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WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justice Carter (ranked 4085 p4p, 411 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 23814 p4p, 550 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justice Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucas at a distance.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick from Carter.
Lucas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucas's sensitive parts.
Lucas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Lucas misses its intended target.
As Lucas backs away, Carter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carter tries a low kick but Lucas avoids it.
Lucas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
It looked like Carter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carter.
Lucas scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lucas throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Carter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucas.
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carter.
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter moves out of range as Lucas strikes.
Lucas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lucas on his heels. He'll look to pass Lucas's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Lucas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Lucas's legs - danger averted.
Carter postures up.
Carter connects with a couple of short punches.
Carter wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carter uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lucas!
Lucas tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Lucas is working to get back to half guard.
Carter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carter raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lucas looks a forlorn figure.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter slips under a jab from Lucas.
A leg kick checked by Lucas.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
As Carter backs off Lucas throws a huge counter combo but Carter manages to avoid it all.
Henry Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
Lucas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Lucas throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carter - the referee stops the clock and Lucas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carter. Lucas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Justice Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas moves out of range of the body kick.
Carter looks to land a combination but Lucas avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
Lucas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Lucas.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Lucas misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Lucas throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter throws a big counter combination but Lucas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Justice Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Lucas looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Carter misses with a combination
and Lucas counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lucas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter tries to score with some ground and pound. Lucas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Justice Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter landing a few strikes.
Lucas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carter is looking for a kimura here.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter thows an elbow strike that misses. Lucas gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Carter doesn't seem too bothered but Lucas quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Carter is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Carter really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Lucas!
A very excited looking Henry Lucas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ajkrl Heoxb (ranked 3832 p4p, 332 weight class) and Regis Rumblebelly (ranked 4711 p4p, 375 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ajkrl Heoxb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Regis Rumblebelly!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up but Heoxb circles away and keeps his distance.
Heoxb moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it misses.
Rumblebelly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Heoxb regains guard immediately.
Rumblebelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Heoxb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heoxb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rumblebelly is one step ahead there.
Heoxb has control of Rumblebelly's left arm, preventing Rumblebelly from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heoxb holds on and takes a little breather.
Rumblebelly wants to control from the top but Heoxb keeps moving.
Heoxb pulls Rumblebelly in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rumblebelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rumblebelly throwing strikes from guard but Heoxb blocks nicely.
Heoxb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Heoxb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumblebelly.
Heoxb wants to sweep but no luck.
Rumblebelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heoxb keeping moving, preventing Rumblebelly from controlling successfully.
Heoxb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rumblebelly trying to control but Heoxb is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heoxb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ajkrl Heoxb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumblebelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rumblebelly clinches with his opponent.
Rumblebelly has hold of one of Heoxb's legs. Heoxb is fighting the takedown attempt but Rumblebelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Heoxb is controlling Rumblebelly's posture.
Rumblebelly trying to control but Heoxb is working from the bottom.
Heoxb controlling Rumblebelly's posture.
Rumblebelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heoxb seems keen to control Rumblebelly's posture.
Rumblebelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heoxb continues to stall.
Heoxb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heoxb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Rumblebelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rumblebelly is looking to clinch.
Heoxb throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumblebelly looks for a takedown but Heoxb sprawls well.
Heoxb wants to clinch.
Rumblebelly rushes Heoxb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rumblebelly blocks an elbow strike.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Rumblebelly wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumblebelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heoxb after a bit of a struggle.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regis Rumblebelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rumblebelly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rumblebelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rumblebelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heoxb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heoxb keeping moving, preventing Rumblebelly from controlling successfully.
Rumblebelly throwing strikes from guard but Heoxb blocks nicely.
Heoxb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rumblebelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heoxb wants to sweep here but Rumblebelly controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb pulls Rumblebelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Rumblebelly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rumblebelly trying to control but Heoxb is working from the bottom.
Heoxb has his hands on Rumblebelly's head, controlling the position.
Rumblebelly lands a couple of digs.
Heoxb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rumblebelly with a nice head shot there.
Rumblebelly wants to control from the top but Heoxb keeps moving.
Heoxb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rumblebelly throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ajkrl Heoxb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb moves into the clinch successfully.
Rumblebelly's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rumblebelly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rumblebelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heoxb 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.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heoxb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heoxb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rumblebelly's brow.
