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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 2793 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Anatoli Vasiliev (ranked 371 p4p, 183 weight class). Rayful Edmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoli Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev dives in and grabs Edmond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmond pushes down on Vasiliev's head and hops out.
Vasiliev shoots in for a double leg but Edmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasiliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasiliev dodges the punch combination from Edmond.
Vasiliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Vasiliev.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasiliev manages to avoid it.
Vasiliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmond lands with a straight right. Vasiliev didn't see that one coming.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmond.
Edmond lands a head kick. Vasiliev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasilievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasiliev swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasiliev's hands.
Vasiliev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasiliev feints the counter takedown.
Edmond instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Vasiliev is trying to stall.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but Edmond blocks it.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmond avoids the damage to the body.
Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmond.
Vasiliev with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Rayful Edmond has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond lands a left hand.
Vasiliev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Edmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Vasiliev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches up with Edmond, looking for a takedown. Vasiliev pushes Edmond against the cage but Edmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edmond with the inside leg kick.
Edmond clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev keeps control of Edmond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Edmond does it's job there.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Vasiliev has a takedown stuffed.
Edmond feints and then cracks Vasiliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasiliev down.
Edmond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasiliev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond scores with a kick to the body.
Vasiliev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmond lands a nice looking body kick.
Vasiliev dives in and grabs Edmond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmond pushes down on Vasiliev's head and hops out.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasiliev somewhat.
Edmond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edmond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches up with Edmond, looking for a takedown. Vasiliev pushes Edmond against the cage but Edmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmond. Edmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Edmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasiliev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmond digs a good hook to Vasiliev's body.
Vasiliev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasiliev looks for a takedown but Edmond sprawls well.
Edmond scores with a jab to the body.
Vasiliev looks winded!
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Edmond thuds a left hand into Vasiliev's body.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmond sprawls well. Edmond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayful Edmond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Edmond lands a body shot.
Edmond scores with a jab to the head.
Edmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasiliev takes one on the button.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Vasiliev is avoiding it.
Vasiliev misses with a two punch combination.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasiliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmond but Edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasiliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edmond drops Vasiliev with a beautiful combination! Vasiliev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!
 Vasiliev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vasiliev's head, knocking him out cold! Edmond is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 1468 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Frankie Lamas (ranked 182 p4p, 154 weight class). Maeda comes into the arena with Submission blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamas throws a leg kick but Maeda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maeda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamas under the eye.
Maeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamas sprawls well. He's pushed Maeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamas wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamas clinches up with Maeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Lamas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda moves out of range as Lamas strikes.
Lamas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maeda's head backwards.
Lamas tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamas.
Lamas throws a low kick but Maeda moves out of range easily.
Lamas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maeda circles away quickly and effectively.
Maeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamas misses with a looping left.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but Lamas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda throws a jab when Lamas was well out of range.
Lamas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maeda, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Lamas has him pressed against the cage.
Lamas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Lamas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamas slows down the pace here.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Lamas has him pressed against the cage.
Lamas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Lamas wants to clinch up but Maeda keeps it at a distance.
Lamas thuds his right hand into Maeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Lamas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lamas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frankie Lamas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamas is just out of range.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maeda on the side of the head.
Lamas throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Lamas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamas is looking to clinch.
Lamas tries to clinch there but Maeda circles away.
Maeda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lamas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamas tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
A swing and a miss from Lamas.
Lamas throws a leg kick but Maeda moved away.
A combination from Maeda does no damage.
Lamas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Lamas, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Lamas against the cage but Lamas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maeda lands a right hook to the body.
Lamas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Maeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maeda jabs at Lamas's body.
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamas circles away.
Lamas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maeda is looking to wear down Lamas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maeda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lamas has closed the distance and engaged Maeda in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lamas smiles and moves away.
Maeda tries to clinch but Lamas is having none of it.
Lamas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamas wants to clinch.
Lamas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamas throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lamas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamas.
Lamas thows a leg kick but Maeda checks it
and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamas.
