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RRFC 3 Malikov vs Liberti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Page (ranked 5118 p4p, 390 weight class) and Nenad Jokovic (ranked 6747 p4p, 439 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nenad Jokovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jokovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Page sprawling to the canvas! Page rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jokovic finish him?!
Page is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jokovic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Page wakes up just in time to hear Jokovic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nenad Jokovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rossman (ranked 4404 p4p, 405 weight class) and Kris Kobbler (ranked 5993 p4p, 476 weight class). Kris Kobbler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Rossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kris Kobbler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rossman.
Rossman looks for the body kick but Kobbler saw that one coming.
Rossman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kobbler, pushing him back against the cage.
Rossman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rossman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kobbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rossman seems keen to control Kobbler's posture.
Rossman looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobbler looking to pass the guard.
Rossman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossman keeping moving, preventing Kobbler from controlling successfully.
Rossman is trying to control the position but Kobbler postures up.
Kobbler trying to control but Rossman is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kobbler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rossman moves into the clinch.
Rossman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rossman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler wants to control from the top but Rossman keeps moving.
Kobbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossman is keeping the position for now.
Rossman trying to strike off his back.
Rossman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rossman is looking for a triangle but Kobbler pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rossman is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kobbler working for a triangle but Rossman defends it easily.
Kobbler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossman is aware though and is defending well.
Kobbler looks winded!
Kobbler wants to control the position but Rossman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rossman controlling the action here.
Rossman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kobbler for as long as he can get away with.
Rossman is pressing down on Kobbler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kobbler is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Rossman 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.
Rossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kobbler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossman, which made it look bad.
Kobbler wants to clinch up but Rossman keeps it at a distance.
Rossman darts in and clinches Kobbler up against the cage.
Rossman is trying to break the clinch but Kobbler is controlling him.
Kobbler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobbler doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossman circles away.
Rossman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobbler pushes Rossman off looking to stand but Rossman dives back in and keeps control.
Rossman is working for a submission of some sort.
Kobbler is breathing heavily.
Rossman is looking for a kimura but Kobbler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rossman to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kobbler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobbler tries to keep at a distance but Rossman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kobbler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobbler fails with the takedown.
Kobbler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rossman.
Kobbler wants to counter the offense by Rossman and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler stuffs the takedown attempt from Rossman. Rossman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Rossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossman throws a chopping leg kick but Kobbler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobbler flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossman steps away.
A slow jab from Kobbler misses its intended target.
Rossman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobbler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kobbler sprawls and moves away.
Kobbler throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossman.
Rossman feinted with a counter takedown.
Rossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobbler tries for a takedown but Rossman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rossman dives in and grabs Kobbler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobbler pushes down on Rossman's head and hops out.
Rossman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobbler can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler is looking to clinch but Rossman is avoiding it.
Rossman dives in and grabs Kobbler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobbler pushes down on Rossman's head and hops out.
Rossman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rossman darts in and clinches Kobbler up against the cage.
Kobbler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kobbler tries to pull guard but Rossman won't allow it.
Rossman tries to pull guard but Kobbler holds him up against the cage and eventually Rossman drops back down to his feet.
Rossman is trying to push Kobbler away but Kobbler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobbler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rossman blocks a body shot from Kobbler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossman walks away with a smile on his face. Kobbler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rossman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobbler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rossman keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kobbler.
Rossman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rossman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobbler sprawls well. Kobbler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rossman gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobbler throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Rossman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kobbler throws a sloppy head kick and Rossman moves out of range easily.
Rossman shoots in but Kobbler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kobbler. No joy for Rossman on that attempt.
Kobbler throws a combination that misses
and Rossman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kobbler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossman defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Rossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobbler clinches up with Rossman and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobbler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossman has him pressed against the cage.
Kobbler tries to pull guard but Rossman won't allow it.
Kobbler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rossman up against the cage.
Kobbler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rossman drags the fight down to the ground.