Rumblebelly looking for a takedown.
Rumblebelly avoids the elbow strike from Heoxb, against the cage.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Heoxb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Rumblebelly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rumblebelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heoxb defending well though.
Heoxb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rumblebelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb tries to improve position but can't.
Heoxb is trying to control Rumblebelly's posture but Rumblebelly avoids it.
Rumblebelly is staying tight to Heoxb's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heoxb dodges the ground and pound from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly wants to control but Heoxb is keeping him busy.
Heoxb is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heoxb can't do much from the bottom here.
Rumblebelly in the domination position with Heoxb hanging on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumblebelly creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heoxb stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rumblebelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Regis Rumblebelly 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. And we move into the final round!
Heoxb tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumblebelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumblebelly swings for the body but Heoxb moves out of range.
Heoxb connects with a leg kick. Rumblebelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heoxb tries to clinch there but Rumblebelly circles away.
Rumblebelly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heoxb defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heoxb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumblebelly misses with a takedown attempt - Heoxb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rumblebelly moves out of range as Heoxb throws a body kick.
Rumblebelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumblebelly feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heoxb circles away quickly and effectively.
Heoxb wants to clinch up but Rumblebelly keeps it at a distance.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heoxb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumblebelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rumblebelly tries for a takedown but Heoxb manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Rumblebelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heoxb is pressed up against the cage. Rumblebelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heoxb down to the mat. Heoxb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regis Rumblebelly.
Heoxb is looking to clinch.
Heoxb rushes Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Rumblebelly blocks an elbow strike from Heoxb.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb dodges an elbow strike from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly dodges an elbow strike from Heoxb.
Rumblebelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rumblebelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heoxb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ajkrl Heoxb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumblebelly trying to control the position but instead, Heoxb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rumblebelly into the cage.
Rumblebelly is working for takedown but Heoxb is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heoxb throws an elbow but misses.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Rumblebelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heoxb is defending well for now.
Rumblebelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heoxb up against the cage.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heoxb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumblebelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heoxb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heoxb misses with an elbow strike.
Heoxb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rumblebelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heoxb is keeping busy.
Rumblebelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rumblebelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heoxb's brow.
Rumblebelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Heoxb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rumblebelly avoiding damage.
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb misses with an elbow over the top.
Heoxb pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rumblebelly tries for a takedown but Heoxb manages to get underhooks.
Rumblebelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heoxb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rumblebelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heoxb wants to clinch.
Rumblebelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumblebelly keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heoxb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumblebelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumblebelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heoxb moves in looking to clinch but Rumblebelly pushes him off.
Rumblebelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Ajkrl Heoxb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regis Rumblebelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heoxb moves in looking to clinch but Rumblebelly pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajkrl Heoxb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumblebelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Regis Rumblebelly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Vinsson (ranked 4882 p4p, 381 weight class) and Vladimir Pootin (ranked 24434 p4p, 480 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bilal Vinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Pootin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinsson clinches up against the cage.
Vinsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pootin is trying to keep an underhook but Vinsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pootin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Vinsson there.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson prevents Pootin from improving his position.
Pootin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is trying to maintain the position but Vinsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pootin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is staying active underneath Vinsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pootin wants to improve his position but Vinsson is controlling well.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is trying to control but can't.
Vinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vinsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pootin trying to control from the bottom.
Pootin wants to get back to full guard.
Pootin trying to control here.
Pootin wants to get back to full guard.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinsson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Pootin has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Pootin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vinsson slips a nice elbow through Pootin's hands, connecting with Pootin's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson wants to take a breather but Pootin is having none of it.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinsson content to control rather than advance.
Pootin has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pootin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pootin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vinsson 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.
Well, if Vinsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pootin wants to improve his position but Vinsson is controlling well.
Vinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pootin keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pootin is trying to stand back up but Vinsson is controlling him
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
Pootin tries to roll over but Vinsson keeps him under control.
Vinsson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pootin wants to improve his position but Vinsson is controlling well.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.
Vinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pootin tries to roll over but Vinsson keeps him under control.
Vinsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pootin taking some punishment here, with Vinsson in his half guard.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson winds up and cracks Pootin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pootin taking some punishment here, with Vinsson in his half guard.
Vinsson working the head and body with strikes.
Vinsson working over Pootin with some ground and pound. Pootin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vinsson working the head and body with strikes.
