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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 2258 p4p, 21975 weight class) and Oliver Winston Jr (ranked 243 p4p, 504 weight class). Oliver Winston Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Winston Jr!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston Jr shoots for a takedown but Shklyarskiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston Jr is defended easily by Shklyarskiy.
Winston Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shklyarskiy has hold of Winston Jr's hands but Winston Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston Jr is nestled in close to Shklyarskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winston Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shklyarskiy defending well though.
Shklyarskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr prevents Shklyarskiy from standing back up.
Winston Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston Jr working over Shklyarskiy with some ground and pound. Shklyarskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shklyarskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shklyarskiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr winds up and cracks Shklyarskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy is looking to escape.
Shklyarskiy tries to get to full guard but Winston Jr has control of the leg.
Shklyarskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston Jr working over Shklyarskiy with some ground and pound. Shklyarskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand up here but Winston Jr is controlling him well.
Winston Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shklyarskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shklyarskiy tries to get out of the position.
Winston Jr drops an elbow to the side of Shklyarskiy's head.
Winston Jr 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.
Shklyarskiy taking some punishment here, with Winston Jr in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston Jr throwing shots but Shklyarskiy is blocking nicely.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Winston Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Shklyarskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston Jr throwing shots but Shklyarskiy is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy is trying to maintain the position but Winston Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy is concentrating on defense, preventing Winston Jr from advancing position.
Shklyarskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston Jr prevents Shklyarskiy from improving his position.
Shklyarskiy trying to hold on to Winston Jr's head to control him but Winston Jr postures up.
Shklyarskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shklyarskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shklyarskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Winston Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Shklyarskiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shklyarskiy is looking to control Winston Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shklyarskiy avoid being mounted?
Winston Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shklyarskiy taking some punishment here, with Winston Jr in his half guard.
Shklyarskiy is trying to stand.
Winston Jr scores with a big shot! Shklyarskiy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Shklyarskiy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Winston Jr!
A victorious Oliver Winston Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 2871 p4p, 4846 weight class) and Ares Praetorian (ranked 379 p4p, 551 weight class). Praetorian has chosen Azure Eagles Soaring as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Praetorian!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Praetorian misses the target.
Praetorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bagwis is able to avoid easily.
Bagwis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Praetorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagwis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Praetorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Praetorian jabs Bagwis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Praetorian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bagwis throws a series of strikes that have Praetorian backpedaling.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Praetorian walks into a left hand.
Bagwis loads up on a big right hand but Praetorian slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Bagwis. That snapped Praetorian's head back.
Bagwis lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Praetorian goes down and covers up as Bagwis starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huwan Bagwis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 1983 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 264 p4p, 427 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kamogawa's choice of entrance music: Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry. On his way into the cage it seems that Bill Cosby has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bill Cosby seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa lands a nice hook to Cosby's body. Cosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cosby lands with a shot to the body.
Kamogawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamogawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamogawas head.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Cosby on the inside.
Cosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Cosby on the inside.
Cosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cosby works on Kamogawa's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamogawa looks winded!
Cosby prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Cosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamogawa blocks a body shot from Cosby.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby misses with some punches.
Cosby misses with some punches.
Cosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamogawa trying to stall but Cosby improves his position.
Cosby misses with a body punch.
Cosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cosby takes a shot to the head.
Cosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosby backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosby.
Cosby scores with a shot to the side of Kamogawa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cosby.
Cosby pushes Kamogawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cosby scores with a shot to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Cosby has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Cosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Cosby.
Cosby has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Cosby scores with a shot to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Kamogawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Cosby.
Cosby prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Cosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cosby lands a right hand.
Cosby lands a shoulder strike.
 Kamogawa is rocked!
Cosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him?
Cosby misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cosby.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cosby drops Kamogawa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kamogawa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cosby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kamogawa with a big uppercut! Kamogawa tries to clinch up but Cosby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kamogawa to the mat! Kamogawa covers up and Cosby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wacco Longbardo (ranked 2087 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Leyte Gulf (ranked 278 p4p, 323 weight class). Gulf has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Wacco Longbardo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wacco Longbardo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacco Longbardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Longbardo duly obliges.
