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ROCK FC 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sanchez (ranked 4943 p4p, 5594 weight class) and Gon Freecs (ranked 418 p4p, 441 weight class). The key to victory for Ricardo Sanchez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gon Freecs!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Freecs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Freecs is rocked!
Sanchez is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sanchez shuts the power down on Freecs. Lights out, game over! Sanchez is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Johnson (ranked 6416 p4p, 4304 weight class) and Tyrrell Hatton (ranked 637 p4p, 536 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is You Suck- Kurt Angle. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrrell Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
Hatton darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hatton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Hatton. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatton connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hatton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson trying to stall but Hatton improves his position.
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatton, which made it look bad.
Tyrrell Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Hatton has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hatton misses.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Hatton and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Hatton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatton misses the target.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatton.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Hatton to the mat.
Hatton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Tyrrell Hatton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Johnson darts in and clinches Hatton up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Hatton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hatton as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Hatton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatton as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrrell Hatton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrrell Hatton'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.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hatton back into the cage.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton throws a body shot but no joy.
Noah Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatton's waist but Hatton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatton tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatton to the ground. Hatton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton with a jab.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrrell Hatton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatton circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Hatton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton scores with a jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatton but Hatton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Hatton.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Hatton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson is working an open guard so Hatton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Hatton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Hatton prevents the takedown attempt.
Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hatton throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Hatton misses with a looping left.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson darts in and clinches Hatton up against the cage.
Hatton manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatton looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Hatton.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hatton.
Johnson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrrell Hatton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyrrell Hatton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hatton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Tyrrell Hatton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson shoots in but Hatton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Hatton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hatton shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatton with a hook.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Hatton misses the shot to the body.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Hatton misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hatton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Hatton, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Hatton against the cage but Hatton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton throws a nice head kick!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson slips under a jab from Hatton.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson pushes Hatton up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Hatton's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson rushes Hatton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking to wear down Hatton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Hatton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Hatton slows down the pace here.
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson forces Hatton back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries to stall but Hatton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatton stalling against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrrell Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrrell Hatton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude Burger (ranked 6707 p4p, 5715 weight class) and Isaev Islamov (ranked 587 p4p, 551 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaev Islamov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islamov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burger is fending him off so far but Islamov persists. Nope, Burger circles away and we're back to standing.
Islamov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Islamov wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burger pulls Islamov in close to his closed guard and prevents Islamov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islamov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger has his hands on Islamov's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islamov works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Islamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Islamov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islamov shoots in for a double leg but Burger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.
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.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burger trying to control but Islamov postures up.
Burger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burger'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.
Burger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Islamov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islamov 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.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger manages to get to full guard.
Islamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger is pulling down on Islamov's head. It's preventing any offense from Islamov, at least for the moment.
Further stalling from Burger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Islamov throws an elbow that misses. Burger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islamov's guard. Nice move by Burger!
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
Burger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger working away.
Islamov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaev Islamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Islamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Burger sprawls well. He's pushed Islamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov shoots in but Burger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Islamov shoots for a takedown but Burger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov looks for a takedown but Burger sprawls well.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Islamov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islamov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islamov is trying to maintain the position but Burger is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is looking to take a break and control but Islamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burger trying to mount his opponent but Islamov defends it.
Islamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burger.
Burger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Burger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger lands strikes from half guard.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger thows a huge punch but Islamov dodges it nicely.
Burger prevents Islamov from improving his position.
Burger is nestled in close to Islamov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger is pressing down on Islamov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islamov is holding on for now.
Islamov is trying to control but can't.
Islamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov tries to get to full guard but Burger has control of the leg.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov is trying to stand back up but Burger is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islamov looking to score a takedown here. Burger is defending well but Islamov drives through and ends up in Burger's guard.
Burger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Islamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Islamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islamov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Islamov postures up in Burger's guard and throws a big left but Burger blocks it.
Islamov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islamov.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burger holds on and takes a little breather.
Islamov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Islamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burger 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.
Burger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islamov has hold of Burger's hands but Burger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Islamov defending well.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger misses with a head shot. Islamov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islamov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Islamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Islamov somewhat.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Burger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Isaev Islamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Islamov shoots in looking for a takedown but Burger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islamov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islamov shoots in but no luck this time.
Islamov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burger pinned against the cage. Burger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Champlain (ranked 4476 p4p, 3536 weight class) and Sergei Blumm (ranked 491 p4p, 423 weight class). Blumm has chosen The More You Know as his entrance music. Gerald Champlain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerald Champlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Blumm!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champlain drives through and clinches with Blumm against the cage.
Champlain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Champlain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blumm's efforts to push away.
Champlain has a couple of punches blocked by Blumm.
Blumm is trying to break free.