Pootin is looking for a sweep. Vinsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pootin is looking to control Vinsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pootin avoid being mounted?
Pootin tries to roll over but Vinsson keeps him under control.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vinsson connects with a nice short shot to Pootin's temple.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.
Pootin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is still in real trouble! Can Vinsson finish him?
Vinsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vinsson connects with a nice short shot to Pootin's temple.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vinsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilal Vinsson dominated that round.
That's time! Vinsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vinsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pootin is trying to defend but Vinsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinsson is thwarting Pootin's attempts to control the position.
Pootin seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Pootin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pootin trying to control but Vinsson postures up.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pootin has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is looking to improve his position.
Pootin is refusing to be controlled, as Vinsson sits in half guard.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vinsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bilal Vinsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinsson is thwarting Pootin's attempts to control the position.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vinsson in particular looking to stall.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pootin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson working over Pootin with some ground and pound. Pootin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson working over Pootin with some ground and pound. Pootin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinsson lands a nice short elbow.
Pootin is staying active underneath Vinsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pootin wants to control but Vinsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pootin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vinsson slips a nice elbow through Pootin's hands, connecting with Pootin's forehead.
Vinsson slips a nice elbow through Pootin's hands, connecting with Pootin's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vinsson connects with a nice short shot to Pootin's temple.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pootin is not content to let Vinsson control the position.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson prevents Pootin from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vinsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pootin can do to turn this around?
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pootin trying to hold on to Vinsson's head to control him but Vinsson postures up.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin tries to get to full guard but Vinsson has control of the leg.
Pootin trying to control but Vinsson postures up.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson trying to control the action but Pootin is working from the bottom.
Vinsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pootin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pootin wants to get back to full guard.
Pootin is refusing to be controlled, as Vinsson sits in half guard.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pootin quite badly. Pootin pulls Vinsson in close trying to recover. Vinsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pootin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pootin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilal Vinsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Perrez (ranked 5673 p4p, 476 weight class) and Tenshin Nasukawa (ranked 7054 p4p, 524 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Perrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tenshin Nasukawa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Perrez with that takedown attempt.
Perrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nasukawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Perrez feints and as Nasukawa raises his hands in defense, Perrez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nasukawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perrez postures up and lands a big shot to Nasukawa's brow.
Perrez distracts Nasukawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perrez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perrez working some strikes from top position.
Perrez throwing strikes from guard but Nasukawa blocks nicely.
Perrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nasukawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrez.
Perrez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Perrez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasukawa has wrist control.
Nasukawa controls Perrez momentarily but Perrez frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perrez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nasukawa trying to control the position.
Perrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasukawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perrez won't allow Nasukawa to get back to his feet.
Perrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perrez postures up and lands a big shot to Nasukawa's brow.
Perrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perrez throwing strikes from guard but Nasukawa blocks nicely.
Perrez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perrez cracks Nasukawa with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasukawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perrez manages to get himself to full guard.
Perrez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nasukawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nasukawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasukawa trying to control but Perrez is working from the bottom.
Perrez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nasukawa frees his head nicely. Oh but Perrez has switched to an armbar! Nasukawa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Deshawn Perrez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koryu Miyagi (ranked 2255 p4p, 255 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 7128 p4p, 528 weight class). Koryu Miyagi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyagi on the side of the head.
Miyagi takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Miyagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miyagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miyagi lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Miyagi.
Petrov avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Miyagi manages to pull guard.
Petrov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi looking to control.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrov has passed into half guard!
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miyagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi has an active guard here but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyagis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miyagi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miyagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Miyagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Petrov!
Miyagi looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Miyagi drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyagi working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyagi works his way into full mount!
Miyagi landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a couple of good shots and Petrov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Miyagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miyagi gets his way!
Petrov avoids the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with punches from the back.
Miyagi misses with punches from the back.
Miyagi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Petrov hold on?
Petrov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyagi.
Petrov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koryu Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with an elbow to the head.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound. Can Petrov escape?
Petrov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Miyagi missing with strikes from the back.
Petrov is really stuck here.
Miyagi 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.
Petrov showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi 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!
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Miyagi ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov pushes Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyagi wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
Miyagi is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrov taking a breather.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Miyagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Petrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miyagi is rocked!
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Miyagi's ribcage. Miyagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Oh Miyagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Petrov digs a right hand into Miyagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyagi's gas tank.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyagi. Miyagi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyagi's head.
