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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Young (ranked 4096 p4p, 24294 weight class) and Pavel Vedet (ranked 495 p4p, 650 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Billie Eilish - "Bad Guy" . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Vedet!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
Vedet throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vedet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vedet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Vedet persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vedet sprawls well. Vedet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Vedet misses with a body kick.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedet is looking to clinch.
Vedet closes the distance and clinches.
Young is working for takedown but Vedet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young is looking for a kimura but Vedet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage.
Young seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vedet is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane Young!
Our winner, Shane Young, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jian Fu (ranked 2987 p4p, 23972 weight class) and Ryan The Son Of God (ranked 354 p4p, 640 weight class). Ryan The Son Of God 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jian Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan The Son Of God!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fu slips a jab from The Son Of God.
Fu is looking for a counter combo.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Son Of God jabs Fu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from The Son Of God misses the target.
Fu throws a big counter combination but The Son Of God scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Son Of God throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - The Son Of God coming out on top.
Nice jab there from The Son Of God.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Son Of God is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Son Of God moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Fu is rocked!
The Son Of God lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fu falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan The Son Of God!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panca Pandu (ranked 4497 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Liam McKnight (ranked 527 p4p, 417 weight class). McKnight is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Praise The Lord (Da Shine) - A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panca Pandu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liam McKnight!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandu. McKnight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandu just misses with a punch to the body.
McKnight unleashes a big counter combination but Pandu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McKnight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandu.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pandu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKnight can't find room to land a body shot as Pandu controls the action.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKnight blocks it with crossed arms.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but McKnight blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKnight has Pandu pressed against the cage.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pandu misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for McKnight to work.
McKnight blocks an uppercut.
Pandu looking to throw knees to the head but McKnight is blocking nicely.
McKnight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKnight avoiding damage as Pandu throws knees to the body.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but McKnight blocks with his arms.
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
Pandu is looking to counter the offense by McKnight and move into the clinch.
Pandu connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from McKnight misses.
Pandu wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKnight controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McKnight cracks Pandu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pandu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKnight just content to control the position.
McKnight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McKnight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McKnight throws a strike aimed at the side of Pandu's head but Pandu avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKnight trying to control the position but Pandu is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McKnight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnight controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
Pandu throws a big counter combination but McKnight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pandu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pandu tries to clinch up but McKnight circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Panca Pandu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pandu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pandu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKnight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKnight circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKnight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pandu wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight throws a big counter head kick but Pandu avoids it with no problem.
McKnight tries to keep at a distance but Pandu has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKnight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu looking to slow down the pace here.
McKnight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pandu prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKnight blocks it with crossed arms.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKnight blocks it with crossed arms.
McKnight misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKnight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKnight avoids it.
Pandu blocks a body shot from McKnight.
Pandu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Pandu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKnight jumps into guard, dragging Pandu to the mat.
Pandu stands and steps away. McKnight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pandu wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
Pandu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandu wants to clinch.
Panca Pandu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McKnight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKnight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKnight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses.
McKnight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKnight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pandu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKnight, pushing him back against the cage.
Pandu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandu stalling in the clinch but McKnight improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandu with a knee to the head.
McKnight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKnight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKnight lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pandu tries to clinch but McKnight moves out of range.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandu.
McKnight lands a head kick. Pandu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pandu jabs at McKnight's body.
Pandu moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
Pandu tries to clinch up but McKnight circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandu tries to clinch there but McKnight circles away.
Liam McKnight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pandu finds it's way through McKnight's defenses.
McKnight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKnight connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKnight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKnight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandu.
Pandu throws out a powerful jab.
Pandu is looking to wear down McKnight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pandu pushes McKnight up against the cage in a clinch.
Pandu lands a shoulder strike.
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panca Pandu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam McKnight.
Pandu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pandu throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panca Pandu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
McKnight fails to land with a series of punches.
McKnight circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKnight misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKnight or perhaps it was just good defense by Pandu, which made it look bad.
Pandu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKnight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pandu to the mat! Pandu manages to get full guard.
McKnight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pandu's guard.
McKnight drops an elbow to the side of Pandu's head.
Pandu is not content to let McKnight control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKnight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that McKnight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pandu tries to kick McKnight off but McKnight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pandu being controlled here, momentarily.