Lamas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Lamas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lamas looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Maeda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamas misses with a lunging right hand
and Maeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamas's guard.
Lamas wants to stand and escape but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Lamas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda won't allow Lamas to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamas is keeping the position for now.
Maeda throws a strike but Lamas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lamas has picked Maeda up and slammed him! Maeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Lamas manages to pass to side control!
Lamas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maeda to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamas checks it well.
Lamas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Lamas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda swings for the body but Lamas moves out of range.
Lamas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamas is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Lamas circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamas.
Lamas blocking some punches.
Maeda jumps into guard, dragging Lamas to the mat.
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lamas rolls with it to try and escape but Maeda cranks on the arm and Lamas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
A relieved looking Thomas Maeda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luka Perovic (ranked 1572 p4p, 2898 weight class) and Khakim Khadzhimurad (ranked 178 p4p, 297 weight class). Khakim Khadzhimurad will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Perovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khakim Khadzhimurad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perovic throws a one two combo.
Khadzhimurad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perovic scores with a hook to the body. Khadzhimurad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadzhimurad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perovic throws a jab when Khadzhimurad was well out of range.
Perovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Khadzhimurad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Perovic.
Perovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Perovic.
Perovic throws out a loose jab but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perovic misses with a hook
and Khadzhimurad counters with a body kick that stops Perovic in his tracks momentarily.
Perovic misses with an uppercut
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Khadzhimurad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad clinches up with Perovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Perovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadzhimurad is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Khadzhimurad misses.
Sloppy strikes from Khadzhimurad. Those never looked like landing.
Perovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Perovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadzhimurad darts in and clinches Perovic up against the cage.
Perovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadzhimurad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Perovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
Perovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Perovic.
Perovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perovic.
Perovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Perovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Perovic works on Khadzhimurad's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Perovic blocking some punches.
Perovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Perovic as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perovic can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Perovic misses with some punches.
Perovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perovic moves away from the strike by Khadzhimurad.
Perovic slips a jab and a cross from Khadzhimurad.
Perovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khadzhimurad counters by moving into the clinch.
Perovic blocking some punches.
Perovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Perovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Perovic has a couple of punches blocked by Khadzhimurad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Perovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Perovic has clasped his hands together around Khadzhimurad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Perovic trying to control the action but Khadzhimurad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khadzhimurad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic looking to control but instead Khadzhimurad has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Perovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khadzhimurad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perovic.
Perovic is looking to take a break and control but Khadzhimurad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Perovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perovic throws a looping overhand right but Khadzhimurad ducks down to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad with a nice cross.
Jab from Khadzhimurad.
Perovic misses with the combination.
Perovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khadzhimurad gets tackled into the cage by Perovic. Perovic maintains the clinch.
Khadzhimurad blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Perovic.
Perovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadzhimurads head.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Perovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadzhimurad can do to turn this around?
Perovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Perovic is trying to break the clinch but Khadzhimurad is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Khadzhimurad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Perovic.
Khadzhimurad blocking some punches.
Perovic lands with a left to the head.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Perovic avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Perovic misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Perovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perovic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khadzhimurad's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Perovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Perovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Perovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perovic pushes Khadzhimurad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Perovic avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Perovic controls his hands.
Perovic misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Perovic.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Perovic.
A body shot lands from Perovic.
Perovic lands a shot to the body.
Perovic lands with a right to the head.
Perovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khakim Khadzhimurad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perovic looks to throw the jab but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
Perovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khadzhimurad with a hook.
Perovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khadzhimurad.
Perovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perovic stuns Khadzhimurad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khadzhimurad throws a shot from downtown. Perovic moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Khadzhimurad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perovic lands with a good body shot.
Perovic looks to throw the jab but Khadzhimurad is out of range.
Perovic misses with an uppercut. Khadzhimurad saw that one coming.
Perovic throws a one two combo.
Perovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khadzhimurad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perovic.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perovic.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab from Perovic.
Luka Perovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Perovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Khadzhimurad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perovic throws out a loose jab but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perovic.