Longbardo misses with a head kick.
Gulf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Longbardo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longbardo.
Gulf keeps the fight on the outside.
Longbardo looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming.
Longbardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gulf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longbardo defends it well.
Longbardo is looking to land body kicks.
Gulf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Longbardo misses with a hook.
Gulf feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Longbardo.
Longbardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Gulf moves out of range.
Longbardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Longbardo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gulf wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gulf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longbardo.
Gulf taking a bit of punishment here - Longbardo scoring with strikes.
Gulf tries to buck Longbardo off but Longbardo is having none of it.
Gulf striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Longbardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gulf keeps working.
Longbardo cracks Gulf with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Longbardo is working to tighten his grip on Gulf's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gulf has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Longbardo is really squeezing tight and eventually Gulf passes out! Longbardo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wacco Longbardo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caspar Milquetoast (ranked 1038 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Battle Avatar (ranked 166 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Battle Avatar enters the cage!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caspar Milquetoast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Battle Avatar!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Milquetoast.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Milquetoast.
A jab from Milquetoast misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milquetoast.
Avatar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avatar. Milquetoast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milquetoast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avatar at a distance.
Avatar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Milquetoast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avatar momentarily.
Milquetoast misses the jab.
Avatar dodges the punch combination from Milquetoast.
Avatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milquetoast throws a combination that misses
and Avatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avatar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Milquetoast tries to score with a low kick but Avatar moves his leg out of the way.
Avatar swings widly with a right hand
and Milquetoast counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avatar works the jab nicely.
Milquetoast ducks under a wild hook from Avatar.
Milquetoast misses with a shot to the body
and Avatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milquetoast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avatar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Milquetoast moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caspar Milquetoast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avatar misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milquetoast. Avatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milquetoast looks to score with a jab to the body but Avatar is just out of range.
Avatar misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Milquetoast misses
and Avatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milquetoast misses with a head kick.
Avatar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Milquetoast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milquetoast misses the jab.
Avatar tries to counter with a clinch but Milquetoast shakes him off and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Milquetoast checks a leg kick.
Milquetoast throws a counter high kick but Avatar was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast throws a lazy head kick
and Avatar counters with a crisp right that sends Milquetoast to the canvas! Avatar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Avatar!
Battle Avatar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Felix (ranked 2732 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Topher Curtis (ranked 385 p4p, 214 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tevin Felix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tevin Felix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Topher Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis gets caught napping as Felix dives in and scores a takedown. Curtis manages to retain guard.
Felix stops Curtis from standing up.
Felix drops back looking for a leg! Curtis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Curtis manages to kick Felix off! Felix jumps back into Curtis's guard.
Curtis is looking to stand up but Felix isn't so interested in that idea.
Felix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curtis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Curtis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Felix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Felix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Felix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curtis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felix somewhat.
Curtis lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curtis.
A lazy left from Curtis finds it's target.
Topher Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Felix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curtis swivels and escapes.
Curtis feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix shoots in for a double leg but Curtis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Felix.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Topher Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis with a jab.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Felix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Felix checks a low kick from Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felix has a takedown stuffed.
Curtis flicks out a counter leg kick but Felix steps away.
Felix wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Felix on the side of the head.
Curtis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Felix backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Tevin Felix has been cut.
Felix looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Felix throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curtis swivels and escapes.
Curtis is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Felix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Curtis pushes Felix up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Felix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Felix throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Felix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Felix.
Felix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Felix trying to control the position but Curtis is working away.
Felix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curtis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curtis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Curtis is trying to buck Felix off.
Felix trying to control the action but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Felix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curtis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Curtis is trying to escape and get back to his 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.
Felix tries for a kimura but Curtis is defending well.
Felix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curtis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet.
Felix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curtis tries to escape but Felix is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tevin Felix'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.
Felix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Felix goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Felix. Felix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Felix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Felix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Curtis throws a jab when Felix was well out of range.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Felix misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Curtis duly obliges.
