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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrick Shaw (ranked 4440 p4p, 6119 weight class) and Eladio Vasquez (ranked 509 p4p, 614 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrick Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eladio Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out.
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Shaw forces Vasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasquez can't break the clinch.
Vasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
Shaw is working Vasquez over against the cage.
Shaw works on Vasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasquez or not.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Vasquez's ribcage. Vasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Vasquez looks winded!
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.
Vasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vasquez wants to break free but Shaw has control.
Shaw pushes Vasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasquez or not.
Shaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
Shaw gets through Vasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
 Vasquez is rocked!
Shaw throws a big uppercut that drops Vasquez! More strikes from Shaw and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vasquez lies dazed against the cage as Shaw celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrick Shaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 2905 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Lamar Allen (ranked 283 p4p, 289 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 48 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lamar Allen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Allen catches Connemara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Connemara off balance momentarily.
Allen scores with the left hand. Connemara knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
Connemara tries to counter with a takedown but Allen is quick to defend against it.
Allen misses the jab.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Connemaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Connemara slips a straight right by Allen.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Allen lands a jab-cross combination.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Allen throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connemara.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Allen misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara blocks a leg kick.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Allen misses.
Allen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Connemara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Connemara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Allen lands.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Connemara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara blocks a head kick by Allen.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara slips a straight right by Allen.
Connemara slips under a jab.
Connemara avoids a kick to the body.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Connemara moved out of range.
Allen throws a nice head kick!
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Allen swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Lamar Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Allen.
Connemara blocks the body kick.
Connemara checks a low kick from Allen.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Connemara has time to react.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen looks for the body kick but Connemara saw that one coming.
Jameson Connemara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Connemara counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara wants to stand but Allen is controlling his arm.
Allen tries to improve position but can't.
Allen is trying to work for a sweep but Connemara has mounted him!
Connemara is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Allen is looking to improve his position but Connemara isn't that keen on the idea.
Connemara is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a nice body kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Allen throws out a leg kick but Connemara moves out of range and Allen only half commits.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Allen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Allen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a wild body kick that Connemara sees coming a mile off.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Connemara 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.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Connemara explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connemara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Connemara ducks down to avoid it.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Connemara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Connemara passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to improve position but can't.
Connemara stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Connemara.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Connemara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Allen throws a lazy head kick
and Connemara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allen tries to kick Connemara off in order to stand up. Connemara Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Allen throws a head kick that misses
and Connemara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Connemara moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Allen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connemara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Allen to his feet.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connemara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Connemara passes into half guard.
Connemara wants to stand but Allen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to get to full guard but Connemara has control of the leg.
Connemara stands up and beckons Allen to join him on the feet.
Connemara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Connemara moved away.
Connemara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Connemara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Connemara scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Connemara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Connemara feinted with a counter takedown.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
Connemara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Connemara attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Allen tries to bum rush Connemara with a series of wild strikes but Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen dives in and scores a takedown into Connemara's guard.
Allen prevents Connemara from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Connemara's brow.
Connemara wants to stand but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen is working Connemara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen throws an elbow that misses. Connemara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by Connemara!
Connemara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Allen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connemara has managed to get both his arms back between Allen's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamar Allen.
I've got Allen 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Mladenov (ranked 4057 p4p, 4479 weight class) and Doctor Ochila (ranked 417 p4p, 451 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zheko Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Ochila!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mladenov wants to clinch
and Ochila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Zheko Mladenov has been cut.
Mladenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ochila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ochila only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ochila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ochila lands with an uppercut that bounces Mladenov off the cage and back into range.
Mladenov clinches up against the cage.
Ochila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mladenov tries to work over Ochila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mladenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mladenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochila lands with a right to the head.
Mladenov takes a shot to the head.
Ochila gets through Mladenov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ochila cracks Mladenov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ochila has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mladenov to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov wants to clinch.
Ochila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mladenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ochila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ochila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zheko Mladenov's cut is getting worse.
Ochila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ochila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mladenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mladenov gets a clinch.
