UFC MNF 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Kaito (ranked 6943 p4p, 514 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 24837 p4p, 544 weight class). Shamil Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kaito
vs
Magomedov

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Kaito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov dives in and grabs Kaito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaito pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Kaito throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is working Kaito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaito has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.

Kaito is rocked!
Kaito has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Kaito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kaito's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Harris (ranked 24799 p4p, 500 weight class) and Akim Pasisu (ranked 6729 p4p, 472 weight class). Akim Pasisu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Harris
vs
Pasisu

175 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akim Pasisu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Romeo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Harris backs off Pasisu throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Pasisu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pasisu connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Pasisu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasisu throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris throws a big counter combination but Pasisu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasisu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pasisu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris moves to clinch but Pasisu breaks away
and Pasisu counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasisu dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Pasisu.
Pasisu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pasisu defends well and Harris ends up having to push Pasisu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pasisu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pasisu scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Pasisu leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pasisu unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akim Pasisu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Pasisu rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pasisu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris keeps control of Pasisu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pasisu working hard to break the clinch.
Harris is looking to control Pasisu's arms but Pasisu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.

Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Pasisu throws Harris to one side and escapes!
Pasisu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasisu cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
A jab from Pasisu finds it's way through Harris's defenses.
Pasisu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Pasisu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Pasisu stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasisu stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pasisu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akim Pasisu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pasisu lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Harris moves into the clinch.
Pasisu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pasisu tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pasisu walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pasisu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pasisu's waist but Pasisu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Jab from Pasisu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasisu with a nice cross.
Romeo Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Pasisu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pasisu lands with a good body shot.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pasisu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Pasisu finds it's target.

Pasisu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pasisu is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pasisu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pasisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pasisu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Pasisu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akim Pasisu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris tries for a takedown but Pasisu circles away easily
and Pasisu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to clinch
and Pasisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pasisu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pasisu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pasisu scores with a hook.

Harris is rocked!
Harris walks straight into a right hand from Pasisu - that's dropped him! Pasisu jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Harris from any more punishment! Harris complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akim Pasisu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ivanov (ranked 24851 p4p, 502 weight class) and Don Vigo (ranked 23954 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ivanov
vs
Vigo

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Blue Moon
RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Vigo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Vigo connects with a body shot.

Ivanov forces Vigo back against the cage and clinches.
Ivanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vigo managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.

Ivanov pulls guard successfully.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Vigo from controlling successfully.
Vigo pushing down on Ivanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanov is pressing down on Vigo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Vigo controlling him for the moment.
Vigo wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Ivanov has an active guard here but Vigo has managed to pass into half guard.
Vigo 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.
Vigo trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.

Vigo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ivanov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vigo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Vigo!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Vigo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yessir Kranicks (ranked 6900 p4p, 426 weight class) and Lars Bullock (ranked 6614 p4p, 419 weight class). Lars Bullock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kranicks
vs
Bullock

182 cm
22
229 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
24
273 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yessir Kranicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock moves out of range of the body kick from Kranicks.

Kranicks has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bullock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kranicks defends it nicely.

Bullock has Kranicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Kranicks misses with an elbow strike.

Bullock pulls guard effortlessly.
Bullock is looking to stand up but Kranicks isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kranicks postures up in Bullock's guard and throws a big left but Bullock blocks it.

Kranicks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kranicks clinches.
Kranicks is looking for a takedown.
Bullock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kranicks tries to break free but Bullock pushes him back against the cage.
Bullock avoids a wild elbow strike from Kranicks.
Kranicks has had enough of the clinch but Bullock keeps him there for the moment.
Bullock lands an elbow just above Kranicks 's eye.

It looks like Yessir Kranicks has been cut.
Kranicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Kranicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bullock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kranicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bullock lands a knee to the body.

Bullock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kranicks can't fight it off and eventually Bullock manages to take the fight to the floor. Kranicks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kranicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kranicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bullock defends it easily.
Bullock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kranicks 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Bullock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yessir Kranicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bullock thows a body kick. Kranicks tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Bullock instigates a clinch.
Bullock blocks an elbow strike from Kranicks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bullock lands a damaging elbow.
Bullock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kranicks or not.
Bullock lands an elbow inside that Kranicks shrugs off.
Bullock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Yessir Kranicks's cut is getting worse.
Kranicks stops a takedown attempt from Bullock.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bullock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranicks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullock scores with a knee to the head.
Kranicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bullock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullock lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bullock has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Kranicks goes down! Bullock pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

Kranicks is rocked!