Felix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Felix feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Felix or perhaps it was just good defense by Curtis, which made it look bad.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Felix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Felix is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Curtis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Felix throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Felix shakes it off.
Curtis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Felix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Felix looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix looking to slow down the pace here.
Felix can't get the takedown.
Felix tries to score a body lock takedown but Curtis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Felix pulls Curtis into guard.
Curtis tries to stand but Felix is controlling from the bottom.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Felix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curtis defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis wants to stand but Felix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Curtis gets to his feet. Felix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Curtis connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a body shot.
Felix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Felix's defenses.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtis darts in and clinches Felix up against the cage.
Curtis is leaning against Felix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Felix's elbow.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Felix avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Curtis clinches up with Felix and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Felix avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Felix controls the action.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis works on Felix's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Felix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Felix controls his hands.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Topher Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Curtis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis lands with a hook. Felix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Curtis cracks Felix with a nice body shot.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Felix or not.
A body shot lands from Curtis.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Curtis lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis tries to work over Felix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Felix avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Curtis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Felix's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Felix scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Felix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Felix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tevin Felix'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Felix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Felix shoots and misses
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Felix back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Felix tries to tie him up.
Curtis cracks Felix with a nice body shot.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Felix's elbow.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Felix controls the action.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Felix's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Topher Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Felix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Felix wants a takedown but no success here.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felix has picked Curtis up - he's going for a ride! Felix dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Felix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis pushes Felix off looking to stand but Felix dives back in and keeps control.
Felix has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Curtis defend it? Felix steps over the head and cranks it - Curtis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Felix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tevin Felix!
A victorious Tevin Felix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Topher Curtis had this to say: 'Everybody loses sometimes which means he got lucky today. Next time we meet will result in a broken jaw.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 2371 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Claude Dacre (ranked 258 p4p, 289 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145
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9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Dacre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dacre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dacre wants to clinch up but Andermatt keeps it at a distance.
Dacre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andermatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Andermatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dacre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andermatt under the eye.
Dacre has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dacre blocking some punches.
Dacre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andermatt gets through Dacre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Dacre blocks it.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Dacre tries to work over Andermatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Dacre jumps guard but Andermatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dacre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dacre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dacre takes one to the chin there.
Dacre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacre.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Dacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dacre lands a glancing blow to the side of Andermatt's head.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andermatt doesn't manage to clinch there - Dacre circles away.
A little jabbing left from Dacre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dacre blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dacre moves away.
Dacre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Dacre's body.
Dacre doesn't manage to clinch there - Andermatt circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Andermatt misses its target.
Andermatt lands an overhand right.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
Dacre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andermatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dacre misses.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Dacre tries for a takedown but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Dacre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dacre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andermatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Dacre off the cage and back into range.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dacre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andermatt - the referee stops the clock and Dacre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andermatt. Dacre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andermatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andermatt wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Andermatt's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt wants to clinch up but Dacre keeps it at a distance.
Dacre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andermatt avoids it really well and circles away.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Dacre moved out of range.
Dacre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Andermatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dacre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andermatt walks away with a smile on his face. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Dacre throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dacre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dacre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Dacre with that takedown attempt.
Andermatt misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Dacre has a takedown stuffed.
Andermatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dacre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacre misses the shot to the body.
Dacre wants to clinch up but Andermatt keeps it at a distance.
Andermatt takes a swing at Dacre's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dacre misses the target.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Dacre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Dacre rushes Andermatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt clinches with his opponent.
Andermatt wants to stall.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre digs a right hand underneath Andermatt's ribcage. Andermatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dacre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dacre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andermatt looking to throw knees to the head but Dacre is blocking nicely.
Dacre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Andermatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt scores with a shot to the side of Dacre's head.
Dacre blocks an elbow strike from Andermatt.
Dacre jumps guard and drags Andermatt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dacre wants to sweep but no luck.
Dacre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andermatt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre has control of Andermatt's left arm, preventing Andermatt from doing any damage.
Andermatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dacre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andermatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dacre has his foot on Andermatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andermatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dacre controls Andermatt momentarily but Andermatt frees himself.
