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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 352 p4p, 53 weight class) and Carl Moore (ranked 1716 p4p, 222 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moore's choice of entrance music: Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Moore decides to pull guard.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix controls the position.
Moore is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
A lull in the action here as Phoenix stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to work for a sweep but Phoenix has mounted him!
Phoenix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Moore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Phoenix wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Phoenix wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Phoenix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moore tries to roll over but Phoenix keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phoenix has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Phoenix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phoenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moore is looking to sweep but instead, Phoenix has passed into half guard.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Phoenix frees his head nicely. Oh but Moore has switched to an armbar! Phoenix is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carl Moore!
Our winner, Carl Moore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Blake Phoenix stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a tough fight. I need a couple months off to train now.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fortune (ranked 1981 p4p, 246 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 2719 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro swings widly with a right hand
and Santoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Santoro misses with a left hand
and Santoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortune's head.
Fortune seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nicky Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Santoro.
Santoro throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortune misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortune misses with a hook. Santoro ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro misses with a right hand
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortune. Santoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santoro lands a nice hook to Fortune's body. Fortune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune lands a big right hand that sends Santoro crashing to the mat! Fortune stays standing though and waves Santoro back to his feet!
Santoro is rocked!
Santoro misses with an uppercut.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortune finish him?
Santoro misses with an uppercut.
Santoro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortune.
Santoro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortune with a body shot.
Fortune throws a pinpoint strike between Santoro's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Santoro crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Fortune scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Fortune!
Richie Fortune very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Habib Mcgregor (ranked 24584 p4p, 624 weight class) and Chuck Lee (ranked 23257 p4p, 644 weight class). Mcgregor comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Deutschland. Lee has chosen Titties and Coke "subliminal messages" as his entrance music. Chuck Lee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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204 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Habib Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Lee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but Mcgregor moves out of range.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Mcgregor pushes him off.
Mcgregor is looking for a counter combo.
Lee lands a left and a right that send Mcgregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mcgregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
Mcgregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee clinches.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee cracks Mcgregor on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mcgregor falls backwards against the cage. Lee follows up with more strikes that drop Mcgregor to his knees. Lee keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mcgregor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vacant Championship (ranked 1501 p4p, 203 weight class) and Max Mason (ranked 2643 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vacant Championship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Mason!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Championship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Championship lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Championship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Championship is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Championship was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Championship rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Championship throws a body shot but no joy.
Championship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Championship misses with a hook.
Championship misses with a double jab.
Championship scores with a nice head shot.
Championship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Championship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Championship lands the left hand.
Mason is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Championship just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Championship finish him?
Championship will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.
Championship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Championship throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Championship slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Championship misses with a body shot.
Championship rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Championship backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Championship manages to avoid it all.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Championship jabs at Mason's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason slips a jab from Championship.
Despite the aggression on Mason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Championship misses the shot to the body.
Championship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason blocks a jab.
Championship is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Championship finds it's way through Mason's defenses.
Championship misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Vacant Championship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Championship swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Championship throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason is looking for the big counter here.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Championship bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Championship throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Championship lands with a shot to the body.
Championship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason unleashes a big counter combination but Championship bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
Championship is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Championship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Championship looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Championship misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Championship.
Championship throws a body shot but no joy.
Championship thows a left - swing and a miss!
Championship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Championship swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Championship.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Championship throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Championship misses the shot to the body.
Championship throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Championship. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Championship thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Championship throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Championship paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Championship.
Mason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Championship takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason rushes Championship and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Championship. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vacant Championship 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.
Championship lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Championship throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Championship has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Championship there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vacant Championship is winning the standup battle so far.
Championship scores with a nice right hand.
Championship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Championship throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason is looking for the big counter here.
Championship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Championship.
Championship misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Championship lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Max Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Championship punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Championship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Championship misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Championship misses its intended target.
Mason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Championship takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Mason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Championship misses with a hook.
Championship throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Championship throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Championship uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Championship drops Mason with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mason! Championship dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vacant Championship!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Poohs (ranked 4445 p4p, 430 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 4499 p4p, 435 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conrad Poohs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuji Nagata !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poohs gets tackled into the cage by Nagata . Nagata maintains the clinch.