Yessir Kranicks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bullock stands up.
Whack! Bullock lands a heavy head kick that drops Kranicks. The ref tackles Bullock to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kranicks was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lars Bullock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rothco (ranked 6768 p4p, 490 weight class) and Lee Brown (ranked 4590 p4p, 445 weight class). Brown has chosen Seventh nation army as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rothco
vs
Brown

194 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 Helsinki, Frank Rothco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rothco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Rothco tries to improve position but can't.

Brown has an Americana. Rothco didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brown is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brown hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lee Brown!
Lee Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 3958 p4p, 392 weight class) and Xyryx Ignacio (ranked 3462 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

A Zoo
vs
Ignacio

183 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xyryx Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio misses with a two punch combination.
Ignacio falls off balance throwing a combination
and A Zoo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignacio throws a left and a right that both miss
and A Zoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignacio looks winded!
Ignacio throws a body kick that misses

and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignacio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ignacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Xyryx Ignacio has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Ignacio tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ignacio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Ignacio shrugs off.
A short left from A Zoo.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Xyryx Ignacio's cut even more.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignacio's defenses.

Ignacio is rocked!
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Ignacio shrugs off.
Ignacio is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Ignacio in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Xyryx Ignacio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Ignacio! A Zoo unloads with more strikes and Ignacio sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Mamadaliev (ranked 3496 p4p, 357 weight class) and Jb Brown (ranked 3597 p4p, 363 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A lot by 21 savage/j cole. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mamadaliev
vs
Brown

177 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Mamadaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jb Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamadaliev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Mamadaliev fights it but they end up in guard.

Mamadaliev working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Mamadaliev is working from the bottom.

Mamadaliev working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Mamadaliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mamadaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamadaliev tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamadaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown passes Mamadaliev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamadaliev is not content to let Brown control the position.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamadaliev sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Mamadaliev is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamadaliev is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Mamadaliev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamadaliev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jb Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brown looks for a takedown but Mamadaliev sprawls well.
Mamadaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islam Mamadaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamadaliev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Mamadaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Mamadaliev defends the submission attempt.
Mamadaliev throws a strike from the bottom but Brown passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Mamadaliev is defending well.
Brown blocks the strikes from Mamadaliev.
Brown trying to control the action but Mamadaliev is working from the bottom.
Jb Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Mamadaliev is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamadaliev is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mamadaliev.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamadaliev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brown has hold of Mamadaliev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mamadaliev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Mamadaliev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mamadaliev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jb Brown!
A very excited looking Jb Brown 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 2526 p4p, 275 weight class) and Bernardo Suarez (ranked 21863 p4p, 532 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Abdul Rahim
vs
Suarez

173 cm
25
157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernardo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul Rahim, looking for a takedown. Suarez pushes Abdul Rahim against the cage but Abdul Rahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suarez.
Abdul Rahim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Abdul Rahim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suarez did well to prevent Abdul Rahim getting side control.
Abdul Rahim lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdul Rahim misses with a head shot. Suarez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Abdul Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdul Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.

It looks like Bernardo Suarez has been cut.
Abdul Rahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground.
Abdul Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Suarez has momentary wrist control but Abdul Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdul Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body.

Suarez pushes Abdul Rahim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Abdul Rahim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suarez to the ground. Abdul Rahim is now in Suarez's guard.
Abdul Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdul Rahim postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Abdul Rahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abdul Rahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdul Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.
Abdul Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim landing with the ground and pound.
Suarez looks winded!
Abdul Rahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim is looking to work some ground and pound but Suarez has wrist control.
Abdul Rahim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdul Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abdul Rahim stands up over Suarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abdul Rahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
Abdul Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Abdul Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suarez has momentary wrist control but Abdul Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Rahim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdul Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Abdul Rahim landing with the ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim is in close to Suarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abdul Rahim is in close to Suarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abdul Rahim is in close to Suarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abdul Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairuddin Abdul Rahim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Suarez's cut.
That's time! Abdul Rahim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Abdul Rahim gets a double leg takedown into Suarez's guard.
Abdul Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Rahim postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Abdul Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdul Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Abdul Rahim controlling him for the moment.
Abdul Rahim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Abdul Rahim lands a couple of elbows.