Andermatt content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dacre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt scores with the left hand. Dacre knows he should have avoided that one.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dacre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dacre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Dacre moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dacre takes a step back to recover.
Andermatt throws a wild body kick that Dacre sees coming a mile off.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Dacre.
Dacre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacre is defended easily by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt scores with a jab.
Andermatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Dacre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dacre.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Dacre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Dacre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dacre down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dacre blocks it.
Dacre slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
Dacre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Dacre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Dacre shoots for a double leg takedown but Andermatt sprawls well. He's pushed Dacre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Dacre moves out of range.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Dacre slips the punch.
Andermatt with a nice cross.
Dacre moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dacre is just out of range.
Andermatt keeps Dacre at a distance using the push kick.
Dacre lunges at Andermatt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andermatt's hand.
Dacre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Andermatt dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dacre manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dacre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dacre defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Dacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Dacre looks for a takedown but Andermatt sprawls well.
Andermatt throws a big counter combination but Dacre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dacre is looking to clinch but Andermatt is avoiding it.
Andermatt throws a jab when Dacre was well out of range.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Dacre moved out of range nicely.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dacre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andermatt pinned against the cage. Andermatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dacre blocks it.
Dacre has Andermatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre jumps guard but Andermatt stands there with Dacre around his waist. Dacre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roger Andermatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dacre.
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Dacre.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Dacre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andermatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacre controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre jumps guard but Andermatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacre.
Andermatt prevents the takedown attempt.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
Andermatt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dacre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andermatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Andermatt as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacre throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andermatt.
Dacre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andermatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Andermatt is leaning against Dacre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
Dacre blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andermatt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andermatt digs a right hand underneath Dacre's ribcage. Dacre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
Dacre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andermatt after a bit of a struggle.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dacre tries a body shot but Andermatt blocks it.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Andermatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Dacre throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacre misses with the head strike.
Dacre lands a nice shot to the body.
Dacre misses with the head strike.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt prevents Dacre from breaking the clinch.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike.
Dacre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Andermatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dacre's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andermatt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!
A very excited looking Roger Andermatt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Claude Dacre was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tomahawk (ranked 2336 p4p, 893 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 305 p4p, 122 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomahawk gets the takedown into side control.
Edmonds parries the strikes from Tomahawk easily there. Tomahawk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edmonds to escape.
Edmonds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tomahawk.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Tomahawk crashes against the mat.
Tomahawk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Edmonds defending against the ground and pound.
Tomahawk wants to take a breather but Edmonds manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tomahawk.
Tomahawk throwing strikes but missing.
Tomahawk cracks Edmonds with a solid left hand.
Tomahawk preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomahawk throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Edmonds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Edmonds stalling away here and it's allowed Tomahawk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomahawk is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomahawk is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tomahawk stands up from Edmonds's guard - Tomahawk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tomahawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tomahawk moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomahawk throws an elbow but misses.
Edmonds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
Tomahawk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tomahawk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Tomahawk manages to get underhooks.
Tomahawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomahawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomahawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tomahawk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomahawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown but Tomahawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomahawk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomahawk is in Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomahawk is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Team Beta Fail inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tomahawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds looking for a sweep. Not yet Edmonds, not yet.
Edmonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomahawk landing with the ground and pound.
Tomahawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomahawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk lands a couple of elbows.
Edmonds wants to sweep here but Tomahawk controlling him for the moment.
Tomahawk throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!
Tomahawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Edmonds controls Tomahawk momentarily but Tomahawk frees himself.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tomahawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tomahawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Tomahawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomahawk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Tomahawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tomahawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Tomahawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Edmonds digs a good hook to Tomahawk's body.
Tomahawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds scores with a decent looking hook.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Tomahawk's ribs.
Edmonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomahawk closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.
Edmonds avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow strike.
Edmonds manages to break the clinch.
Tomahawk darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Tomahawk into the cage.
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tomahawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Edmonds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edmonds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomahawk backwards.
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.
Tomahawk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edmonds's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomahawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomahawk is one step ahead there.