Petrov cracks Miyagi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Miyagi to stand back up!
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyagi. Miyagi gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Petrov stuns Miyagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli McDonell (ranked 3061 p4p, 377 weight class) and Brady Hill (ranked 3717 p4p, 420 weight class). McDonell comes into the arena with Mike Oldfield - Nuclear blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli McDonell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brady Hill!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by McDonell.
McDonell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Hill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hill clinches up with McDonell and pushes him back against the cage.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well.
A jab lands there for Hill.
Hill clinches with his opponent.
McDonell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonell connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill has McDonell up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill misses with the body kick
and McDonell counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
Hill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hill tries to land a front kick but McDonell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at McDonell's knee but McDonell avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonell avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
A shot in the inside from McDonell.
McDonell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by McDonell as he checks the leg kick.
McDonell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonell throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill throws a low kick but McDonell avoids it.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonell avoids the head kick by Hill.
McDonell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hill's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill slips under a jab from McDonell.
McDonell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonell just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonell tries a low kick but Hill avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and McDonell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonell lands with a right hand.
Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonell misses the target.
McDonell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonell throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonell lands a head shot.
McDonell throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDonell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonell is looking to score with low kicks.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and McDonell moves out of range easily.
Hill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Hill tries to clinch but McDonell is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonell.
McDonell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
McDonell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonell needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there.
Hill misses with a double jab.
McDonell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonell circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonell throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill throws out a counter right but McDonell avoids it with no problem.
McDonell dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonell thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
McDonell throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Hill moves into the clinch.
McDonell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonell is defending well for now.
McDonell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonell avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
McDonell misses with a body punch.
McDonell misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from McDonell.
McDonell avoids a wild elbow strike from Hill.
McDonell digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
McDonell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli McDonell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill moves into the clinch.
McDonell lands a right hand.
McDonell manages to break the clinch.
McDonell avoids the body shot from Hill.
McDonell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hill thumps McDonell with a low kick.
Hill rushes McDonell and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonell.
McDonell tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing McDonell back against the cage.
McDonell misses with the head strike.
McDonell dodges an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eli McDonell is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
McDonell tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonell throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
McDonell catches Hill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for McDonell.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonell.
McDonell moves out of range as Hill strikes.
A big left from McDonell misses.
McDonell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hill misses with a leg kick
enabling McDonell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill slips a straight right by McDonell.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
McDonell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonell's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
A good leg kick by McDonell.
Hill cracks a nice hook into McDonell's ribs.
McDonell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill slips a jab from McDonell.
A nice side step and Hill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonell. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonell avoids the head kick by Hill.
McDonell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonell blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill tries to clinch but McDonell moves out of range.
McDonell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonell.
McDonell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonell is looking to chop away at Hill's legs.
McDonell cracks Hill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hill lands a front kick.
McDonell just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonell throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill slips a straight right by McDonell.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hill in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hill throws a hook to the side of McDonell's head but McDonell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonell lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily.
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonell, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill stalling in the clinch but McDonell improves position.
McDonell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
McDonell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonell throws a low kick but Hill avoids it.
Hill clinches.
McDonell lands a nice uppercut.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonell.
McDonell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McDonell finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonell. That's going to slow Hill down.
McDonell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonell lands a body shot.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonell with a nice cross.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
McDonell throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonell throwing a counter right hand but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill checks a leg kick nicely.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on McDonell's shoulder, as McDonell tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from McDonell lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonell connects with a jab.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonell scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli McDonell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDonell thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hill moves out of range as McDonell strikes.
Hill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hill throws a hook to the side of McDonell's head but McDonell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonell tries to score with a low kick but Hill moves his leg out of the way.
McDonell sets himself, and Hill steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonell avoids it this time.
McDonell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hill.
McDonell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonell throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonell misses the target.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with a head kick.
McDonell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonell throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonell jabs Hill right on the nose. Hill blinks but takes it well.
Hill slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonell.
McDonell misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a fast counter high kick but McDonell manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonell scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from McDonell does it's job there.
McDonell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonell swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Hill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonell.
Hill looks to throw the jab but McDonell is out of range.
McDonell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
McDonell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill tries to counter with a clinch but McDonell shakes him off and moves away.