Rossman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kobbler stands up from Rossman's guard - Kobbler perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobbler wants to counter with a clinch but Rossman pushes him away.
Rossman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobbler's waist but Kobbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rossman off to one side.
Rossman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossman rushes Kobbler and presses him up against the cage.
Kobbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rossman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kobbler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rossman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rossman is leaning against Kobbler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossman is trying to push Kobbler away but Kobbler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossman wants to take the fight to the mat but Kobbler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rossman is working for takedown but Kobbler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rossman is trying to break the clinch but Kobbler is controlling him.
Kobbler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rossman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rossman prevents Kobbler from breaking the clinch.
Kobbler tries to score a body lock takedown but Rossman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobbler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kobbler is trying to pull guard but Rossman has him pressed against the cage.
Rossman tries to break the clinch but Kobbler is controlling the position.
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.
Rossman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kobbler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kobbler is looking to clinch but Rossman is avoiding it.
Rossman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kobbler pulls guard successfully.
Kobbler being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobbler is working an open guard so Rossman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Rossman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Rossman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 5401 p4p, 470 weight class) and Paul Thirkell (ranked 6386 p4p, 508 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Thirkell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thirkell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jempsa defends well.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thirkell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thirkell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jempsa stays in close to Thirkell's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thirkell working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirkell wants to hit a switch here but Jempsa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thirkell there!
Jempsa controlling from the full mount.
Jempsa looking to finish Thirkell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thirkell!
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Thirkell to control.
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thirkell hang on?
Thirkell tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jempsa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jempsa looking to finish Thirkell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thirkell!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thirkell is working to get back to half guard.
Jempsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jempsa lands a big elbow.
Jempsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thirkell is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Thirkell is squirming around nicely.
Thirkell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thirkell trying to control but Jempsa postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thirkell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Thirkell's head.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thirkell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thirkell looks winded!
Jempsa content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thirkell keeps working.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Thirkell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jempsa manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thirkell regains half guard.
Thirkell is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jempsa rushes Thirkell and presses him up against the cage.
Jempsa tightens his grip and picks Thirkell up, before dumping him to the ground. Thirkell manages to land in guard.
Thirkell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Thirkell keeps moving.
Thirkell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thirkell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thirkell keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thirkell's head.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thirkell trying to keep a closed guard but Jempsa is proving a slippery customer.
Jempsa scoring with some ground and pound.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thirkell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thirkell can do to turn this around?
Thirkell keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound.
Jempsa is in close to Thirkell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Thirkell keeps moving.
Jempsa stands and throws Thirkell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thirkell is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands a nice forearm strike.
Jempsa scoring with punches and elbows.
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jempsa scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jempsa is working Thirkell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thirkell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jempsa is staying tight to Thirkell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thirkell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thirkell wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jempsa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thirkell for as long as he can get away with.
Jempsa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thirkell!
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jempsa landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jempsa lands a couple of digs.
Jempsa lands a couple of elbows.
Thirkell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jempsa is aware though and is defending well.
Jempsa cracks Thirkell with a solid left hand.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Thirkell is rocked!
Thirkell looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thirkell is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Thirkell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thirkell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jempsa escapes and throws Thirkell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thirkell seems to have recovered his senses.
Thirkell tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa landing a few strikes.
Jempsa is staying tight to Thirkell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jempsa lands a few punches from side control.
Thirkell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thirkell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jempsa cracks Thirkell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jempsa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Thirkell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jempsa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Riggs (ranked 5366 p4p, 477 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 5688 p4p, 491 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Nadir as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Nadir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riggs moves away.
Riggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadir.
Nadir lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nadir lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nadir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riggs looks for the body kick but Nadir saw that one coming.
Riggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riggs slips under a jab from Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nadir lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nadir thuds his right hand into Riggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Nadir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir works over Riggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riggs misses with a body punch.
Riggs misses with the head strike.
Riggs looking to stall.
Nadir is stalling here.
Riggs is trying to force a seperation but Nadir has the dominant position.