Poohs tries for a takedown but Nagata manages to get underhooks.
Poohs breaks the clinch.
Poohs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nagata has Poohs up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagata has Poohs pressed against the cage.
Poohs can't get the takedown.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Poohs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poohs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nagata .
Poohs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagata circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Poohs. 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.
Poohs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poohs.
Nagata clinches.
Nagata lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poohs is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poohs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poohs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poohs walks into a stiff left hand from Nagata .
Poohs tries for a takedown but Nagata circles away easily
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Nagata 's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nagata 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poohs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Poohs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagata is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagata has escaped and now he's on top!
Poohs keeping moving, preventing Nagata from controlling successfully.
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.
Poohs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nagata has picked Poohs up and slammed him! Poohs can't keep hold of the triangle and Nagata manages to pass to side control!
Poohs manages to get back to 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!
Poohs looking for submissions off his back.
Nagata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poohs tries to get to full guard but Nagata has control of the leg.
Nagata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poohs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poohs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poohs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagata .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poohs looking for submissions off his back.
Nagata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagata is trying to control. Poohs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuji Nagata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nagata misses with a low kick as Poohs jumps back.
Poohs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagata closes the distance and clinches.
Poohs is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poohs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagata with a jab.
Poohs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagata avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata looks to land a left hand but Poohs moved out of range nicely.
Poohs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poohs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conrad Poohs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poohs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nagata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poohs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nagata struggling a bit here.
Poohs is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagata is defending well.
Poohs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nagata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagata wants to control but Poohs postures up.
Nagata wants to get back to his feet but Poohs drags him back down.
Poohs working away.
Poohs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nagata has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poohs but great work by Nagata .
Nagata decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poohs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poohs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagata .
Poohs feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuji Nagata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Poohs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagata throws a lazy uppercut
and Poohs counters with a shoot takedown. Nagata fights it but they end up in guard.
Nagata is wriggling around but Poohs manages to pass to half guard.
Poohs seems to be working for a kimura but Nagata defends the submission attempt.
Nagata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poohs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagata is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poohs, into his guard.
Nagata stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poohs gets tackled into the cage by Nagata . Nagata maintains the clinch.
Nagata tries to throw a body punch but Poohs avoids it by throwing Nagata back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagata .
Nagata pushes Poohs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagata landing knees to the body.
Nagata breaks the clinch.
Nagata moves into the clinch.
Poohs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata tries to clinch but Poohs moves out of range.
Nagata tries to clinch there but Poohs circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuji Nagata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nagata works Poohs's body with a nice hook.
Yuji Nagata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poohs shoots and misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poohs circles away quickly and effectively.
Poohs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poohs shoots in but no luck this time.
Nagata doesn't manage to clinch there - Poohs circles away.
Poohs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poohs manages to avoid it.
Poohs feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohs shoots and misses
and Poohs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Poohs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poohs circles away from the clinch attempt
so Poohs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poohs won't allow Nagata to sweep him here.
Poohs has gone for a leg lock! Nagata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poohs's guard.
Nagata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nagata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poohs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poohs working for a triangle but Nagata defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poohs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagata defends well.
Conrad Poohs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagata trying to control the position from guard on top but Poohs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Poohs looking for a guillotine here but Nagata defends easily.
Nagata trying to control but Poohs is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yuji Nagata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuji Nagata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 1643 p4p, 193 weight class) and Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 1339 p4p, 157 weight class). Honey comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Love. Agnarsson has chosen Drop death - Scream as his entrance music. 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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson wants to slow Honey down by chopping away at his legs.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey misses with an uppercut. Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Honey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Honey walks into a left hand.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Honey moves out of range easily.
Honey lands with a right hand.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Good exchange - Honey coming out on top.
Honey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Honey 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.
Honey throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Agnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
Agnarsson throws a fast counter high kick but Honey manages to duck under it in time.
Honey connects with a body shot that sends Agnarsson's belly button to the back.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Honey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Honey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson feints and then cracks Honey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honey down.
Honey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Honey ducks down to avoid it.