Khadzhimurad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perovic.
Perovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Perovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khadzhimurad avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Perovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadzhimurad stalks Perovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Perovic's face. Perovic staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Luka Perovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadzhimurad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadzhimurad.
Perovic closes the distance and clinches up with Khadzhimurad, looking for a takedown. Perovic pushes Khadzhimurad against the cage but Khadzhimurad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khadzhimurad feints a counter leg kick.
Perovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Perovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Perovic with a poor takedown
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Perovic jabs Khadzhimurad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Perovic finds it's target.
Khadzhimurad connects with a solid leg kick.
Khadzhimurad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khadzhimurad! But no joy.
Perovic misses with a straight left.
Perovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khadzhimurad scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perovic throws a hook to the side of Khadzhimurad's head but Khadzhimurad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perovic tests Khadzhimurad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khadzhimurad pinned against the cage. Khadzhimurad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Perovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Perovic misses.
Khadzhimurad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perovic will feel that in the morning.
Khadzhimurad scores with a sloppy right hand. Perovic should have avoided that one.
Perovic misses with a straight right.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khadzhimurad tests Perovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadzhimurad's corner calls for a 1-2. Khadzhimurad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khadzhimurad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perovic dives in and grabs Khadzhimurad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khadzhimurad pushes down on Perovic's head and hops out.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perovic with a body shot.
Khadzhimurad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perovic throws out the jab.
Perovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perovic misses with a hook
and Khadzhimurad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khadzhimurad slips under a jab.
Khadzhimurad is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadzhimurad just misses with a punch to the body.
Perovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Perovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Luka Perovic has been cut.
Perovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it.
Perovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadzhimurad was well out of range. Poor timing from Perovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Perovic.
Perovic tries to bum rush Khadzhimurad with a series of wild strikes but Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up.
Khadzhimurad has Perovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Perovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luka Perovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Perovic on the inside.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perovic misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Perovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perovic.
Nice body punch from Perovic - that landed with a thud.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Khadzhimurad is trying to keep Perovic in close.
Perovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadzhimurad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perovic looking to pass the guard.
Perovic trying to control but Khadzhimurad is working from the bottom.
Perovic postures up.
Perovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadzhimurad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Perovic.
Well Perovic 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Perovic!
After the big win, Luka Perovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 1462 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Jesse Juntta (ranked 164 p4p, 136 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Juntta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volkov has Juntta up against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ivan Volkov has been cut.
Juntta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Juntta gets underhooks to prevent Volkov's takedown attempt.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juntta pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juntta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov fails with the takedown.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov stalling against the cage.
Volkov blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Volkov.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Volkov just leaning against Juntta, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Juntta stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Juntta.
A right handed body shot lands from Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Juntta.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Volkov blocks the elbow strike.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juntta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Volkov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juntta up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov is trying to trip Juntta. He has hold of a leg but Juntta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Volkov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Juntta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Volkov stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juntta feints a jab promting Volkov to slip. Juntta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volkov defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Juntta moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Juntta misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Juntta.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov moves forwards but Juntta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juntta to the mat. Juntta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Juntta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Volkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Juntta stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juntta circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juntta tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juntta to the ground. Juntta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Juntta dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov with a poor takedown
and Juntta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juntta wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juntta slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Juntta.
Volkov shoots in but Juntta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juntta, as that shot connected.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juntta's head backwards.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Juntta is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkov back to the cage. Juntta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntta. That's going to slow Volkov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a jab.
Juntta lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Juntta lands a slapping body shot.
Juntta misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Juntta closes the distance and clinches.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta prevents the takedown attempt.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Juntta moves into the clinch successfully.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Juntta is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Juntta.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Ivan Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Juntta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
Juntta prevents the takedown attempt.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Juntta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkov's defenses.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
Ivan Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juntta.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Juntta prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Volkov tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov is trying to stall.
Juntta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov stalling.