Nadir misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Riggs.
Riggs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nadir misses with the head strike.
Riggs tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Riggs back against the cage.
Nadir lands a left hand.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nadir lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Nadir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riggss head.
Nadir misses with some punches.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir tries to throw a body punch but Riggs avoids it by throwing Nadir back against the cage.
Nadir swings wildly with an uppercut but Riggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nadir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Nadir has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Nadir on the inside.
Riggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nadir throws a punch but it's blocked by Riggs.
Riggs has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nadir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Riggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs.
Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riggs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Nadir.
Nadir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nadir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadir checks a low kick from Riggs.
Nadir connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nadir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riggs rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nadir scores with a jab to the head.
Riggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nadir to score with a decent uppercut.
Nadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggs circles away.
Riggs throws a leg kick but Nadir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Nadir.
Nadir takes a swing at Riggs's ribcage but misses.
Nadir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadir digs a good hook to Riggs's body.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nadir connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riggs on the side of the head.
Riggs is rocked!
Riggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadir closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riggs gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nadir gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Riggs is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
Post fight, Abed Nadir took to the microphone: 'Cool, cool, cool.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 5845 p4p, 456 weight class) and Jason Harvard (ranked 6617 p4p, 478 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Harvard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monto slips a straight right by Harvard.
Monto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Monto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monto has hold of Harvard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harvard seems comfortable defending it but Monto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harvard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harvard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Monto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Retsu (ranked 5179 p4p, 248 weight class) and Daeng Rurung (ranked 7012 p4p, 291 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Retsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rise Up Dead Man. Rurung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daeng Rurung struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Retsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daeng Rurung!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurung dives in and scores a takedown into Retsu's guard.
Rurung trying to control the position from guard on top but Retsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retsu has control of Rurung's left arm, preventing Rurung from doing any damage.
Rurung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Retsu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Retsu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Retsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rurung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Retsu's guard! Nice work there by Rurung!
Rurung trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu working a defensive guard but Rurung passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurung trying to pass the guard but Retsu defending well.
Rurung prevents Retsu from improving his position.
Rurung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Retsu defending well though.
Rurung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retsu's head.
Rurung wants to stand up but Retsu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rurung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rurung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Retsu keeps working.
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.
Rurung seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Retsu is not content to let Rurung control the position.
Retsu is looking to control Rurung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Retsu avoid being mounted?
Rurung prevents Retsu from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rurung.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu is controlling his arm.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.
Rurung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rurung tries for a kimura but Retsu is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.
Rurung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Retsu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rurung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Retsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Retsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rurung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rurung won't allow Retsu to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurung wants to pass the guard but Retsu is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung has gone for a leg lock! Retsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rurung's guard.
Retsu throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rurung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Retsu, into his guard.
Rurung wants to pass the guard but Retsu is keeping the position.
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rurung wants to control from the top but Retsu keeps moving.
Rurung 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Rurung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Retsu is pulling down on Rurung's head. It's preventing any offense from Rurung, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurung throws a strike but Retsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Retsu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rurung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retsu wants to control from the top but Rurung keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rurung pulls Retsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Retsu from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retsu drops back looking for a leg! Rurung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rurung manages to kick Retsu off! Retsu jumps back into Rurung's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Retsu closes the distance and clinches up with Rurung, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes Rurung against the cage but Rurung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Retsu tries to sprawl but Rurung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rurung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Retsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Retsu is doing well to control the position and prevent Rurung from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daeng Rurung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Retsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rurung swivels and escapes.
Rurung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Retsu drags the fight down to the ground.
Rurung throwing strikes from guard but Retsu blocks nicely.
Rurung throwing strikes but missing.
Rurung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Retsu wants to sweep here but Rurung controlling him for the moment.
Rurung wants to stand but Retsu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Retsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rurung stays in close to Retsu's body and controls the position.