Edmonds controls Tomahawk momentarily but Tomahawk frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomahawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmonds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edmonds trying to control the position.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Tomahawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomahawk's guard.
Edmonds controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Tomahawk is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds trying to control but Tomahawk is working from the bottom.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
Edmonds keeps trying to improve his position.
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Tomahawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomahawk lands a couple of digs.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edmonds controls Tomahawk momentarily but Tomahawk frees himself.
Tomahawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomahawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Edmonds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Tomahawk tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Tomahawk is looking to clinch.
Tomahawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomahawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edmonds counters with a shoot takedown. Tomahawk fights it but they end up in guard.
Tomahawk keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomahawk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Tomahawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomahawk manages to get himself to full guard.
Tomahawk trying to keep a closed guard but Edmonds is proving a slippery customer.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomahawk is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds won't allow Tomahawk to sweep him here.
Edmonds is looking to pass into half guard but Tomahawk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tomahawk is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomahawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Tomahawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Tomahawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds trying to control the position.
Tomahawk stands and throws Edmonds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edmonds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tomahawk.
Tomahawk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tomahawk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edmonds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tomahawk.
Edmonds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tomahawk off and has taken his back!
Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy.
Tomahawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tomahawk controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds working for the choke.
Tomahawk fending off the submission attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 412 p4p, 970 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 58 p4p, 118 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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One.
One feints the counter takedown.
One slips under a jab.
One slips a jab from Nesset.
Nesset throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a one-two to the body.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and One counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by One.
Nesset is trying to control the position from the bottom.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Nesset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesset is retaining full guard.
Nesset controlling the position.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nesset is keeping the position for now.
Nesset is controlling One's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset is trying to control the position but One postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One passes Nesset's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
One wants to work for an arm triangle but Nesset is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesset regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nesset has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesset works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
One thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nesset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nesset working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. One doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. One manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nesset is trying to control the position but One postures up.
Nesset really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesset wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Nesset trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
One pushing down on Nesset's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nesset is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
Nesset tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Nesset is trying to stand.
Nesset is trying to control but can't.
Nesset is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One slips under a jab from Nesset.
Nesset clobbers One with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
One shoots in for a double leg but Nesset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Nesset throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
Nesset cracks One with a good jab.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset misses with a looping right.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nesset defends it well.
Nesset takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Nesset thows a left - swing and a miss!
One takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nesset sprawls well. Nesset wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnfinn Nesset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One has a takedown stuffed.
One bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nesset.
Nesset looks to land a right hand but One moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesset misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Nesset.
One appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nesset.
One shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nesset's guard.
Nesset wants to stand but One is controlling the position.
One is fighting to break Nesset's control of his arms but Nesset is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nesset cracks One with an open hand slap.
Nesset punishes One's body with a nice straight punch.
One's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nesset connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! One scrambles back to his feet.
One looking to score a takedown here. Nesset is defending well but One drives through and ends up in Nesset's guard.
One preventing the sweep.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nesset swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nesset trying to control the position.
Nesset wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Nesset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
New Breed One has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnfinn Nesset is winning the standup battle so far.
One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nesset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
Nesset misses with a right hand
and One counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nesset looking to control.
Nesset keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Nesset is trying to keep One in close.
One slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let One take his back! Uh oh - One has got a rear naked choke here! Nesset is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). New Breed One!
A very excited looking New Breed One made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 420 p4p, 242 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 65 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancaster swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson slips a jab from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lancaster's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster is controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet.
Lancaster has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster trying to control the position here.
Gustafsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Lancaster has control of Gustafsson's left arm, preventing Gustafsson from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Lancaster 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.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustafsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Lancaster is controlling Gustafsson's trapped leg to prevent Gustafsson from advancing to side control.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lancaster seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lancaster pulls Gustafsson in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustafsson with a poor takedown
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Lancaster leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Lancaster scores with a counter punch that sends Gustafsson to the canvas! Lancaster smells blood - he's punishing Gustafsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gustafsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster! Oliver Lancaster retains his light heavyweight title!
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