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Ivan Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Arlington (ranked 1689 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 193 p4p, 141 weight class). Arlington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unchained Melody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150
11 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Jason Arlington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arlington misses the shot to the body.
Arlington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlington misses with a looping right.
Perez slips a straight right by Arlington.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez scores with a hook.
Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Arlington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlington misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arlington is defended easily by Perez.
Arlington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
It looked like Arlington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlington misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arlington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Arlington throwing a counter right hand but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez stalks Arlington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arlington's face. Arlington staggers backwards, shaken.
Arlington blocks a jab.
Arlington thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Arlington.
Arlington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez misses with a hook
and Arlington counters with a left and a right that stings Perez.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Arlington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
Arlington is looking to counter punch.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Arlington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlington misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington misses with a few strikes there.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Arlington ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez jabs Arlington right on the nose. Arlington blinks but takes it well.
Perez throws a hook but Arlington blocks it.
Arlington lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Arlington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arlington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Arlington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez misses with a straight left.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Arlington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arlington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Manny Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez lands a nice shot that snaps Arlington's head back.
Arlington cracks Perez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Perez throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Arlington is out of range.
Arlington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arlington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arlington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arlington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arlington walks into a left hand.
Arlington throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez lands with a good body shot.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlington manages to avoid it.
Arlington throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Arlington counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlington.
Perez throws a counter combo.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Arlington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Arlington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Arlington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perez thuds his right hand into Arlington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Arlington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Arlington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Arlington staying out of range there.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Arlington's shoulder, as Arlington tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez throws a series of strikes that have Arlington backpedaling.
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Arlington.
Arlington fails with the takedown
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arlington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Arlington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Arlington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlington manages to avoid it.
Perez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arlington doesn't seem bothered though.
Arlington defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Arlington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlington lands with an overhand left.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arlington.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlington.
Arlington misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Arlington to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arlington looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez digs a good body shot into Arlington's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez tries to move into range but Arlington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arlington throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Arlington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Perez moves out of range as Arlington strikes.
No joy there for Arlington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Arlington gets a clinch.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arlington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Arlington.
Arlington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlington misses the target.
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arlington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlington.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
Arlington misses the shot to the body.
Arlington missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
A swing and a miss from Arlington.
Arlington lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlington misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arlington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Arlington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlington throws out the jab.
Arlington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlington throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Arlington looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Arlington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlington tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlington walks into a left hand.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Arlington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perez misses with an uppercut. Arlington saw that one coming.
Perez throws a jab when Arlington was well out of range.
Arlington moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arlington fails to land.
Arlington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arlington prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez is trying to push Arlington away but Arlington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arlington swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arlington pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Arlington slips the punch.
Arlington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perez lunges at Arlington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arlington's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a jab to the head.
Perez misses with a body shot.
It looked like Arlington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez misses with a straight right.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlington.
Arlington shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
A counter left hand to the body from Arlington misses its target.
Arlington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Perez throws a hook but Arlington avoids it easily.
Arlington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arlington keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez tries to circle away but Arlington has him pinned against the cage.
Perez tries to circle away but Arlington has him pinned against the cage.
Arlington breaks from the clinch.
Perez looks to land a left hand but Arlington moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arlington.
Arlington throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Perez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jason Arlington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Arlington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez misses with the combination.
Arlington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arlington or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez slips a jab from Arlington.
Perez throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Arlington to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Arlington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez throws a jab when Arlington was well out of range.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arlington missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez staying out of range there.
Arlington misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlington circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlington looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez tries to bum rush Arlington with a series of wild strikes but Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arlington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez catches Arlington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perez takes a swing at Arlington's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Arlington misses its target.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Arlington.
Arlington scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlington throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arlington misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
Our winner, Manny Perez, 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alzamora (ranked 942 p4p, 2788 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 122 p4p, 332 weight class). Wobble has chosen Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man as his entrance music. Andre Alzamora could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jah Wobble'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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Alzamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzamora manages to avoid it.