Blumm is trying to push Champlain away but Champlain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blumm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blumm looks to land a combination. Champlain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blumm scores with a body shot.
Blumm's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blumm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blumm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champlain moves away.
Blumm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blumm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blumm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Champlain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champlain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blumm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blumm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumm scores with a nice head shot.
Blumm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Champlain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Champlain connects with a couple of short punches.
Blumm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Champlain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blumm wants to sweep here but Champlain controlling him for the moment.
Champlain is working Blumm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Champlain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blumm controls Champlain momentarily but Champlain frees himself.
Champlain stands up over Blumm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blumm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blumm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champlain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Champlain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Champlain pushing down on Blumm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Champlain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blumm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Champlain is nestled in close to Blumm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Champlain trying to control the pace.
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!
Blumm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Champlain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Champlain drops an elbow to the side of Blumm's head.
Champlain wants to work for an arm triangle but Blumm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blumm is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumm taking some punishment here, with Champlain in his half guard.
Blumm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Champlain there.
Champlain stops Blumm from getting back to his feet.
Blumm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Champlain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Champlain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Champlain slips a nice elbow through Blumm's hands, connecting with Blumm's forehead.
Champlain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blumm is looking to improve his position.
Champlain stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Champlain lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blumm tries to get to full guard but Champlain has control of the leg.
Champlain drops an elbow to the side of Blumm's head.
Blumm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Champlain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Champlain there.
We've been hearing that Champlain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Champlain slips a nice elbow through Blumm's hands, connecting with Blumm's forehead.
Blumm is rocked!
Blumm has hold of Champlain's hands but Champlain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blumm is still in real trouble! Can Champlain finish him?
Champlain slips a nice elbow through Blumm's hands, connecting with Blumm's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champlain trying to control the pace.
Champlain lands a big elbow - Blumm is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Champlain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Champlain!
In his post fight interview, Gerald Champlain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sergei Blumm was interviewed post fight and said ':-('.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jontrell Adams (ranked 6815 p4p, 5070 weight class) and Abdulmanap Chimaev (ranked 602 p4p, 536 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jontrell Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulmanap Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams works over Chimaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Chimaev 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.
Chimaev gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams 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.
Adams tries to roll over but Chimaev keeps him under control.
Chimaev winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Chimaev wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chimaev is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chimaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chimaev keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaev is retaining full guard.
Chimaev is trying to keep Adams in close.
Chimaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chimaev throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Adams's body to avoid the submission. Adams has instead reached around Chimaev's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Adams arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jontrell Adams!
A less than humble Jontrell Adams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldy Baldington (ranked 5772 p4p, 3919 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 507 p4p, 414 weight class). Ben Grimm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baldy Baldington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm throws the left hand but Baldington avoids the punch easily.
Baldington staying out of range there.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldington circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldington circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimm looks to land a combination but Baldington avoids it well.
Grimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baldington tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baldington manages to avoid it.
Baldington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ben Grimm has been cut.
Grimm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grimm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Grimm. Those never looked like landing.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Baldington.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldington circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Baldington. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by Baldington's head coaches at Clinch Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baldington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grimm backs up against the cage.
Baldington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Grimm looks winded!
Grimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Baldington lands a head kick. Grimm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a wild body shot.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
Baldington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm is looking for the big counter here.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
Grimm lands an overhand right.
A jab from Grimm misses.
Baldington throws a big counter combination but Grimm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldington throws a big counter combination but Grimm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Baldington.
Grimm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baldington slips a straight right by Grimm.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baldington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimm throws a right hand that misses
and Baldington counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm scores with the left hand. Baldington knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baldington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Baldington.
Grimm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimm with a hook.
Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Baldington does no damage.
Grimm misses with a wild combination.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm throws an overhand right that lands on Baldington's shoulder, as Baldington tries to avoid the shot.
Baldington lands with a slapping head kick.
Baldington walks into a jab.
Grimm throws a right hand that Baldington ducks under and follows up with a left that Baldington also avoids with ease.
Baldington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Baldington avoids them all with ease.
Grimm misses with a wild combination.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Baldington moves out of range.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Grimm.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Baldington.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Baldington moves out of range.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Baldington.
Baldington tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Baldington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grimm eats them both and turns towards Baldington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm swinging wildly here.
As Grimm looks to move away, Baldington throws a big counter combo but Grimm just gets out of the way.
Grimm misses with a combination
and Baldington counters with a series of strikes. Grimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
A big right from Grimm misses.
Grimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baldington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baldington!
Grimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baldington counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Baldington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Grimm misses.
Sloppy strikes from Grimm. Those never looked like landing.
Grimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baldington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Baldy Baldington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Grimm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baldington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
Baldington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ben Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimm throws out a loose jab but Baldington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baldington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baldington throws a right hand that Grimm ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimm also avoids with ease.