Retsu keeping full guard, as Rurung tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retsu is pulling down on Rurung's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rurung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Retsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rurung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rurung showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rurung is taking a breather. Retsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rurung 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. Retsu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rurung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daeng Rurung!
Daeng Rurung 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Siver (ranked 3314 p4p, 316 weight class) and Jeronimo Seagal (ranked 7133 p4p, 455 weight class). Jeronimo Seagal told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeronimo Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seagal enables Siver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seagal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Seagal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siver connects with a couple of short punches.
Siver throws a big right hand that misses.
Siver throws a big elbow that misses.
Siver postures up and lands a big shot to Seagal's brow.
Siver gets to his feet. Seagal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Seagal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Siver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seagal is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Seagal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Siver tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Siver scoring with punches from side control.
Seagal taking a bit of punishment here - Siver scoring with strikes.
Seagal is still in real trouble! Can Siver finish him?
Siver scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Seagal is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Siver can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Siver!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Reny (ranked 2991 p4p, 342 weight class) and Rob Mogweister (ranked 6242 p4p, 507 weight class). Mogweister has chosen Show me how to live, Audioslave. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Reny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogweister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reny manages to avoid it.
Mogweister throws a sloppy head kick and Reny moves out of range easily.
Reny misses with a double jab.
Reny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mogweister . That one must have hurt.
Mogweister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Reny does no damage.
Mogweister instigates a clinch.
Mogweister misses with an elbow over the top.
Reny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mogweister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reny's head.
It looks like Nick Reny has been cut.
Mogweister throws a sloppy head kick and Reny moves out of range easily.
Reny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mogweister counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Reny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mogweister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mogweister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mogweister avoids the head kick by Reny.
Mogweister throws a counter combo.
Reny misses with a head kick.
Mogweister throws a sloppy head kick and Reny moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Mogweister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reny doesn't seem phased though.
Mogweister throws a head kick that half lands.
Reny looks to land a right hand but Mogweister moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Reny.
Mogweister blocks a head kick by Reny.
Mogweister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mogweister wants to clinch up but Reny keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogweister . Reny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mogweister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reny blocks a head kick by Mogweister .
Reny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mogweister misses with a body kick.
Reny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Mogweister tries to counter it with a takedown but Reny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mogweister takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mogweister steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mogweister , right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reny tries to bum rush Mogweister with a series of wild strikes but Mogweister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mogweister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Reny as Mogweister shoots in.
Mogweister looks winded!
Reny cracks Mogweister with a good jab.
Reny throws a combination that misses
and Mogweister counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Reny. That snapped Mogweister 's head back.
Reny throws a front kick aimed at Mogweister 's knee but Mogweister avoids it well.
Mogweister bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reny blocks a head kick by Mogweister .
Reny connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Mogweister lands but Reny takes it in his stride.
Mogweister throws a head kick but Reny moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reny misses with a double jab
and Mogweister counters by moving into the clinch.
Reny turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mogweister manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reny misses with a head shot. Mogweister uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mogweister wants to get back to his feet but Reny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reny stands and steps away. Mogweister gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Reny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reny.
Mogweister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Reny finds it's way through Mogweister 's defenses.
Mogweister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Reny fails to land with a series of punches.
Reny throws a head kick but Mogweister moves out of range.
Mogweister wants to counter with a clinch but Reny pushes him away.
Mogweister clinches up against the cage.
Reny ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reny no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mogweister is controlling him.
Mogweister wants to control from the top but Reny keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Mogweister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Reny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Mogweister .
A head kick misses from Mogweister .
Reny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mogweister counters with a left and a right that stings Reny.
Reny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reny throws a series of punches but Mogweister moves out of range.
Reny throws a right hand that Mogweister ducks under and follows up with a left that Mogweister also avoids with ease.
As Reny backs off Mogweister throws a huge counter combo but Reny manages to avoid it all.
Reny blocks the body kick.
Mogweister dips to his left and cracks Reny with an uppercut!
Reny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mogweister fakes the leg kick and cracks Reny in the body.