Pandu is pulling down on McKnight's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pandu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses.
McKnight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pandu defends it well.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Pandu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pandu trying to stall but McKnight improves his position.
Pandu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight successfully pulls guard.
Liam McKnight has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKnight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandu's guard.
McKnight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McKnight prevents Pandu from getting back to his feet.
McKnight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Liam McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKnight wants to pass the guard but Pandu is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Panca Pandu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pandu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKnight, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam McKnight.
I think Pandu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panca Pandu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Panca Pandu thanked MKFC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xi Li (ranked 5165 p4p, 24414 weight class) and Jay Ciro (ranked 518 p4p, 629 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Ciro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li darts in and clinches Ciro up against the cage.
Li has Ciro pressed against the cage, preventing Ciro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Ciro avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li is working Ciro over against the cage.
Ciro blocks a body shot from Li.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ciro is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Ciro tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li cracks Ciro with a nice body shot.
Li gets through Ciro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciro blocking some punches.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciro is trying to break free.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ciro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ciro looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ciro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ciro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Li.
A short uppercut from Li.
Li digs a right hand into Ciro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciro's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Li.
Ciro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li with a knee to the head.
Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Ciro backwards.
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!
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciro takes a shot to the head.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Ciro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jay Ciro has been cut.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li digs a right hand into Ciro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciro's gas tank.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciro backwards.
Li pushes Ciro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciro.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Ciro's head.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Ciro avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li gets through Ciro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Li landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Li.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciro backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ciro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Li.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li.
Li digs a right hand into Ciro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciro's gas tank.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ciro's defenses.
Li cracks Ciro with a nice body shot.
Li is working Ciro over against the cage.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
Li lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Li.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Li.
A short right from Li.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li lands with a left to the head.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Ciro's head.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li tries a body shot but Ciro blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li is leaning against Ciro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Li working Ciro over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li pushes Ciro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Ciro's cut.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ciro working aggressively here.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li drops Ciro with a big knee straight up the middle! Ciro is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Ciro is rocked!
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciro is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li digs a right hand underneath Ciro's ribcage. Ciro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ciro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Li.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ciro is breathing heavily.
Ciro misses with an elbow strike.
Ciro tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li lands with a left to the head.
Li lands a right hand.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ciro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ciro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciro.
Ciro seems to have recovered his senses.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ciros head.
Li working Ciro over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Li here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Li lands an elbow that stopped Ciro in his tracks for a moment.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ciro's defenses.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ciro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Ciro controls the action.
Li lands a big knee! That's hurt Ciro! Oh, he's all over the place! Li lands another knee that sends Ciro to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xi Li!
An out of breath and clearly excited Xi Li thanked The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pollo Sanchez (ranked 4453 p4p, 4119 weight class) and Rico Segura (ranked 482 p4p, 455 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pollo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Segura!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Rico Segura has been cut.
Sanchez defending well as Segura loads up on a big left hand.
Segura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Segura.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Segura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Segura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanchez throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Segura misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Segura throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Segura moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pollo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Segura avoids the punch easily.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Segura trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Segura backwards.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Segura blocks it.
Segura throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Segura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Segura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Segura backwards.
Segura misses with some punches.
Segura misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Segura is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Segura's ribcage. Segura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Segura up against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Segura.
Segura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Segura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Segura avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Segura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segura's gas tank.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Segura looks winded!
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Segura up against the cage.
Sanchez cracks Segura with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is working Segura over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Segura throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Segura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Segura doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Segura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Segura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Segura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Segura works the jab nicely.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Segura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Segura blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Segura.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Segura needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Segura saw it coming and moves away.
Segura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Segura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Segura is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Segura prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Segura tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Segura prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Segura blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Segura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segura can do to turn this around?
Segura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pollo Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Segura missing with knees to the body.
Segura takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Segura throws knees to the body.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Segura backwards.
Segura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Segura's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Segura tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Segura or not.
Segura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez presses Segura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Segura controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Segura takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Segura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez presses Segura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez tries to work over Segura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Segura controls his hands.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez stalls.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Segura backwards.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets through Segura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Segura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Segura's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Segura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is leaning against Segura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Segura takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Segura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Segura misses with a body punch.