Ochila swings wildly with an uppercut but Mladenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochila has Mladenov pressed against the cage, preventing Mladenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mladenov tries to throw a body punch but Ochila avoids it by throwing Mladenov back against the cage.
Ochila blocks a body shot from Mladenov.
Mladenov misses with a body punch.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ochila backwards.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mladenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ochila misses with the body kick
letting Mladenov counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Doctor Ochila has been cut.
Ochila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ochila misses with a low kick.
Ochila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mladenov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ochila counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov clinches with his opponent.
Mladenov lands a body shot.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mladenov is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Ochila.
Ochila gets tackled into the cage by Mladenov. Mladenov maintains the clinch.
Mladenov blocks an uppercut.
Mladenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ochila blocking some punches.
Ochila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mladenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochila lands with a short shot to the head.
Ochila misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ochila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mladenov blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mladenov.
Mladenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochila lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mladenov.
Ochila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mladenov looks to clinch
and Ochila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zheko Mladenov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mladenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mladenov wants to clinch
and Ochila counters with a nice uppercut.
Zheko Mladenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mladenov moves into range and clinches up with Ochila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Ochila dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mladenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mladenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Ochila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochila swats away the attempt to clinch by Mladenov.
Mladenov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mladenov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ochila finds it's way round the side to connect with Mladenov's head.
Ochila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ochila wants to land a leg kick but Mladenov is out of range.
Ochila tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochila swats away the attempt to clinch by Mladenov.
Ochila throws a fast counter high kick but Mladenov manages to duck under it in time.
Mladenov moves to clinch but Ochila breaks away
and Ochila counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochila tries a head kick but it misses.
Mladenov tries to clinch but Ochila moves out of range.
Mladenov moves in looking to clinch but Ochila pushes him off.
Ochila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mladenov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ochila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ochila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ochila swats away the attempt to clinch by Mladenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov tries to clinch
and Mladenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mladenov wants to clinch.
Mladenov tries to clinch but Ochila moves away
letting Ochila counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Zheko Mladenov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mladenov wants to clinch but Ochila slips to the side
and Ochila counters with an inside leg kick.
Mladenov slips a straight right by Ochila.
Ochila thuds a left hand into Mladenov's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov instigates a clinch.
Mladenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochila's elbow.
Mladenov tries to work over Ochila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mladenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zheko Mladenov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doctor Ochila!
Doctor Ochila decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Smizhonich (ranked 2801 p4p, 2339 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 357 p4p, 298 weight class). Buckeye has chosen Right above it lil Wayne as his entrance music. Igor Smizhonich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Smizhonich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smizhonich.
Smizhonich darts in trying to clinch
and Buckeye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buckeye is standing up over Smizhonich. Smizhonich looks to escape but Buckeye dives into side control.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smizhonich keeps working.
Buckeye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smizhonich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smizhonich is trying to control Buckeye's posture but Buckeye avoids it.
Buckeye cracks Smizhonich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smizhonich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smizhonich is looking to regain half guard here but Buckeye keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smizhonich defending against the ground and pound.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smizhonich keeps working.
Smizhonich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smizhonich moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich wants to sweep but no luck.
Smizhonich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buckeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smizhonich looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckeye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckeye trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
Smizhonich 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.
Buckeye cracks Smizhonich with a solid left hand.
Buckeye sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Smizhonich keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buckeye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckeye postures up in Smizhonich's guard and throws a big left but Smizhonich blocks it.
Smizhonich looking for a guillotine here but Buckeye defends easily.
Smizhonich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buckeye is working Smizhonich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buckeye working the body and head with strikes.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Buckeye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smizhonich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Buckeye but great work by Smizhonich.
Smizhonich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckeye keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye looking for a sweep but Smizhonich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Buckeye is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye 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.
Buckeye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Smizhonich as Buckeye shoots in.
Smizhonich swings for the body but Buckeye moves out of range.
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckeye as he avoids it easily.