Alzamora is looking to counter punch.
Alzamora cracks Wobble with a good jab.
 It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Andre Alzamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzamora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alzamora scores with a jab to the head.
Wobble looking to score a takedown here. Alzamora is defending well but Wobble drives through and ends up in Alzamora's guard.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora controlling the position.
Alzamora's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wobble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alzamora is trying to control the position but Wobble postures up.
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alzamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzamora is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wobble circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wobble shoots and misses
and Alzamora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alzamora throws a good cross that connects.
Alzamora moves to clinch but Wobble breaks away
and Wobble counters with a single leg into guard. Alzamora didn't expect that.
Wobble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alzamora pulls Wobble in close to his closed guard and prevents Wobble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Alzamora keeps moving.
Alzamora is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora trying to keep a closed guard but Wobble is proving a slippery customer.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wobble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alzamora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wobble is fighting to break Alzamora's control of his arms but Alzamora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble lands a couple of elbows.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wobble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alzamora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alzamora pulls Wobble in to control the position.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alzamora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alzamora checks a leg kick nicely.
Alzamora tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wobble manages to circle out of the way.
Alzamora misses with a body shot
and Wobble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Alzamora blocks nicely.
Alzamora has his hands on Wobble's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Wobble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wobble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been told by Alzamora's head coaches at Natty Vincere that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alzamora pushes Wobble up against the cage in a clinch.
Alzamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Alzamora - that landed with a thud.
Wobble wants a takedown.
Wobble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alzamora is defending well for now.
A short right from Alzamora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzamora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wobble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andre Alzamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Alzamora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wobble.
Alzamora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Alzamora.
Wobble is breathing heavily.
Alzamora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Alzamora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wobble.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzamora.
Nice defenses there by Wobble.
Alzamora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wobble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzamora misses the target.
Alzamora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alzamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Wobble has Alzamora pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alzamora manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alzamora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Alzamora prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wobble has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alzamora regains guard immediately.
Alzamora is pulling down on Wobble's head. It's preventing any offense from Wobble, at least for the moment.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Alzamora has wrist control.
Alzamora is adopting a defensive guard.
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble throws a big elbow that misses.
Wobble is fighting to break Alzamora's control of his arms but Alzamora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Alzamora pulls Wobble in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alzamora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andre Alzamora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzamora connects with a looping right hand.
Wobble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wobble lands in his opponent's guard.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jah Wobble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wobble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzamora managing to control the position.
Alzamora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alzamora has Wobble pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Alzamora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alzamora takes a swing at Wobble's ribcage but misses.
Wobble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Alzamora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzamora.
Wobble throws a body punch but Alzamora moves out of range.
Alzamora tries to clinch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzamora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzamora swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
And Wobble tries to counter it with a takedown but Alzamora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzamora cracks Wobble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wobble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alzamora did well to prevent Wobble getting side control.
Alzamora is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alzamora is trying to stand.
Alzamora is staying active underneath Wobble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alzamora is controlling Wobble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wobble trying to control the pace.
Wobble prevents Alzamora from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora is positioning himself well to prevent Wobble advancing to mount.
Wobble slows the pace down in half guard.
Wobble is looking for a kimura but Alzamora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wobble to get the leverage.
Alzamora is holding on to half guard well.
Wobble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wobble is looking to take a break and control but Alzamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wobble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wobble tries to counter with a clinch but Alzamora shakes him off and moves away.
Alzamora looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Alzamora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wobble under the eye.
The fighters circling - Alzamora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wobble throws an overhand right that lands on Alzamora's shoulder, as Alzamora tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzamora instigates a clinch.
Alzamora is pressed up against the cage. Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alzamora down to the mat. Alzamora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wobble avoids the head kick by Alzamora.
Alzamora throws a lazy uppercut
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alzamora won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzamora seems a little lost for a moment, as Wobble dominates the positioning.
Alzamora wants to control but Wobble postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzamora keeps working.
Alzamora struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Wobble.