Some wild striking there from Reny.
Rob Mogweister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mogweister throws a head kick that misses.
Nick Reny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mogweister throws a head kick that Reny semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mogweister counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister breaks from the clinch.
Mogweister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mogweister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reny.
Mogweister feints a jab promting Reny to slip. Mogweister then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reny slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reny missing with a left hand there. Mogweister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mogweister lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mogweister fails to land with a series of punches.
Reny appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mogweister drives through and clinches with Reny against the cage.
Reny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mogweister throws a one two combo.
Mogweister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reny misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Mogweister 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reny scores with a hook to the body. Mogweister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reny throws a head kick but Mogweister moves out of range.
Mogweister misses the shot to the body.
Reny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mogweister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mogweister tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mogweister - the referee stops the clock and Reny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mogweister . Reny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mogweister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mogweister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reny.
Mogweister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mogweister moves in looking to clinch but Reny pushes him off.
Reny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mogweister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Mogweister finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mogweister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reny throws a head kick but Mogweister moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mogweister .
Reny connects with an inside leg kick.
Reny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mogweister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Reny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reny backing away here, and Mogweister unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mogweister tries to close the distance and clinch but Reny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reny avoids the head kick by Mogweister .
Mogweister lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reny throws a sloppy head kick and Mogweister moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mogweister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reny circles away.
Reny throws a hook to the side of Mogweister 's head but Mogweister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mogweister .
Reny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mogweister counters with a series of strikes. Reny will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mogweister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mogweister misses with a body kick.
Reny blocks a head kick by Mogweister .
Reny works over Mogweister 's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Mogweister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Reny's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reny. That's going to slow Mogweister down.
Mogweister slips a jab and a cross from Reny.
Mogweister tries to clinch but Reny is having none of it.
Mogweister thuds a left hand into Reny's body.
Mogweister goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reny tries to land a front kick but Mogweister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mogweister clobbers Reny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mogweister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mogweister circles away quickly and effectively.
Nick Reny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogweister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reny scores with a kick to the body.
Mogweister throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mogweister closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Reny gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reny is working away from the top position though.
Reny throwing shots but Mogweister is blocking nicely.
Mogweister wants to get back to his feet.
Mogweister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reny's back!
Mogweister throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mogweister punches the canvas rather than the man.
Reny wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister tries to get the hooks in deep but Reny pushed the leg off.
Mogweister misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reny tries to break free.
Reny trying to control the hands but Mogweister won't let him.
Mogweister has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Reny has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Reny wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mogweister patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rob Mogweister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mogweister is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reny is defending well though. Mogweister let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Reny do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reny wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Mogweister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mogweister has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Mogweister !
Rob Mogweister 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 3809 p4p, 345 weight class) and Jake Two (ranked 5709 p4p, 410 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Haggar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Haggar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Two!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar darts in and clinches Two up against the cage.
Haggar looking for a takedown.
Two tries to pull guard but Haggar won't allow it.
Haggar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haggar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Haggar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Two's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haggar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haggar trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two looking to control.
Two looks winded!
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
Haggar is in close to Two's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar distracts Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Two is looking for a triangle but Haggar pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haggar 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.
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Two is rocked!
Haggar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Two'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 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdulmuslim Malikov (ranked 3894 p4p, 377 weight class) and Francesco Liberti (ranked 4459 p4p, 410 weight class). Abdulmuslim Malikov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdulmuslim Malikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Liberti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liberti misses with a series of wild punches.
Liberti throws a series of punches but Malikov moves out of range.
No luck for Malikov with that takedown attempt.
Liberti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liberti swivels and escapes.
Malikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liberti.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liberti!
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!
Liberti leaves Malikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liberti.
Liberti tries to clinch up but Malikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Malikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Liberti sprawls well. He's pushed Malikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liberti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malikov.
Liberti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liberti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liberti fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti is looking to clinch but Malikov is avoiding it.