Smizhonich doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckeye circles away.
Smizhonich swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckeye.
Smizhonich is looking to counter punch.
Buckeye shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buckeye sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye wants to finish this one by submission but Smizhonich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buckeye.
Buckeye looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smizhonich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Buckeye with good strikes from the mount here!
Buckeye lands a big shot there that rocks Smizhonich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich is bucking up trying to escape but Buckeye cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 Smizhonich is rocked!
Buckeye punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Smizhonich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smizhonich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckeye putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich holds on for dear life.
Smizhonich seems to have got his legs back now.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye tries to control but Smizhonich wriggling away.
Buckeye scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smizhonich?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye prevents Smizhonich from getting the reversal.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Buckeye working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Buckeye looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smizhonich is looking to improve his position but Buckeye isn't that keen on the idea.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckeye landing punches.
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich tries to lock up and control but Buckeye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buckeye cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smizhonich is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smizhonich hang on?
Smizhonich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buckeye lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye pushes him away.
Smizhonich is squirming around, avoiding Buckeye's attempts to control the action.
Smizhonich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Buckeye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smizhonich is looking to escape.
Smizhonich tries to lock up and control but Buckeye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buckeye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smizhonich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smizhonich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smizhonich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smizhonich wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye throws an elbow that misses. Smizhonich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckeye's guard. Nice move by Smizhonich!
Buckeye looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckeye, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye working for a triangle but Smizhonich defends it easily.
Buckeye trying to strike off his back.
Smizhonich wants to control from the top but Buckeye keeps moving.
Buckeye trying to keep a closed guard but Smizhonich is proving a slippery customer.
Smizhonich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buckeye looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buckeye looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buckeye!
Buckeye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Buckeye wants to control but Smizhonich is keeping him busy.
Buckeye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Smizhonich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buckeye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buckeye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smizhonich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich trying to control but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckeye lands strikes from half guard.
Smizhonich is not content to let Buckeye control the position.
Buckeye is looking for a kimura here.
Buckeye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smizhonich tries to kick Buckeye off but Buckeye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smizhonich is staying active underneath Buckeye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smizhonich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckeye.
Buckeye is trying to control the action in half guard but Smizhonich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smizhonich shoots in for a double leg but Buckeye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buckeye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckeye misses with an uppercut.
Jab Buckeye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smizhonich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckeye defends well.
Buckeye trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buckeye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buckeye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 4105 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Nate Palmer (ranked 430 p4p, 194 weight class). Max Holloway could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Palmer's chin.
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nate Palmer has been cut.
Holloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmer.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Holloway! Palmer is out on his feet! Holloway rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Palmer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Palmer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 2719 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 347 p4p, 236 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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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Stolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolt misses with a looping right.
Burduada No Cranio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stolt's head backwards.
Stolt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stolt blocks a head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio drops Stolt with a beautiful combination! Stolt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burduada No Cranio is looking for the KO!
Stolt is rocked!
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!
Burduada No Cranio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Stolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burduada No Cranio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stolt seems to have got his legs back now.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stolt got wobbled bad by a big combination! Burduada No Cranio presses forward with punches and knees until Stolt stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stolt closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Pallero (ranked 2209 p4p, 2099 weight class) and Habib Putins (ranked 279 p4p, 272 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilpo Pallero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pallero is looking for a sweep.
Putins tries for a kimura but Pallero is defending well.
Pallero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putins trying to control the position but Pallero is working away.
Putins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pallero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pallero tries to bench press Putins off him but Putins keeps the position.
Putins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pallero is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Putins crashes against the mat.
Putins trying to control the action but Pallero is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallero is trying to improve his position.
Pallero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pallero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Putins seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putins wants to pass to mount but Pallero is defending the position.
Pallero looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Putins pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pallero is looking to get to half guard.
Putins with the ground and pound from mount.
Putins content just to control the position here.
Pallero can't escape the position.
Pallero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pallero is bucking up trying to escape but Putins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pallero tries to reverse the position but Putins maintains control.
