harmbe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harmbe working some strikes from top position.
Harmbe lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harmbe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harmbe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harmbe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmbe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harmbe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harmbe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harmbe throws a big elbow that misses.
Harmbe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harmbe with a hook.
Rampage fails with a takedown attempt.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage tries to move into range but Harmbe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Rampage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harmbe throws out a loose jab but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harmbe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rampage momentarily.
Rampage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harmbe throws an off balance right hand
so Rampage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harmbe managing to control the position.
Rampage with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harmbe scores with a hook to the body. Rampage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rampage tries to move into range but Harmbe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harmbe misses with a body shot.
Harmbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Harmbe misses the target.
A jab from Harmbe misses.
Harmbe lands a body shot.
Rampage fails with a takedown attempt.
Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Rampage moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampage.
As Harmbe backs off Rampage throws a huge counter combo but Harmbe manages to avoid it all.
Harmbe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harold Harmbe is winning the standup battle so far.
Harmbe lands a jab to the nose.
Harmbe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rampage.
Harmbe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rampage shoots in for a double leg but Harmbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Rampage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harmbe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rampage under the eye.
Rampage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harmbe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rampage back to the cage. Harmbe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rampage is rocked!
Rampage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmbe counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rampage has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Harmbe!
After winning the bout, Harold Harmbe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Annunziata (ranked 1799 p4p, 181 weight class) and Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 3520 p4p, 282 weight class). Annunziata comes to the cage accompanied by Neapolitan Songs. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has chosen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw as his entrance music. Ciro Annunziata had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ciro Annunziata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Annunziata slips the punch.
Annunziata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Annunziata defends well and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov ends up having to push Annunziata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Annunziata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Annunziata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Annunziata lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to clinch but Annunziata slips to the side
and Annunziata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Annunziata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Annunziata getting side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has one foot on Annunziata's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Annunziata looks for the body kick but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov saw that one coming.
We've been told by Annunziata's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Annunziata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinking.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Annunziata shoots for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Annunziata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Annunziata getting side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Annunziata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Annunziata manages to get himself to full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
Annunziata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it easily.
Annunziata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Annunziata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Annunziata!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to stand but Annunziata is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Annunziata trying to control the position from guard on top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annunziata stays in close to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunziata wants to control from the top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps moving.
Annunziata tries to free his leg and advance position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Annunziata is one step ahead there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunziata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Annunziata ducks down to avoid it.
Annunziata lands a glancing blow to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.
Annunziata blocks a jab.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Annunziata counters with a two punch combo.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annunziata tries to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is having none of it.
Annunziata has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Annunziata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Annunziata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Annunziata breaks the clinch.
Annunziata clinches up against the cage.
Annunziata wants the takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is fighting it off but Annunziata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Annunziata dominated that 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.
Annunziata avoids the body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Annunziata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Annunziata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Annunziata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the ground. Annunziata is now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Annunziata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, not yet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Annunziata tries to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Annunziata wants to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Annunziata manages to get himself to full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Annunziata working a defensive guard here.
Annunziata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Annunziata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Annunziata trying to control the position here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunziata trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Annunziata wants to sweep but no luck.
Annunziata trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunziata shoots in looking for a takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Annunziata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Annunziata counters with a series of strikes. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Annunziata shoots in for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a swing at Annunziata's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunziata fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Annunziata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Annunziata looking to score a takedown here. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is defending well but Annunziata drives through and ends up in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
Annunziata wants to stand and escape but instead MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Annunziata's brow.
Annunziata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annunziata is looking to stand back up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Annunziata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Annunziata tries to get out of the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Annunziata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Annunziata has left one of his arms exposed and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Annunziata screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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