Segura is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez works on Segura's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez is working Segura over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Segura letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez works on Segura's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez pushes Segura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Segura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Segura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Segura.
Sanchez cracks Segura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Segura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanchez finish him?
Segura is rocked!
Segura avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Segura with the counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Segura is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez throws a powerful right kick. Segura tried to block low but the kick was high! Segura was taken right off of his feet! Sanchez jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pollo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Champlain (ranked 2661 p4p, 4336 weight class) and Sisa Masa (ranked 99 p4p, 141 weight class). Sisa Masa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Champlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sisa Masa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champlain looking to score a takedown here. Masa is defending well but Champlain drives through and ends up in Masa's guard.
Champlain wants to control from the top but Masa keeps moving.
Champlain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Masa struggling a bit here.
Masa is looking to reverse the position.
Champlain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champlain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Champlain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masa struggling a bit here.
Masa tries to buck Champlain off but Champlain is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masa keeps working.
Champlain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Champlain happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masa struggling a bit here.
Champlain staying calm.
Masa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Champlain.
Champlain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Champlain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masa tries to improve position but can't.
Champlain decides to stand back up.
Champlain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Champlain 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.
Masa is staying active underneath Champlain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masa trying to control but Champlain postures up.
Champlain stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champlain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masa is trying to defend but Champlain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Champlain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masa defending well though.
Masa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champlain trying to mount his opponent but Masa defends it.
Champlain works his way into side control.
An elbow from Champlain crashes against the mat.
Masa is trying to improve his position.
Masa keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champlain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masa to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Champlain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masa quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Champlain trying to control from half guard but Masa is working away.
Champlain is really struggling to control Masa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Champlain is working for a submission of some sort.
Masa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Champlain.
Champlain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Champlain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Champlain seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champlain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Champlain is looking to take a break and control but Masa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champlain is keen to just control but Masa is a slippery customer.
Champlain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champlain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Champlain is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Champlain extends the arm and Masa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaq Champlain!
An out of breath Shaq Champlain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 2312 p4p, 3294 weight class) and Yadeep Singh (ranked 288 p4p, 385 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yadeep Singh!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh swinging wildly here.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Senior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Senior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Senior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Senior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh leaves Senior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Senior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh connects with the punch.
Singh closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.
Singh breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Senior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Singh sprawls well initially but Senior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Senior is looking to advance position but Singh won't allow it.
Senior controlling the action here.
Singh is not content to let Senior control the position.
Senior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Senior lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior wants to pass to mount but Singh is defending the position.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Senior.
Singh pushes Senior off looking to stand but Senior dives back in and keeps control.
Senior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior is looking to advance position but Singh won't allow it.
Senior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Singh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Senior is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh tries to roll over but Senior keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Senior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Senior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Senior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Singh is refusing to be controlled, as Senior sits in half guard.
Senior wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yadeep Singh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh thows a leg kick but Senior checks it
and Senior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh!
Singh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Senior advances nicely into full mount.
Senior wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely.
Senior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Singh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Singh!
Senior trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Senior is trying to keep Singh in close.
Senior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Senior passes into half guard.
Senior seems to be working for a kimura but Singh defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Senior controlling the action here.
Senior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Singh defends it well.
Senior trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Senior is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Senior.
Senior works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Senior has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Senior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Singh is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Singh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Senior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Senior happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Senior dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Yadeep Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Senior tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Senior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Senior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh clinches up with Senior and pushes him back against the cage.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Senior wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Senior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh tries to work over Senior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Senior.
Senior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Senior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Joe Senior has been cut.
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Senior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Senior.
Senior distracts Singh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Senior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senior wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Senior prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Senior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singh's guard.
Senior 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.
Singh 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.
Senior wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Senior content to control rather than advance.
Singh is trying to escape back to his feet but Senior uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh prevents Senior from moving into mount.
Senior is working hard here to advance position.
Senior advances nicely into full mount.
Singh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely.
Singh tries to hold on but Senior postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to escape the mount.
Senior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yadeep Singh.
I think Singh 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yadeep Singh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 4017 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Howard Zynne (ranked 447 p4p, 395 weight class). Zynne has chosen Knockout as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Zynne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzelstiks avoids the body shot from Zynne.