Putins tries to control but Pallero wriggling away.
Pallero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pallero is looking to improve his position.
Putins moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putins trying to control the position but Pallero is working away.
Putins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pallero, who protects the arm well.
Pallero is trying to improve his position.
Pallero is working hard here to advance position.
Pallero looks to move to half guard but instead Putins has passed into mount! Damn!
Putins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pallero can't escape the position.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putins is landing with some decent strikes but Pallero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pallero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Putins tries to control but Pallero wriggling away.
Pallero tries to reverse the position but Putins maintains control.
Pallero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Putins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putins with shots to the head and body - Pallero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pallero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habib Putins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Putins pushes Pallero up against the cage in a clinch.
Pallero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pallero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Putins is defending well.
Pallero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilpo Pallero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putins has Pallero pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Putins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pallero tumbling to the mat - Putins dives into Pallero's guard.
Pallero is looking for a triangle but Putins pushes his legs off easily.
Putins wants to control from the top but Pallero keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putins is in close to Pallero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallero keeping moving, preventing Putins from controlling successfully.
Putins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Putins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Putins wants to control from the top but Pallero keeps moving.
Pallero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Putins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallero is keeping the position for now.
Habib Putins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pallero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pallero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pallero is working away from the top position though.
Pallero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pallero drops an elbow to the side of Putins's head.
Pallero wants to control but Putins is keeping him busy.
Putins trying to control from the bottom.
Putins tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Putins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pallero controls the pace.
Putins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Putins keeping moving, preventing Pallero from controlling successfully.
Pallero content to stall in guard here.
Putins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pallero won't allow Putins to sweep him here.
Pallero looking to sit in guard and control but Putins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pallero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putins defends it easily.
Pallero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Putins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pallero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putins controls the position.
Pallero is looking for a sweep.
Pallero gets back to half guard.
Pallero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pallero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putins trying to control but Pallero is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallero wants to sweep but no luck.
Pallero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pallero wants to sweep here but Putins controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habib Putins 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. This is the final round!
A head kick by Putins misses
and Pallero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Putins 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.
Pallero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pallero tries to free his leg and advance position but Putins is retaining full guard.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet.
Putins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pallero stays in close to Putins's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Putins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Putins pulls Pallero in close to his closed guard and prevents Pallero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pallero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pallero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putins trying to control the position.
Pallero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Pallero 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Putins is refusing to be controlled, as Pallero sits in half guard.
Putins is looking to improve his position.
Pallero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Putins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pallero is working away from the top position though.
Putins is doing well to control the position and prevent Pallero from advancing to side control.
Putins wants to control but Pallero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallero slows the pace down in half guard.
Putins trying to control but Pallero postures up.
Putins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallero content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Pallero.
Pallero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Putins gets full guard.
Pallero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pallero is one step ahead there.
Putins being controlled here, momentarily.
Ilpo Pallero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pallero wants to control from the top but Putins keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilpo Pallero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Habib Putins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1776 p4p, 3127 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 224 p4p, 392 weight class). Colucci's entrance music is Drake ft Kanye - Glow. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Colucci slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a jab to the head.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mamchenko misses with a right hand
so Colucci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Colucci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colucci wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Colucci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mamchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mamchenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Colucci managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Colucci won't let him.
Colucci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard.
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colucci passes Mamchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mamchenko tries to kick Colucci off but Colucci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Mamchenko is trying to stand back up but Colucci is controlling him
Colucci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colucci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colucci has a closed guard, preventing Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab from Mamchenko.
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Colucci rushes Mamchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamchenko has had enough of the clinch but Colucci keeps him there for the moment.
Colucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Mamchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colucci has Mamchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Mamchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colucci looking for a takedown.
Colucci wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamchenko circles away.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt.
Colucci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko works Colucci's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Mamchenko scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Colucci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colucci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mamchenko sprawls well initially but Colucci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colucci is working for a kimura but Mamchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko has hold of Colucci's hands but Colucci slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
Colucci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Colucci 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.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colucci.