Baldy Baldington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Baldington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
Baldington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Baldington.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldington circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Grimm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Baldington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimm misses with the combination.
Baldington moves forwards but Grimm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimm misses with a combination
and Baldington counters with a one-two to the body.
Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Baldington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
Baldington throws a big counter combination but Grimm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Baldington.
Baldington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baldington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baldington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baldington duly obliges.
Baldington throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm throws a poor cross that misses
and Baldington counters with a one-two to the body.
Baldington looks to land a combination but Grimm avoids it well.
Grimm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldington slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Some wild striking there from Grimm.
Baldington tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Baldington looks to land a combination. Grimm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baldington misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Grimm.
Baldy Baldington is winning the standup battle so far.
Baldington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grimm takes a swing at Baldington's ribcage but misses.
Baldington lands with a kick to the temple. Grimm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Baldington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baldington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Baldington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimm lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldington circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimm throws a lazy right hand but Baldington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baldington is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grimm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A right-left combo lands from Grimm.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Baldington moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Baldington scores with a four punch combination!
Grimm tries to bum rush Baldington with a series of wild strikes but Baldington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Baldington.
Grimm throws a jab when Baldington was well out of range.
A combination from Baldington does no damage.
Grimm throws a hook but Baldington avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldington walks into a jab.
Baldington defending well as Grimm loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Baldington misses.
Grimm cracks a nice hook into Baldington's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baldington.
Baldington throws a head kick that misses.
Grimm throws a one two combo.
Baldington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baldington throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm misses with a combination
and Baldington counters with a two punch combo.
Baldington ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
Baldington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grimm looks to land a combination. Baldington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimm throws a shot to the body.
Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baldington throws a one two combo.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Baldington.
Grimm dodges the punch combination from Baldington.
Grimm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Baldy Baldington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Grimm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baldington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baldington.
Grimm misses with an uppercut
and Baldington counters with a series of strikes. Grimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Grimm drops Baldington with a beautiful combination! Baldington stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimm is looking for the KO!
 Baldington is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baldington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Oh Baldington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimm misses with a few strikes there.
Baldington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baldington seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Baldington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baldington counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Baldington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baldington eats them both and turns towards Grimm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baldington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baldington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baldington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baldington throws a big counter combination but Grimm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Baldington.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimm.
Baldington swinging wildly here.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Baldington misses.
Grimm stuns Baldington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
Grimm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baldington counters with a two punch combo.
Baldington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grimm.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grimm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Baldington does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baldington.
Some wild striking there from Baldington.
Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baldington throws a one two combo.
Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baldington scores with a three punch combo!
Grimm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baldington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baldington tries to bum rush Grimm with a series of wild strikes but Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baldington counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Grimm misses with a looping right.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldington circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Baldington.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Baldington moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Baldington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baldington lands a jab-cross combination.
Grimm misses with a combination
and Baldington counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Baldington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimm works Baldington's body with a nice hook.
Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baldington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baldington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldington ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
Baldington throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm misses with the combination.
Baldington throws a big counter combination but Grimm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grimm looks to land a left hand but Baldington moved out of range nicely.
Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Baldington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baldington throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Baldington lands a head kick. Grimm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baldington counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
A combination from Grimm does no damage.
Baldington is looking for a counter combo.
Baldington throws a head kick that misses.
Grimm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baldington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baldington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ben Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldy Baldington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baldington avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baldy Baldington.
Well Baldington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Grimm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zigalow Lazarov (ranked 3735 p4p, 5065 weight class) and Naghi Ghanbari (ranked 484 p4p, 583 weight class). Lazarov comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple. Naghi Ghanbari 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zigalow Lazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Naghi Ghanbari!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ghanbari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazarov stops Ghanbari from getting back to his feet.
Ghanbari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghanbari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lazarov works his way into full mount!
Lazarov controlling from the full mount.
Ghanbari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lazarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lazarov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ghanbari is holding on tight.
Ghanbari is trying to stand up.
Lazarov tries to control but Ghanbari wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghanbari is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ghanbari has given up his back here. Will Lazarov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lazarov has his arm under Ghanbari's chin here. Game over son! Lazarov squeezes tightly and Ghanbari is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zigalow Lazarov!
Post fight, an emotional Zigalow Lazarov said 'I fought the worlds top alligators on their home turf. These human sissies are nothing. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Modric (ranked 2487 p4p, 4821 weight class) and Ritchie Li (ranked 266 p4p, 413 weight class). Li comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till the End kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Modric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Li!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li rushes Modric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Modric throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Modric throws a head punch that misses.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Modric blocks with his arms.
Modric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Modric looking to slow down the pace here.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Modric avoids the damage to the body.
Modric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modric trying to land knees to the body.
Modric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modric misses with a body kick.