Zynne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zynne slips a jab from Fizzelstiks.
Zynne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fizzelstiks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zynne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zynne throws a sloppy body shot
and Fizzelstiks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fizzelstiks ducks under a wild hook from Zynne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zynne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zynne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zynne lands a big head kick that sends Fizzelstiks tumbling to the mat! Zynne takes a step backwards and waves Fizzelstiks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zynne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zynne sends Fizzelstiks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zynne is motioning to the referee to let Fizzelstiks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fizzelstiks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fizzelstiks walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zynne! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howard Zynne!
In his post fight interview, Howard Zynne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Tyson (ranked 2439 p4p, 2802 weight class) and Fedor Petrov (ranked 252 p4p, 285 weight class). Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall as his entrance music. Fedor Petrov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Tyson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Tyson is in close to Petrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov has momentary wrist control but Tyson slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Tyson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyson is thwarting Petrov's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Tyson is thwarting Petrov's attempts to control the position.
Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Tyson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov punching from the bottom.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov is looking to get back to is feet but Tyson passes into side control.
Petrov is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson cracks Petrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Tyson scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Petrov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tyson yanks on the arm and Petrov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tyson .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chandler Tyson !
After winning the bout, Chandler Tyson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 1549 p4p, 23752 weight class) and Richard Komakech (ranked 33 p4p, 188 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gang 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Komakech!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komakech looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Komakech's waist but Komakech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Komakech looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Komakech saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Komakech off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Komakech has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komakech has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komakech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komakech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komakech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is trying to keep Komakech in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Komakech slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Komakech wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie has Komakech pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Komakech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Komakech defends it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie'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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Komakech.
Richard Komakech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Komakech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Komakech continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komakech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Komakech ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Komakech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Komakech keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komakech goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie goes for a double leg but Komakech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Komakech continues to drive forward.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Komakech was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Komakech circles away easily
and Komakech counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Komakech moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Komakech sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Komakech gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie controlling the position.
Komakech is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Komakech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komakech is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komakech stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Komakech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Komakech is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Komakech is keeping him busy.
Big Dog Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komakech being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komakech is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Komakech as he avoids it easily.
Komakech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie throws a hook but Komakech blocks it.
Gracie clinches up with Komakech and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Komakech fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Komakech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komakech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Komakech stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Komakech counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Komakech circles away.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Komakech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Komakech continues to drive forward.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Komakech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komakech leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Komakech makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Komakech circles away easily
and Komakech counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Komakech counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie dives in and grabs Komakech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komakech pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Komakech's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Komakech counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Komakech's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Komakech makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Komakech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komakech scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Komakech, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Komakech. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Komakech had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Komakech throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komakech sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Komakech wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control but Komakech is keeping him busy.
Komakech tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Komakech is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Komakech won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Komakech is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komakech swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komakech slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Big Dog Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Komakech. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Komakech keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Komakech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Komakech counter with a right hand.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komakech pinned against the cage. Komakech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komakech connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Komakech keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Komakech saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komakech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Komakech, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Komakech against the cage but Komakech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Komakech counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Komakech.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech really 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.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Komakech has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Komakech's guard.
Komakech pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Komakech gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Komakech wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Komakech postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Komakech defends well.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komakech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komakech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komakech must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Komakech defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Komakech from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komakech tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Komakech wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Komakech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie looking to control but instead Komakech has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie had his way with Richard Komakech in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard Komakech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Komakech was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komakech stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Komakech lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Komakech is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Komakech moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Komakech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richard Komakech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Komakech scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danga de danga de dang - Komakech scores with a four punch combination!
Richard Komakech 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.
Gracie dives in and grabs Komakech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komakech pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Komakech looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a takedown
enabling Komakech to counter with a crisp jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Komakech, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Komakech against the cage but Komakech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Komakech circles away easily
and Komakech counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komakech scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komakech throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Komakech sprawls and moves away.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Komakech sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Komakech, as that shot connected.
Komakech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Komakech is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komakech keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komakech can't do much from the bottom here.
Komakech is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big Dog Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries for a kimura but Komakech is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Komakech comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Komakech 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Komakech!
Richard Komakech is the new super heavyweight champion!
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