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colucci is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Colucci has Mamchenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Mamchenko wants to get up but he can't break Colucci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but instead Colucci has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colucci throwing strikes but missing.
Mamchenko wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colucci stands up over Mamchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colucci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mamchenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colucci's guard.
Mamchenko passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Colucci keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Colucci manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michel Colucci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Colucci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mamchenko cracks Colucci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colucci slips under a jab.
Colucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamchenko cracks Colucci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Mamchenko lands.
Nice cross by Mamchenko.
Colucci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko throws a shot from downtown. Colucci moves away and avoids it.
Colucci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamchenko's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colucci with the ground and pound but Mamchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mamchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colucci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colucci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko is trying to stand back up but Colucci is controlling him
Colucci thows a huge punch but Mamchenko dodges it nicely.
Colucci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamchenko's head.
Mamchenko tries to kick Colucci off but Colucci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colucci.
Colucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colucci 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working Mamchenko over with strikes.
Colucci prevents Mamchenko from standing back up.
Colucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Colucci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colucci stops Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colucci.
Colucci prevents Mamchenko from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colucci throws a big right hand that misses.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colucci trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colucci goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Mamchenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamchenko has his feet on Colucci's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mamchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colucci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamchenko 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure he mentioned Heavy Metal Drugs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1413 p4p, 2937 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrook (ranked 174 p4p, 326 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lothbrook!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lothbrook won't be happy with that.
Lothbrook tries to improve position but can't.
Lothbrook pushes Midget away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Midget gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midget wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrook, who protects the arm well.
Midget thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lothbrook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Midget asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Midget is trying to get an arm triangle but Lothbrook is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrook is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lothbrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lothbrook struggling a bit here.
Lothbrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Midget looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Midget postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lothbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook is trying to get back to half guard.
Midget misses with the ground and pound.
Midget is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lothbrook knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lothbrook tries to bench press Midget off him but Midget keeps the position.
Lothbrook is trying to buck Midget off.
Lothbrook is looking to reverse the position.
Midget wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrook, who protects the arm well.
Midget tries for a kimura but Lothbrook is defending well.
Lothbrook 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.
Lothbrook tries to control but Midget manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget is hanging on to Lothbrook's back as he tries to escape.
Midget seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Midget's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Midget is hanging on to Lothbrook's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lothbrook is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Midget off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lothbrook tries to escape the position.
Lothbrook defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Midget working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lothbrook has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lothbrook defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lothbrook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Midget works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lothbrook defends it easily.
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lothbrook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrook lands a couple of digs.
Lothbrook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lothbrook with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Midget dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lothbrook misses with a hook.
Lothbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Midget.
Midget slips a jab and a cross from Lothbrook.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lothbrook misses with a right hand
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lothbrook!
Lothbrook tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Midget avoids the attempt from Lothbrook to control.
Midget is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lothbrook can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Midget!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Midget!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 1076 p4p, 2163 weight class) and Tim Slater (ranked 59 p4p, 135 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dee scores with a nice head shot.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Slater feints a counter leg kick.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Slater misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Dee lands with a nice combination. Slater backs away looking to recover.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Dee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Slater moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dee to the mat! Dee manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dee is pushing Slater's head away, looking to escape. Slater manages to hold on to the position though.
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slater prevents Dee from escaping the position.
Slater trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Dee!
Dee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dee gets to his feet. Slater looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slater scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Dee lands but Slater takes it in his stride.
Slater avoids the head kick by Dee.
Slater blocks a head kick by Dee.
Dee throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Slater releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dee works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slater.
Dee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Slater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slater tries to pull guard but Dee holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Slater jumps guard and drags Dee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dee continues to stall.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater wants to improve his position but instead Dee has moved into half guard.
Dee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slater is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee is pressing down on Slater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slater is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Dee.
Slater is rocked!
Slater is holding his hands too far apart here. Dee throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Slater is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klay Dee!
Klay Dee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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