Li unleashes a big counter combination but Modric bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Modric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modric connects with a single shot there.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Modric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Modric throws a quick counter kick to the body but Li avoids it.
Modric misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Li misses.
Li tries to clinch up but Modric circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric throws a nice outside leg kick.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Modric misses.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Li instigates a clinch.
Modric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Modric looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Modric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Modric throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Modric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Modric misses with a punch to the body.
Modric avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Modric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Modric is defending well for now.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modric avoids it.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Modric.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Modric counters with a stiff right hand.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Modric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modric avoids it.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Modric misses with a hook.
Modric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Modric looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Modric moves out of range easily.
Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Modric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Modric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li rushes Modric and presses him up against the cage.
Li prevents Modric from breaking the clinch.
Modric avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modric.
Modric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modric throws a leg kick but Li checks it.
As Modric backs off Li throws a huge counter combo but Modric manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li rushes Modric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Modric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Modric misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ritchie Li will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Modric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Modric can pounce on him.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Modric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Modric quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Li pushes Modric up against the cage in a clinch.
Modric is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Modric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Modric quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modric. Modric obviously looking to wear him down.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Modric appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Modric misses.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Modric avoids the damage to the body.
Modric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Modric avoids the damage to the body.
Modric is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modric.
Modric takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritchie Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modric avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modric avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Modric.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ritchie Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a low kick as Modric jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Modric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modric.
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Modric fails to land.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Modric is blocking nicely.
Modric working aggressively here.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modric.
Li blocking some punches.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Modric is defending well for now.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Modric misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li clinches with his opponent.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Modric throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Modric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Modric is defending well for now.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Modric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Modric lands with a thumping leg kick.
Modric misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
Li tries to clinch up
letting Modric counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Modric.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modric avoids it.
Modric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Modric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modric avoids it.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Modric.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modric. Modric obviously looking to wear him down.
Li tries to bum rush Modric with a series of wild strikes but Modric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Modric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modric.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zdravko Modric will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Modric scores with a jab.
Modric looks to land a body kick but Li moved away.
Modric avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li throws a right hand that Modric ducks under and follows up with a left that Modric also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Modric misses the target.
Modric feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li tries to clinch but Modric moves out of range.
Li throws a leg kick but Modric checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Modric throws a leg kick but Li checks it.
Li tries to clinch there but Modric circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modric. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Modric.
A chopping leg kick lands by Modric.
Modric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Modric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Modric swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Modric wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Li keeps control of Modric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zdravko Modric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modric looks to land a body kick but Li moved away.
Li clinches with his opponent.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modric lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zdravko Modric is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Modric.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modric lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Modric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Modric tried to counter with a leg kick but Li avoided it.
Modric throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Modric only half commits.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Modric fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Modric counters with an inside leg kick.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Modric lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
Modric explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Modric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li throws a low kick but Modric avoids it.
Modric looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Modric backing away here, and Li unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Modric.
Modric connects with a solid leg kick.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Modric tries to land a front kick but Li steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Modric scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li pushes Modric up against the cage in a clinch.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modric.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Modric throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modric circles away from the clinch attempt
and Modric counters with a nice leg kick.
Modric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Li is looking to clinch but Modric is avoiding it.
Li tries to clinch but Modric is having none of it.
A nice leg kick from Modric, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zdravko Modric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Modric 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ritchie Li!
In his post fight interview, Ritchie Li gave a big smile as he said 'Hurrah'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khosrov Hashempour (ranked 4053 p4p, 2897 weight class) and Mahmoud Hussein (ranked 420 p4p, 316 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Khosrov Hashempour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mahmoud Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashempour throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashempour misses the jab.
Hashempour throws an off balance right hand
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashempour slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
Hashempour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
Hussein looking to slow down the pace here.
Hashempour blocks an uppercut.
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hashempour misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein slips a jab from Hashempour.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Hashempour is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hussein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hussein darts in and clinches Hashempour up against the cage.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashempour is pressed up against the cage. Hussein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hashempour down to the mat. Hashempour avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Khosrov Hashempour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussein 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.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut.
Hashempour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Hashempour moved out of range.
Hussein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein defending well as Hashempour loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussein.
Hashempour working aggressively here.
Hussein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashempour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Hashempour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashempour swings widly with a right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashempour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashempour swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Hashempour misses with a hook.
Hashempour catches Hussein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Khosrov Hashempour has been cut.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashempour.
Hussein sends Hashempour crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hussein is motioning to the referee to let Hashempour up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hashempour is rocked!
Hashempour stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussein.
Hussein clinches up with Hashempour and pushes him back against the cage.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
Hashempour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussein.
Hashempour is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Hussein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Oh Hashempour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hashempour to his knees! Hussein keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmoud Hussein!
A victorious Mahmoud Hussein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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