I think Wobble 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Wobble!
An out of breath Jah Wobble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 2936 p4p, 7316 weight class) and Juha Sipila (ranked 307 p4p, 564 weight class). Cain Marko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Sipila!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sipila forces Marko back against the cage and clinches.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sipila lands a damaging elbow.
Sipila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sipila is working Marko over against the cage.
Sipila scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
Sipila lands a left hand.
Sipila is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sipila lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sipila.
Sipila lands with a left to the head.
Marko is breathing heavily.
Sipila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sipila lands an elbow that stopped Marko in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Sipila.
Sipila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike.
Sipila crunches a lovely knee into Marko's ribcage.
A short right from Sipila on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sipila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sipila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sipila lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Sipila.
Sipila scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Sipila.
Sipila told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sipila lands with a right to the head.
Sipila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Marko is rocked!
Sipila lands a body shot.
Sipila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
Good body shot from Sipila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sipila lands an elbow inside that Marko shrugs off.
Oh Marko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Sipila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Sipila.
Sipila pushes Marko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipila lands with a left to the head.
Sipila comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sipila.
Sipila unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sipila is unloading with more strikes now! Marko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Sipila!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 61 p4p, 30 weight class) and Mantak Garuda (ranked 10 p4p, 5 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by I'm A Soldier. Garuda has chosen Djiin Djiin as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Garuda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a leg kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones checks a low kick from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Garuda walks into a jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones thows a body kick. Garuda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Garuda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones thumps Garuda with a low kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Garuda stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Garuda throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Garuda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garuda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into Jones's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Garuda lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A slow jab from Garuda misses its intended target.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Garuda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Garuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garuda momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garuda checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garuda lands a jab.
Garuda takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garuda can do to turn this around?
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Garuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Garuda.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuda is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Garuda slips under a jab from Jones.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Garuda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick.
Garuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Garuda checks a low kick from Jones.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Jones misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Garuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Garuda's torso.
Garuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Garuda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garuda checks it well.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Jab from Jones.
Garuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!
Jones is rocked!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Garuda steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Garuda follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new heavyweight champion!
Mantak Garuda was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 201 p4p, 612 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 29 p4p, 75 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku throws a combination that misses
and MBaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MBaku is trying to defend but Xe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MBaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MBaku moves into full guard.
MBaku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe is trying to get back to full guard.
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe regains full guard. Nicely done.
MBaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
Xe trying to strike off his back.
Xe looking to hit a scissor sweep but MBaku is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MBaku is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MBaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Xe.
MBaku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xe is now in half guard.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Xe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MBaku trying to control here.
MBaku actively working from the bottom here.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xe slips a nice elbow through MBaku's hands, connecting with MBaku's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xe throws a strike but MBaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MBaku keeping full guard, as Xe tries to pass.
Xe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MBaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MBaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe 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.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but MBaku has wrist control.
MBaku is trying to keep Xe in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Xe postures up and lands a big shot to MBaku's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MBaku lands the left hand.
MBaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xe avoids it really well and circles away.
Xe blocks a jab.
Xe connects with a body shot.
MBaku throws the left hand but Xe avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Xe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MBaku.
Good standup being displayed there by Xe as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MBaku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xe lands a couple of digs.
MBaku working a defensive guard but Xe manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to regain half guard here but Xe keeps moving and retains side control.
MBaku 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.
Check out the look on Xe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MBaku tries to buck Xe off but Xe is having none of it.
Xe lands a few punches from side control.
MBaku is looking for a sweep.
Xe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Xe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xe working the head with strikes.
MBaku is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe scores with punches from side control.
MBaku is still in real trouble! Can Xe finish him?
Xe is trying to move to mount but MBaku reverses beautifully and ends up in Xe's guard.
Xe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MBaku has picked Xe up and slammed him! Xe can't keep hold of the triangle and MBaku manages to pass to side control!
MBaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Xe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Xe working MBaku over with strikes.
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MBaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MBaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MBaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MBaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xe scoring with some ground and pound.