Liberti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liberti gets caught napping as Malikov dives in and scores a takedown. Liberti manages to retain guard.
Malikov is working Liberti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Malikov landing with the ground and pound.
Liberti is trying to keep Malikov in close.
Liberti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Liberti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malikov stands up over Liberti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liberti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liberti has escaped and now he's on top!
Malikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malikov tries to get out of the position.
Malikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Liberti escapes and throws Malikov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikov looks to move to half guard but instead Liberti has passed into mount! Damn!
Liberti wants to control the pace but Malikov is squirming around nicely.
Malikov tries to reverse the position but Liberti maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liberti content just to control the position here.
Malikov tries to reverse the position but Liberti maintains control.
Malikov is squirming around, avoiding Liberti's attempts to control the action.
Malikov can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Malikov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Liberti passes into side control!
Liberti has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Malikov shoots in and drives through. Liberti sprawls well.
Malikov is breathing heavily.
Malikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malikov fails with the takedown
and Liberti counters with a stiff right hand.
Malikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liberti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liberti duly obliges.
It looks like Abdulmuslim Malikov has been cut.
We've been informed that Liberti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liberti cracks Malikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liberti sprawls well initially but Malikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Liberti to regain full guard.
Malikov is fighting to break Liberti's control of his arms but Liberti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liberti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malikov throws a strike but Liberti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Liberti works over Malikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Malikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Liberti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malikov.
Malikov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Liberti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdulmuslim Malikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Liberti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liberti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Liberti looks to land a combination. Malikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malikov shoots for a takedown but Liberti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liberti.
Liberti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malikov dives in and grabs Liberti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liberti pushes down on Malikov's head and hops out.
Liberti tries to clinch but Malikov is having none of it.
Liberti tries to clinch there but Malikov circles away.
Liberti throws a right and a left that Malikov avoids nicely.
Liberti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liberti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Malikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liberti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malikov backs up against the cage.
Malikov is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malikov shoots in for a takedown but Liberti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Malikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liberti.
Malikov attempts a counter takedown but Liberti avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liberti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liberti.
Malikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francesco Liberti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liberti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liberti.
A solid body kick from Liberti.
Malikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Liberti manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liberti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malikov is trying to pull guard but Liberti has him pressed against the cage.
Liberti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malikov fails to pull guard.
Liberti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liberti lands a body punch.
Malikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Malikov can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti won't allow it.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Liberti lands a shot to the body.
Malikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liberti walks away with a smile on his face. Malikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liberti.
Malikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Liberti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liberti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Liberti rushes Malikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liberti lands with a short shot to the head.
Malikov fails to pull guard.
Liberti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liberti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liberti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liberti lands with a right to the head.
Malikov fails to pull guard.
Malikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Liberti.
Liberti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Liberti scores a nice knee to the body.
Liberti lands a left hand.
Malikov is working for takedown but Liberti is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikov tries to pull guard but Liberti holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikov drops back down to his feet.
Liberti slowing the pace effectively.
Malikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liberti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liberti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malikov has Liberti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liberti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liberti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liberti scores with a shoulder strike.
Liberti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liberti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liberti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liberti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liberti slowing the pace effectively.
Liberti continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Liberti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdulmuslim Malikov'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.
Liberti has closed the distance and engaged Malikov in a clinch.
Malikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liberti to keep the fight standing.
Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liberti is pressed up against the cage. Malikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liberti down to the mat. Liberti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liberti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malikov is defended easily by Liberti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmuslim Malikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liberti is looking to clinch.
Malikov has a takedown stuffed.
Liberti tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liberti closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liberti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malikov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liberti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malikov up against the cage.
Malikov wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Liberti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liberti lands a nice shot to the body.
Liberti landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Liberti.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liberti.
Liberti lands an uppercut.
Liberti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liberti.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liberti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liberti lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liberti.
Liberti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Liberti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberti jerks Malikov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Malikov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Liberti goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Liberti because Malikov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Francesco Liberti!
A relieved looking Francesco Liberti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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