Honey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Honey thuds his right hand into Agnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Agnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Honey does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Honey.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Agnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Honey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey misses with a low kick.
Good work by Honey as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Agnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Honey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Agnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Agnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
Honey lands the left hand.
Honey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Honey's head.
Agnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Agnarsson tenderised Honey's leg. Honey is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Honey blocks the leg kick.
Agnarsson is looking to slow Honey down with leg kicks.
Agnarsson throws a low kick but Honey moves out of range easily.
Honey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honey moves away.
Agnarsson tries to work over Honey's front leg with a kick but Honey checks it.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Honey counters with a low kick, right behind Agnarsson 's knee.
Honey digs a good body shot into Agnarsson's ribs.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Honey counters with a good low kick that Agnarsson was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Honey swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Agnarsson checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Agnarsson misses with a body kick.
Honey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Honey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Honey misses with a double jab.
Agnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Honey - just one landing.
Honey swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Honey coming out on top.
Honey jabs at Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Honey to score with a decent uppercut.
Honey sizes up Agnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Honey tries to move into range but Agnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Honey throws a poor cross that misses
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Honey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honey throws a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Honey.
Good leg kick by Honey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range and Honey settles back down.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Agnarsson defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey misses with a double jab.
Honey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Agnarsson in his tracks.
Honey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Agnarsson misses.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Honey.
Agnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Honey throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Honey throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Honey is predictable there
enabling Agnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey throws a right hand that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Honey takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Honey misses
and Agnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Honey.
Agnarsson takes one on the button.
Honey digs a good hook to Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson slips under a jab from Honey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey throws a sloppy head kick
and Agnarsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Honey takes a step back to recover.
Hugh Honey is winning the standup battle so far.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Honey.
Honey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson scores with a jab. Honey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Honey misses with a looping left.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Agnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
Agnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honey has closed the distance and engaged Agnarsson in a clinch.
Honey takes an elbow to the temple.
Honey lands an uppercut.
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Honey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honey tries to clinch up
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Honey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agnarsson at a distance.
Honey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Honey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Honey drops his hands momentarily and Agnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Honey is out of range.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Honey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Honey misses with a body kick.
Honey scores with a leg kick.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Honey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Agnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Honey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Honey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Honey.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Honey's ribcage but misses.
Honey is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honey swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Honey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Agnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agnarsson moves away from the strike by Honey.
A punch lands to the side of Agnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Honey misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Honey.
Honey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Agnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarsson swinging wildly here.
Honey checks the leg kick.
Agnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Honey off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Agnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honey is looking to counter the offense by Agnarsson and move into the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Honey!
Agnarsson throws a low kick but Honey moves out of range easily.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Honey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
Nice uppercut there from Honey.
Agnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Honey is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Honey.
Agnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Honey.
Honey misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Agnarsson walks into a left hand.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Honey.
Honey tries to clinch there but Agnarsson circles away.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Honey avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Agnarsson tests Honey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
It looked like Honey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Honey misses with a hook
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honey scores with a jab.
Agnarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Honey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honey, as that shot connected.
Honey scores with a nice right hand.
Agnarsson is rocked!
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Honey avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Agnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Agnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Agnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Honey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Agnarsson connects with a leg kick. Honey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
Agnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Honey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Honey throwing a counter right hand but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.
Honey throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Honey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Honey avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Honey motions for Agnarsson to come forward. Honey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Agnarsson does no damage.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey tries to work over Agnarsson's front leg with a kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Honey swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Agnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Honey lands a right hook to the body.
Honey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Agnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Honey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Honey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Agnarsson moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Agnarsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Honey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1446 p4p, 171 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 2140 p4p, 242 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Winston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biernat stops Winston from getting back to his feet.
Winston trying to control here.
Winston is positioning himself well to prevent Biernat advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Biernat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Winston is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biernat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biernat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winston avoids it really well and circles away.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston slaps away a takedown attempt from Biernat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Biernat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winston.
Winston cracks Biernat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dallas Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biernat is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Winston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biernat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Biernat duly obliges.
Winston lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Biernat falls backwards - clearly groggy! Winston dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Winston!
Dallas Winston very nearly forgot to thank Real Men Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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