MBaku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xe has passed into half guard!
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to control Xe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MBaku avoid being mounted?
Xe drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MBaku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MBaku wants to control but Xe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MBaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that second round.
That's time! Xe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for MBaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MBaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xe counters with a left to the body.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MBaku as he avoids it easily.
MBaku shoots in looking for a takedown but Xe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MBaku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku misses with a straight right.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
Xe connects with the punch.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
MBaku misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by MBaku - just one landing.
Xe scores with a hook to the body. MBaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Xe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MBaku goes for a double leg but Xe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xe continues to drive forward.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Xe scores with a nice head shot.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MBaku.
MBaku staying out of range there.
MBaku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MBaku is in Xe's guard.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Xe is keeping the position.
Xe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xe working some strikes from top position.
Xe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xe won't allow MBaku to sweep him here.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xe works over MBaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Xe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xe tries to move into full mount but can't pass MBaku's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
MBaku tries to bench press Xe off him but Xe keeps the position.
MBaku is trying to control Xe's posture but Xe avoids it.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MBaku works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Professor Xe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xe seems to be working for a kimura but MBaku defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Xe.
Xe scores with a big shot! MBaku's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save MBaku! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Our winner, Professor Xe, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 189 p4p, 276 weight class) and Panda Aorigele (ranked 28 p4p, 43 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raining Blood - Slayer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aorigele's choice of entrance music: Mama Said Knock You Out. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood lands a two punch combo.
Aorigele cracks Blood with a good jab.
Aorigele moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood throws a shot to the body.
Aorigele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Aorigele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aorigele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aorigele misses with a right hand
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood lands a body shot.
Blood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aorigele on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Blood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
Blood scores with a body shot.
Blood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jack Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Blood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aorigele quickly recovers to half guard.
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
Aorigele is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blood working Aorigele over with strikes.
Aorigele is trying to get back to full guard.
Aorigele wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Aorigele is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele is concentrating on defense, preventing Blood from advancing position.
Blood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aorigele is controlling Blood's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Blood is thwarting Aorigele's attempts to control the position.
Aorigele is trying to get back to full guard.
Blood is trying to work for a kimura but Aorigele is defending well.
Blood is controlling the pace.
Blood wants to free his trapped foot but Aorigele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aorigele trying to control but Blood postures up.
Aorigele is not content to let Blood control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele is doing well to control the position and prevent Blood from advancing to side control.
Aorigele trying to control from the bottom.
Aorigele manages to get to full guard.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Aorigele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aorigele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Aorigele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aorigele 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.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Aorigele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Aorigele is retaining full guard.
Blood forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Blood.
Blood trying to mount his opponent but Aorigele defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blood in particular looking to stall.
Aorigele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blood's back!
Aorigele gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aorigele manages to avoid it.
Blood misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aorigele! But no joy.
Blood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aorigele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
A left lands for Blood.
Blood is looking to wear down Aorigele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aorigele loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Blood 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.
Blood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aorigele defends it nicely.
Blood misses with a looping right.
Aorigele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blood throws out the jab.
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aorigele throws out the jab.
Aorigele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aorigele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Aorigele.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut. Blood saw that one coming.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aorigele.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Aorigele's shoulder, as Aorigele tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood lands with a cross.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele connects with a right hand. Blood shakes it off.
Aorigele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
A little jabbing left from Aorigele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blood staying out of range there.
Aorigele swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele throws out a counter right but Blood avoids it with no problem.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aorigele can do to turn this around?
Blood clinches with his opponent.
Aorigele breaks the clinch.
Blood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aorigele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but Aorigele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Aorigele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aorigele cracks Blood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aorigele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aorigele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aorigele's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Blood.
Aorigele loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
Aorigele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blood throws out the jab.
Blood throws a sloppy body shot
and Aorigele counters with a huge left! Blood is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aorigele isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blood from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aorigele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Aorigele!
During a confident post fight interview, Panda Aorigele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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