McDonell missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonell blocks the leg kick.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonell is just out of range.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonell. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonell lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoids the body shot from McDonell.
Hill throws out a counter right but McDonell avoids it with no problem.
Hill tries to clinch but McDonell moves out of range.
McDonell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonell throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
McDonell avoids the head kick by Hill.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonell.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill darts in trying to clinch
and McDonell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonell throws out the jab.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
McDonell wants to land a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Hill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonell is out of range.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonell.
McDonell misses the shot to the body.
McDonell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McDonell blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hill is looking to chop away at McDonell's legs.
McDonell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonell blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill moves away from the strike by McDonell.
McDonell tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonell missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill moves into the clinch.
McDonell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McDonell as the two fighters clinch.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but McDonell keeps him there for the moment.
McDonell throws a head punch that misses.
Hill is trying to break free.
A short right from McDonell.
McDonell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
McDonell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brady Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonell lands with an overhand left.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonell feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonell.
McDonell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Hill looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDonell scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from McDonell tenderised Hill's leg. Hill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill moves into range and clinches up with McDonell.
Brady Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill misses with some punches.
McDonell tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
McDonell working hard to break the clinch.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
McDonell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonell managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli McDonell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonell, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli McDonell!
Eli McDonell 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 Tyler Scott (ranked 3686 p4p, 336 weight class) and Blanco Domingues (ranked 4079 p4p, 363 weight class). Tyler Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blanco Domingues!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Domingues moves out of range easily.
Domingues takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Domingues tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Domingues misses.
Domingues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott lands a right hook to the body.
Domingues throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Domingues 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.
Scott moves out of range as Domingues throws a body kick.
Domingues tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Domingues blocks the body kick.
Domingues looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Domingues throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Domingues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domingues tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Domingues blocks the leg kick.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Domingues tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Domingues wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Domingues wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
Scott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Domingues tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Domingues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Domingues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott tries to counter by clinching up but Domingues breaks away and moves out of range.
Domingues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domingues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Domingues connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
As Domingues looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Domingues just gets out of the way.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Domingues wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Scott.
Tyler Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingues tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Domingues. Domingues obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Domingues's head backwards.
It looks like Blanco Domingues has been cut.
Scott moves out of range as Domingues throws a body kick.
Scott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingues misses with a body kick.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Domingues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingues controls his hands.
Domingues comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Domingues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scott blocks an elbow strike from Domingues.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domingues.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Domingues just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scott's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Domingues backwards.
Domingues avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Domingues tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
A short uppercut from Scott.
Domingues pushes off an throws an elbow but Scott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scott stalling the fight.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Domingues creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domingues backwards.
Domingues throws an elbow that misses.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Domingues.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Domingues.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingues.
Scott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingues tries to stall but Scott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scott avoiding damage as Domingues throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Scott.
Scott works on Domingues's body with a couple of short punches.
Scott misses with some punches.
Domingues blocks the elbow strike.
Scott tries to work over Domingues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Domingues tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Domingues tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Domingues throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blanco Domingues's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Domingues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingues can do to turn this around?
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domingues circles away quickly and effectively.
Domingues throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott throws a solid leg kick but Domingues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scott.
Scott sets himself, and Domingues steps forward looking for the clinch! Scott avoids it this time.
Domingues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott tries to bum rush Domingues with a series of wild strikes but Domingues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Domingues is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Domingues throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Domingues throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
Domingues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Domingues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Domingues throws a lazy head kick
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Domingues will feel that in the morning.
Scott throws a leg kick but Domingues checks it.
Tyler Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Domingues.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Domingues checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Domingues.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scott throws a body punch but Domingues moves out of range.
Domingues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Domingues tries to counter with a clinch but Scott shakes him off and moves away.
Domingues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Scott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blanco Domingues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Domingues wants to counter with a clinch but Scott pushes him away.
Domingues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott thuds his right hand into Domingues'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.
Domingues tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a head kick but Domingues moves out of range.
Domingues misses with a body kick.
Domingues throws a sloppy head kick
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Domingues moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Domingues wants to clinch.
Domingues throws a head kick that misses
and Scott counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Domingues.
Scott throws a head kick but Domingues moves out of range.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Domingues tries to counter by closing the distance.
