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FARTMMA 123 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Watts (ranked 4170 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 135 p4p, 92 weight class). Watts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shook Ones - By: Mobb Deep. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watts slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Watts is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz motions for Watts to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watts throws a lazy head kick
and Donowitz counters with a body kick.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watts.
Watts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Who's going to make the next move?
Donowitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Watts seems to be working for a kimura but Donowitz defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts thows a huge punch but Donowitz dodges it nicely.
Watts prevents Donowitz from improving his position.
Watts thows a huge punch but Donowitz dodges it nicely.
Donowitz wants to get back to his feet.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up but Watts is controlling him
Donowitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donowitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watts.
Watts 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.
Watts is looking for a kimura but Donowitz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watts to get the leverage.
Donowitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donowitz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Watts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donowitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Donowitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donowitz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donowitz defending well though.
Donowitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Donowitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Watts throwing shots but Donowitz is blocking nicely.
Donowitz trying to hold on to Watts's head to control him but Watts postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donowitz's head.
Watts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing that Watts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Watts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Watts passes into side control, despite Donowitz's attempt to control the position.
Watts working away.
Watts is putting a hurting on Donowitz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts wants to control but Donowitz is keeping him busy.
Watts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Donowitz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts cracks Donowitz with a big elbow.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Donowitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Watts.
Watts trying to control the position but Donowitz is working away.
Donowitz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watts off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Watts trying to control the hands but Donowitz breaks the grip.
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 Cole Watts will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Cole Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts misses the jab.
Watts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watts lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watts lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Watts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Watts tries for a takedown but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donowitz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Watts blocks it well.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz thuds his shin into the meat of Watts's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watts moves out of range of the strikes.
Watts slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Watts throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Watts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Watts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watts throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Watts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Watts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Watts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donny Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Watts! Donowitz dives in looking to finish! Watts is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Donowitz!
A relieved looking Donny Donowitz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Gordo (ranked 3413 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Netero Midga (ranked 400 p4p, 247 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Gordo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Netero Midga!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midga rushes Gordo and presses him up against the cage.
Midga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Midga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gordo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Gordo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordo can't get the takedown.
Gordo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Midga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Midga darts in and clinches Gordo up against the cage.
Gordo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Midga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Midga is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midga throws a head punch that misses.
Gordo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Midga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Midga clinches up with Gordo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midga tries a knee to the head but Gordo blocks it.
Gordo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Midga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gordo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Midga tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Midga.
Midga misses with a right hand
letting Gordo counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Midga.
Gordo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gordo trying to control the action but Midga is working from the bottom.
Midga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordo is trying to ground and pound but Midga uses the momentary lack of control by Gordo to regain half guard.
Gordo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gordo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gordo connects with a nice short shot to Midga's temple.
Gordo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Midga is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordo is trying to control the action in half guard but Midga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gordo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midga defending well though.
Gordo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Midga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Midga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordo stays in close to Midga's body and controls the position.
Midga keeping full guard, as Gordo tries to pass.
Midga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordo is one step ahead there.
Gordo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Midga's guard.
Midga is looking to control Gordo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Midga avoid being mounted?
Gordo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Midga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Midga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Gordo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Midga throws a series of punches but Gordo avoids them all with ease.
Midga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Midga rushes Gordo and presses him up against the cage.
Midga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordo is working for takedown but Midga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Midga struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordo controls his hands.
Gordo tries to pull guard but Midga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordo has clasped his hands together around Midga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Midga bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Eddy Gordo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordo takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Midga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Midga just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Gordo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gordo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Midga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Midga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Midga has Gordo up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordo avoiding damage as Midga throws knees to the body.
Gordo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Midga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Midga lands with a cross.
Midga closes the distance and clinches.
Midga throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordo.
Gordo is working for takedown but Midga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordo managing to block the knees to the body from Midga.
Midga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordo backwards.
 Gordo is rocked!
Gordo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Midga is defending well.
Oh Gordo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midga works on Gordo's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Midga.
Gordo wants to stall.
Midga unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gordo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Midga is unloading with more strikes now! Gordo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Netero Midga!
Eddy Gordo was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Shelby (ranked 2553 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 362 p4p, 277 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby clinches.
Shelby working aggressively here.
Askren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shelby is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby presses Askren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shelby walks away with a smile on his face. Askren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shelby.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Shelby working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is trying to drag Shelby to the mat but Shelby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hugh Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Askren.
Shelby tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Shelby tries to stall but Askren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Askren thows a huge punch but Shelby dodges it nicely.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shelby's head.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Shelby's hands, connecting with Shelby's forehead.