Suarez has his foot on Abdul Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdul Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdul Rahim landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abdul Rahim distracts Suarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdul Rahim cracks Suarez with a solid left hand.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Abdul Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Suarez is rocked!
Hairuddin Abdul Rahim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim is working Suarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suarez is still in real trouble! Can Abdul Rahim finish him?
Abdul Rahim loads up on a big left hand. Suarez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Abdul Rahim looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Suarez can't hide his disappointment, as Abdul Rahim celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monte Goglin (ranked 2029 p4p, 249 weight class) and Sivile Gonya (ranked 2337 p4p, 275 weight class). Goglin comes to the cage accompanied by Monte. Monte Goglin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Goglin
vs
Gonya

178 cm
27
172 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

182 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Goglin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sivile Gonya!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goglin.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Goglin closes the distance and clinches.
Gonya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goglin avoids it.
Gonya dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonya backwards.
Gonya missing with knees to the body.
Goglin gets through Gonya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goglins head.
Gonya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goglin.
Gonya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonya blocks the elbow strike.
Gonya prevents a body shot from Goglin.
Goglin prevents a body shot from Gonya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonya.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonya 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.
Goglin tries a body shot but Gonya blocks it.
Goglin misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but Goglin blocks it.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin stalling against the cage.
Goglin prevents a body shot from Gonya.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
Goglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonya's elbow.
Goglin stops a takedown attempt from Gonya.
Goglin managing to block the knees to the body from Gonya.
Goglin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonya stalling.
Gonya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goglin.
Goglin throws an elbow that misses.
Goglin tries to work over Gonya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but Goglin blocks it.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goglin.
Gonya misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonya lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goglin.
Gonya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goglin.
Goglin lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonya wants to stall.
Goglin gets underhooks to prevent Gonya's takedown attempt.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but Gonya improves position.
Goglin blocks an uppercut.
Goglin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goglin lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Goglin.
Goglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goglin managing to block the knees to the body from Gonya.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goglins head.
Gonya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goglin avoids it.
Goglin working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Gonya.
Gonya lands a hook that snaps the head of Goglin backwards.
Goglin tries to throw a body punch but Gonya avoids it by throwing Goglin back against the cage.
Goglin tries to work over Gonya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goglin obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goglin tries to throw a body punch but Gonya avoids it by throwing Goglin back against the cage.
Gonya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but Goglin avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Goglin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonya tries a body shot but Goglin blocks it.
Goglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Goglin.
Gonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Goglin.
Goglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonya blocks it with crossed arms.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonya gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
Goglin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goglin gets through Gonya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goglin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monte Goglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sivile Gonya.
Gonya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goglin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goglin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Goglin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Goglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonya circles away.
Goglin misses with a straight right.
Gonya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goglin tries to clinch there but Gonya circles away.
Gonya swats away the attempt to clinch by Goglin.
Goglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin tries to clinch up but Gonya circles away and keeps his distance.
Goglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonya misses the jab.
Gonya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonya circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gonya sizes up Goglin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Gonya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goglin on his heels. He'll look to pass Goglin's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goglin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Gonya 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.
Goglin postures up in Gonya's guard and throws a big left but Gonya blocks it.
Goglin postures up.
Goglin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonya keeping full guard, as Goglin tries to pass.
Goglin stopping the sweep attempt from Gonya.
Goglin throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goglin.
Goglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.
Gonya controls Goglin momentarily but Goglin frees himself.
Goglin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonya keeping moving, preventing Goglin from controlling successfully.
Gonya keeping full guard, as Goglin tries to pass.

Gonya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goglin lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goglin stopping the sweep attempt from Gonya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goglin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goglin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonya.
Goglin is looking to clinch but Gonya is avoiding it.
Gonya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goglin tries to clinch up.
Goglin is looking to clinch but Gonya is avoiding it.
Goglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonya circles away.

Goglin clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but Gonya improves position.
Goglin scores with a knee to the head.
Gonya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monte Goglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonya is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonya's brow.
Gonya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goglin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goglin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sivile Gonya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gonya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goglin counters with a three punch combo that has Gonya backing up. Gonya nods at Goglin to acknowledge the strikes.
Goglin is looking to clinch but Gonya is avoiding it.
Gonya throws out a powerful jab.
Gonya throws a hook but Goglin avoids it easily.
Gonya throws out a loose jab but Goglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonya throws a body punch but Goglin moves out of range.
It looked like Goglin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goglin moves out of range as Gonya strikes.
Goglin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonya just manages to avoid it.
Goglin tries to clinch but Gonya moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonya circles away.
Gonya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonya.
Gonya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gonya throws the left hand but Goglin avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monte Goglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonya keeps the fight on the outside.
Goglin misses with a jab, cross combination.