Domingues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Domingues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Domingues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scott.
Domingues avoids a kick to the body.
Domingues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott lunges at Domingues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Domingues's hand.
Domingues throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Domingues wants to clinch.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domingues at a distance.
Domingues looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingues ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Domingues avoids a kick to the body.
Domingues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingues controls his hands.
Scott stalling the fight.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Domingues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domingues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott throws a hook but Domingues avoids it easily.
Domingues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Domingues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Domingues is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Domingues tries to counter by closing the distance.
Domingues clinches with his opponent.
Scott throws an elbow that misses.
Domingues misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blanco Domingues's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Scott throws a hook but Domingues blocks it.
A big left from Scott misses.
Domingues moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Domingues tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domingues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Domingues lands with a slapping head kick.
Scott avoids the head kick by Domingues.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Domingues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Scott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Domingues throws a head kick that misses.
Domingues looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Domingues misses with a head kick.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Domingues saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott throws a head kick but Domingues moves out of range.
Domingues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scott.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Domingues tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott with a jab.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Domingues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingues slips under a jab.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Domingues avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingues throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Domingues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Domingues throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Scott lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Domingues.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scott misses with a straight left.
Domingues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domingues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Domingues manages to circle out of the way.
Domingues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Domingues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Domingues tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Domingues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott blocks a head kick by Domingues.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Domingues throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Domingues is looking to clinch.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at Domingues's knee but Domingues avoids it well.
Scott scores with a nice body kick.
Scott wants to slow Domingues down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Domingues wants to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch position.
Scott blocks a head kick by Domingues.
Domingues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyler Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott throws a leg kick but Domingues checks it.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Domingues throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Domingues blocks a jab.
Domingues checks a leg kick.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Domingues's defenses.
Domingues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Domingues.
Domingues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Domingues sees coming a mile off.
Scott throws a jab when Domingues was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingues avoids the body shot from Scott.
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scott.
Domingues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domingues throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Domingues only half commits.
Domingues throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Domingues closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Scott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Domingues tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Domingues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco Domingues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingues gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.
Domingues tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Scott!
An out of breath Tyler Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 2683 p4p, 310 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 3878 p4p, 400 weight class). Brandstatter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem in D minor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandstatter misses with the combination.
As Brandstatter tries to get set, Power tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandstatter manages to avoid the attempt.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter letting Power take a breather here.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands a body punch.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is working Power over against the cage.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Power lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Power is breathing heavily.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is working Power over against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head.
Brandstatter pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power tries to stall but Brandstatter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Power stalling in the clinch but Brandstatter improves position.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power is rocked!
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Brandstatter presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Brandstatter lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter lands a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brandstatter cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a big right hand that sends Power crashing to the mat! Brandstatter stays standing though and waves Power back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Power drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brandstatter swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Power's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase Fuchs (ranked 2194 p4p, 252 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 1631 p4p, 184 weight class). Lusmu Kutvonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Fuchs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kutvonen sprawls well. Kutvonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuchs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fuchs pushes Kutvonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the side of Fuchs's head.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Fuchs avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuchs breaks the clinch.
Fuchs misses with a double jab.
Chase Fuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fuchs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Fuchs ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs misses with a few strikes there.
Fuchs shoots for a takedown but Kutvonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Fuchs.
Fuchs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Fuchs wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but Kutvonen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutvonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuchs has Kutvonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutvonen slows down the pace here.
Kutvonen has Fuchs pressed against the cage, preventing Fuchs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuchs's elbow.
Fuchs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuchs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Fuchs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuchs.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fuchs with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuchs throws out the jab.
Fuchs moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Fuchs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuchs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Fuchs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Fuchs avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen keeps control of Fuchs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuchs blocking some punches.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuchs takes a shot to the head.
Fuchs breaks from the clinch.
Fuchs has closed the distance and engaged Kutvonen in a clinch.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuchs gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Fuchs wants to break free but Kutvonen has control.
Kutvonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuchs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuchs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuchss head.
Fuchs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutvonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Fuchs tries to break free but Kutvonen pushes him back against the cage.
Fuchs manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuchs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kutvonen connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuchs scores with a takedown into Kutvonen's guard.