Shelby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shelby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Shelby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doom's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Shelby's temple.
Shelby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren is thwarting Shelby's attempts to control the position.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shelby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Shelby's head.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren throwing shots but Shelby is blocking nicely.
Askren working Shelby over with strikes.
Askren winds up and cracks Shelby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shelby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shelby is rocked!
Shelby is trying to stand.
Oh Shelby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shelby is hurt! He's hurt bad - Askren fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shelby from any more punishment! Congratulations to Askren! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Askren!
After winning the bout, Matt Askren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vos Zy (ranked 2346 p4p, 2446 weight class) and Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 281 p4p, 300 weight class). Friedrich August Von Hayek has the eye of the tiger 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vos Zy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Von Hayek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Hayek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zy throws a low kick but Von Hayek avoids it.
Von Hayek has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Zy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Von Hayek has closed the distance and engaged Zy in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zy struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Hayek controls his hands.
Von Hayek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Hayek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek blocking some punches.
Zy lands an uppercut.
Von Hayek lands with a left to the head.
Zy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Hayek leaning against his opponent.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Zy controls his hands.
Von Hayek misses with a punch on the inside.
Zy tries to throw a body punch but Von Hayek avoids it by throwing Zy back against the cage.
Zy lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Hayek backwards.
Von Hayek misses with a body punch.
A short right from Zy.
A head punch on the inside from Von Hayek fails to land.
Zy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zy fails to land.
Zy lands with a right to the head.
 Von Hayek is rocked!
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zy's elbow.
Von Hayek is still on wobbly legs! Can Zy finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Zy fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Zy on the inside.
Von Hayek blocks an uppercut.
Von Hayek has a couple of punches blocked by Zy.
Von Hayek stalling against the cage.
Von Hayek throws a head punch that misses.
Von Hayek seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zy swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Hayek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Hayek misses with a punch to the body.
Zy throws a head punch that misses.
Von Hayek can't find room to land a body shot as Zy controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Von Hayek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zy can't find room to land a body shot as Von Hayek controls the action.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zy's elbow.
Zy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zy gets through Von Hayek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zy has a couple of punches blocked by Von Hayek.
A short left from Von Hayek.
Zy misses with the head strike.
Von Hayek prevents a body shot from Zy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zy blocks an uppercut.
Von Hayek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Von Hayek prevents a body shot from Zy.
Zy lands with a short shot to the head.
Zy tries a body shot but Von Hayek blocks it.
Zy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zy digs a right hand into Von Hayek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Hayek's gas tank.
Von Hayek tries a body shot but Zy blocks it.
Von Hayek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Hayek scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Zy.
Von Hayek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Hayek blocking some punches.
Von Hayek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zy misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zy.
Von Hayek tries to work over Zy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hayek tries to work over Zy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Hayek stalling in the clinch.
Zy has a couple of punches blocked by Von Hayek.
A head punch on the inside from Von Hayek fails to land.
A short right from Zy on the inside.
Zy is leaning against Von Hayek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zy stops a takedown attempt from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zy pushes Von Hayek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Hayek looks winded!
Von Hayek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zy lands with a light punch inside.
Von Hayek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Hayek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vos Zy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zy missing with a left hand there. Von Hayek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Hayek ducks under a wild hook from Zy.
Von Hayek with the counter takedown but Zy avoids it easily.
Zy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Hayek lands a slapping body shot.
Zy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Hayek.
Zy tries to land a body kick
and Von Hayek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Hayek.
Zy misses with a low kick.
Zy keeps Von Hayek at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zy.
Von Hayek with the counter takedown but Zy avoids it easily.
Von Hayek throws a body punch but Zy moves out of range.
Zy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Hayek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zy defending well as Von Hayek loads up on a big left hand.
Von Hayek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zy. Zy obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Hayek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Look low, kick high! Zy uses the oldest trick in the book to send Von Hayek tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Zy is absolutely delighted - when Von Hayek wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vos Zy!
A very excited looking Vos Zy 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Kekkonen (ranked 2511 p4p, 1871 weight class) and Xavier Blackblood (ranked 98 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauli Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Blackblood!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kekkonen should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Kekkonen misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Blackblood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackblood sprawls well. He's pushed Kekkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackblood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kekkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackblood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackblood throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kekkonen counter with a right hand.
Blackblood looks to land a left hand but Kekkonen moved out of range nicely.
Blackblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Blackblood connects with a body shot that sends Kekkonen's belly button to the back.
Blackblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen lands with a straight right. Blackblood didn't see that one coming.
 It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
Kekkonen looks to throw the jab but Blackblood is out of range.
Blackblood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackblood misses with a combination
and Kekkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Blackblood didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen postures up.
Kekkonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kekkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackblood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kekkonen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackblood is keeping the position for now.
Blackblood wants to get back to his feet but Kekkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen distracts Blackblood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kekkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackblood holds on and takes a little breather.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackblood's head.
Blackblood keeping full guard, as Kekkonen tries to pass.
Blackblood wants to stand and escape but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kekkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kekkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kekkonen won't allow Blackblood to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kekkonen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blackblood has locked up a guillotine! Blackblood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kekkonen is holding on here and Blackblood must be using up a lot of energy. Kekkonen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blackblood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Blackblood!
Xavier Blackblood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 2873 p4p, 1508 weight class) and Wacco Longbardo (ranked 369 p4p, 202 weight class). Lothbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Vikings. Bjorn Lothbrok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacco Longbardo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbardo is just out of range.
Longbardo is looking for the big counter here.
Lothbrok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longbardo is looking to land body kicks.
Lothbrok drives through and clinches with Longbardo against the cage.
Longbardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok's elbow.
Lothbrok has Longbardo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Longbardo tumbling to the mat - Lothbrok dives into Longbardo's guard.
Longbardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longbardo seems keen to control Lothbrok's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Lothbrok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lothbrok looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrok advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo being controlled for a moment.
Longbardo is looking for a sweep.
Lothbrok advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok looking to control but Longbardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lothbrok controlling the position easily from mount.
Longbardo tries to reverse the position but Lothbrok maintains control.
Lothbrok tries to control but Longbardo wriggling away.
Lothbrok controlling from mount.
Lothbrok wants to control the pace but Longbardo is squirming around nicely.
Lothbrok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longbardo is looking to get to half guard.
Longbardo is still trying to improve position.
Longbardo keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok working for a submission but Longbardo is keeping him at bay.
Lothbrok avoids the attempt from Longbardo to control.
Longbardo is working to get back to half guard.
Lothbrok working for a submission but Longbardo is keeping him at bay.
Lothbrok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lothbrok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longbardo is looking to escape.
Longbardo gets back to half guard.
Longbardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longbardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lothbrok pulls his head out easily.
Longbardo is trying to stand back up but Lothbrok is controlling him
Longbardo is looking for a sweep. Lothbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but Longbardo defending well.
Longbardo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Longbardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Longbardo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Longbardo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longbardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Longbardo's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Longbardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Longbardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok passes Longbardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Longbardo tries to get to full guard but Lothbrok has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbardo is staying active underneath Lothbrok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Longbardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok works his way into full mount!
Longbardo is squirming around, avoiding Lothbrok's attempts to control the action.
Lothbrok controlling from mount.
Lothbrok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lothbrok trying to control but Longbardo is having none of it.
Longbardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Lothbrok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lothbrok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longbardo ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrok.
Wacco Longbardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Longbardo.
A left lands for Lothbrok.
Longbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lothbrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longbardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Lothbrok lands with a shot to the body.
Lothbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longbardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Longbardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Lothbrok is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries to sprawl but Longbardo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lothbrok is pressing down on Longbardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longbardo has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok pulls Longbardo in to control the position.
Bjorn Lothbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longbardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longbardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lothbrok's head.
Lothbrok has Longbardo pulled in close to control his posture.
Longbardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lothbrok is on top in guard.
Lothbrok trying to control but Longbardo is working from the bottom.
Longbardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lothbrok is controlling him.
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longbardo looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longbardo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Longbardo keeps moving.
Longbardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lothbrok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Longbardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lothbrok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longbardo controls Lothbrok momentarily but Lothbrok frees himself.
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longbardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Longbardo's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok is stalling in the full guard.
Longbardo looking for a triangle here. Lothbrok is fighting it but it looks tight! Longbardo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lothbrok is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wacco Longbardo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 1512 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 182 p4p, 152 weight class). Krawlee has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
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!
Krawlee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Krawlee shoots for a takedown but Zonta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zonta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Zonta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Krawlee's head back.
Zonta has Krawlee up against the cage in a clinch.
Krawlee wants to take the fight to the mat but Zonta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krawlee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zonta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
Krawlee has Zonta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zonta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krawlee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zonta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta holding on to Krawlee's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Krawlee tightening his grip on Zonta, looking for the choke.