Goglin forces Gonya back against the cage and clinches.
Gonya managing to block the knees to the body from Goglin.
Gonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonya misses with a knee strike.
Gonya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goglin blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goglin or not.
Goglin trying to land knees to the body.
Goglin lands an elbow that stopped Gonya in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Sivile Gonya has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goglin digs a right hand into Gonya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonya's gas tank.
Gonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Goglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonya working aggressively here.
Goglin lands an elbow inside that Gonya shrugs off.
Gonya looking to throw knees to the head but Goglin is blocking nicely.
Goglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goglin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Goglin.
Goglin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonya misses with a knee strike.
Goglin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonya up against the cage.
Goglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goglin digs a right hand into Gonya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonya's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Gonya fails to land.
Goglin lands with a right to the head.
Goglin letting Gonya take a breather here.
Gonya trying to stall but Goglin improves his position.
Goglin cracks Gonya with a nice body shot.
Gonya scores with a knee to the head.
Gonya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goglin is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Goglin.
Gonya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goglin landing knees to the head.
Goglin gets underhooks to prevent Gonya's takedown attempt.
Monte Goglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sivile Gonya.
Gonya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Goglin.
Goglin blocking some punches.
Goglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonya controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Goglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonya trying to control the position but instead, Goglin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonya into the cage.

Gonya gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goglin is trying to stand up here but Gonya is controlling him well.
Goglin 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.
Goglin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goglin gets back to full guard.
Goglin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonya is one step ahead there.
Gonya passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Goglin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sivile Gonya's cut.
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.

Gonya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonya works Goglin's body with a nice hook.
Goglin closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gonya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goglin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonya keeps trying to improve his position.
Goglin controls Gonya momentarily but Gonya frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goglin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gonya uses it to pass to side control.
Sivile Gonya has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gonya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goglin is trying to improve his position.
Gonya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goglin keeps working.

Gonya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goglin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonya but great work by Goglin.

Goglin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goglin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Goglin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goglin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gonya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goglin.
Goglin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gonya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Goglin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goglin wants to stand but Gonya is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goglin working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goglin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Goglin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gonya to his feet.
Gonya swinging wildly here.
Gonya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goglin ducks right into an uppercut from Gonya.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goglin counters with a three punch combo that has Gonya backing up. Gonya nods at Goglin to acknowledge the strikes.
Goglin is looking to clinch but Gonya is avoiding it.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goglin tries to clinch up but Gonya circles away and keeps his distance.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goglin tries to clinch up.
Goglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonya misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goglin tries to clinch up.
Gonya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goglin with a body shot.
Gonya ducks under a wild hook from Goglin.
Goglin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sivile Gonya dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sivile Gonya's cut.
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. 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.

Goglin wants to clinch up but Gonya keeps it at a distance.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonya misses with a right hand
and Goglin counters with a stiff right hand.
Goglin wants to clinch.
Gonya lands a jab to Goglin's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Gonya misses.
Goglin tries to move into range but Gonya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goglin throws a sloppy head kick and Gonya moves out of range easily.
Gonya misses with the combination.
Gonya throws a body shot but no joy.

Goglin closes the distance and clinches.
Gonya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goglin misses with a punch to the body.
Gonya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonya lands a left hand.
Gonya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
Gonya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya working aggressively here.
Gonya working aggressively here.
Gonya missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goglin misses with an elbow strike.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
Goglin avoiding damage as Gonya throws knees to the body.
Gonya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonya is defending well for now.
Goglin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonya backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonya.
Goglin throws an elbow but it misses.
Gonya scores with a knee to the head.
Goglin misses with a knee strike.
Goglin blocks a body shot from Gonya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonya is working for takedown but Goglin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonya's elbow.
Gonya wants a takedown but no success here.
Monte Goglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sivile Gonya.
Nice body punch from Goglin - that landed with a thud.
Gonya avoiding damage as Goglin throws knees to the body.
Gonya misses with a knee to the head.
Goglin lands a right hand.
Goglin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonya takes an elbow to the temple.
Goglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gonya with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goglin misses with a punch to the body.
Goglin managing to block the knees to the body from Gonya.
Gonya just leaning against Goglin, taking a breather.
Goglin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goglin misses with a punch to the body.
Goglin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonya's defenses.
Goglin takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goglin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonya landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonya.
Gonya stalling.
Goglin managing to block the knees to the body from Gonya.
Goglin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike from Goglin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sivile Gonya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sivile Gonya!
Sivile Gonya is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Sivile Gonya, 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.
In defeat, Monte Goglin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Really thought we had this one today...maybe I overlooked this guy a bit. Or maybe not, maybe this guy just had a great fight, congrats, but we'll come back strong next time!'.

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