Fuchs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuchs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuchs throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chase Fuchs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuchs is defended easily by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kutvonen moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Fuchs.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Fuchs blocks it.
Fuchs working hard to break the clinch.
Fuchs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kutvonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen effectively controlling the action here.
Fuchs blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Fuchs is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuchs backwards.
Kutvonen stalls.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuchs or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuchs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kutvonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuchs.
Fuchs sets himself, and Kutvonen steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuchs avoids it this time.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuchs.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutvonen gets a clinch.
Fuchs is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuchs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Fuchs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutvonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuchs tries to break free but Kutvonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kutvonen just leaning against Fuchs, taking a breather.
Fuchs has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Fuchs landing knees to the body.
Fuchs is trying to break free.
Kutvonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Fuchs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen presses Fuchs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Fuchs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fuchs has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuchs's elbow.
Fuchs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body.
Fuchs wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuchs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuchs's guard.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fuchs is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuchs 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.
Fuchs 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.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutvonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kutvonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuchs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuchs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuchs wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kutvonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuchs swinging wildly here.
Kutvonen closes the distance and pushes Fuchs back into the cage.
Fuchs is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutvonen has double underhooks.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuchs.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Fuchs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Kutvonen manages to get underhooks.
Kutvonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuchs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen effectively controlling the action here.
Kutvonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen gets underhooks to prevent Fuchs's takedown attempt.
Kutvonen'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.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lusmu Kutvonen.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kutvonen sprawls well. Kutvonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuchs tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves away
and Kutvonen counters with a three punch combo that has Fuchs backing up. Fuchs nods at Kutvonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuchs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kutvonen. Kutvonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Fuchs has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuchs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuchss head.
Fuchs blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fuchs up against the cage.
Kutvonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Fuchs.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body.
Fuchs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuchs or perhaps it was just good defense by Kutvonen, which made it look bad.
Fuchs wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen clinches.
Fuchs is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuchs controls his hands.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuchs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutvonen's face.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fuchs up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Fuchs controls the action.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Fuchs improves his position.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutvonen stops a takedown attempt from Fuchs.
Fuchs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kutvonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Fuchs blocks it.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuchs misses with a body punch.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Kutvonen manages to get underhooks.
Fuchs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kutvonen is defending well.
Kutvonen works on Fuchs's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutvonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Nunes (ranked 144 p4p, 18 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 1032 p4p, 127 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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254 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Nunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Nunes tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Babinski misses.
Nunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nunes throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babinski.
Nunes moves away from the strike by Babinski.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski catches Nunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nunes lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Babinski should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nunes.
Babinski misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babinski.
Nunes cracks Babinski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nunes lands with a nice body punch.
Babinski walks into a left hand.
Nunes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nunes duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Babinski checks a low kick from Nunes.
Babinski swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Babinski misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Babinski counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Nunes misses
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Nunes misses.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Babinski slips the punch.
Nunes misses with a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a body punch
and Babinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babinski throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nunes blocks it well.
Nunes throws the left hand but Babinski avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babinski slips under a jab.
It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Babinski counter with a right hand.
Babinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes works the jab nicely.
Amanda Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Babinski keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Babinski blocks the low kick.
Nunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooh!!! Babinski has knocked Nunes down with a huge combo! Babinski steps away and waves a wobbly Nunes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Nunes misses.
Babinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nunes scores with the left hand. Babinski knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Babinski.
Babinski scores with a jab to the head.
Nunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski.
Babinski misses the jab.
Nunes slips under a jab from Babinski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Babinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Babinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amanda Nunes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes cracks Babinski with a good jab.
Nunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexei Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes looks for the body kick but Babinski saw that one coming.
Nunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nunes. Nunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski lands a big head kick that sends Nunes tumbling to the mat! Babinski takes a step backwards and waves Nunes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nunes rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babinski.
Babinski lands with a left to the head.
Babinski misses with some punches.
Nunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Babinski's head.
Nunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski lands a left hand.
Nunes misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes blocking some punches.
Nunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.
Nunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nunes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes pushes Babinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Nunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes digs a right hand underneath Babinski's ribcage. Babinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunes 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.
Nunes pushes Babinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nunes tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Babinski.
Babinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babinski breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes.
Nunes lands a really nice looking cross but Babinski seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Babinski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Babinski looks to clinch but Nunes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Babinski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Amanda Nunes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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