Krawlee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zonta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zonta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krawlee passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Zonta is defending well.
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zonta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Zonta.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Zonta is staying tight to Krawlee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zonta in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Zonta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zonta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the position from side mount.
Krawlee is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Krawlee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Zonta controlling him for the moment.
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee 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.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta stopping the sweep attempt from Krawlee.
Zonta trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Zonta controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krawlee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zonta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krawlee for as long as he can get away with.
Zonta won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Krawlee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zonta trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Zonta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta trying to control here.
Krawlee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Zonta is pressing down on Krawlee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zonta is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Zonta has his hands on Krawlee's head, controlling the position.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krawlee works the jab nicely.
Krawlee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee dives in and grabs Zonta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zonta pushes down on Krawlee's head and hops out.
Zonta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krawlee on the side of the head.
Krawlee misses with a takedown attempt
and Zonta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
Krawlee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zonta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krawlee somewhat.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krawlee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zonta won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Krawlee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawlee is looking to pass into half guard but Zonta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zonta is in guard.
Zonta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Zonta won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zonta pushing down on Krawlee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Zonta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krawlee wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta content to control rather than advance.
Zonta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zonta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zonta continues to stall.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back.
Zonta prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Zonta controlling the pace.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krawlee.
Zonta is working Krawlee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee postures up.
Zonta can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zonta controlling the position well.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Zonta is defending well.
Zonta is pressing down on Krawlee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zonta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zonta has passed into side control.
Zonta advances nicely into full mount.
Krawlee is trying desperately to improve position.
Zonta scoring with strikes but Krawlee is staying in there.
Krawlee tries to reverse the position but Zonta maintains control.
Zonta controlling from mount.
Zonta raining down shots from the mount!
Krawlee is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta raining down shots from the mount!
Zonta raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Krawlee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krawlee.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Krawlee is just out of range.
Krawlee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a takedown. Zonta tries to sprawl out of it but Krawlee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zonta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonta connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee dives in and scores a takedown into Zonta's guard.
Krawlee won't allow Zonta to sweep him here.
Zonta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Zonta is retaining full guard.
Zonta has Krawlee pulled in close to control his posture.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krawlee's guard.
Zonta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Krawlee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee passes to full mount!
Krawlee fails to take his opponent's back.
Krawlee has hold of Zonta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zonta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zonta is controlling an arm, preventing Krawlee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Krawlee prevents Zonta from getting the reversal.
Krawlee wants to take his opponent's back but Zonta doesn't allow it.
Zonta is trying desperately to improve position.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Krawlee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zonta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zonta is trying to improve his position.
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zonta, who protects the arm well.
Zonta tries to buck Krawlee off but Krawlee is having none of it.
Krawlee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Krawlee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Zonta is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zonta content to control rather than advance.
Krawlee is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zonta is stalling in the full guard.
Krawlee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zonta is stalling in the full guard.
Krawlee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kree P Krawlee.
Well Zonta 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Zonta made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Hill (ranked 1045 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 137 p4p, 207 weight class). Roger Andermatt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darrel Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill moves out of range as Andermatt throws a body kick.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Hill avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Hill tries to counter by clinching up but Andermatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hill walks into a straight right hand from Andermatt.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Hill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andermatt on the side of the head.
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andermatt doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill throws a sloppy body shot
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt's coach down at Average Joe’s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andermatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hill misses with the combination.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andermatt. That one must have hurt.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Hill.
Hill moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
A quick step to the side and Hill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hill slips a jab from Andermatt.
Hill gets tackled into the cage by Andermatt. Andermatt maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt stalling in the clinch.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Hill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andermatt tries to stall but Hill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hill lands a left hand.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andermatt stops a takedown attempt from Hill.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Andermatt blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill blocking some punches.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Andermatt is working Hill over against the cage.
Andermatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill working aggressively here.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hill misses with some punches.
Andermatt tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Hill lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill lands with a short shot to the head.
Andermatt prevents a body shot from Hill.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andermatt gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Darrel Hill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Hill throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
Andermatt pushes Hill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Hill lands with a right to the head.
Hill blocks the elbow strike.
Hill lands a body punch.
Andermatt controlling the action here for a moment.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Andermatt.
A short left from Hill.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill jabs Andermatt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt wants to clinch.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Hill lands a jab.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Hill jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
A jab lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hill's sensitive parts.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill tries to move into range but Andermatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Darrel Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill swings for the body but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Andermatt misses with a two punch combination.
Hill connects with a looping right hand.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Andermatt saw that one coming.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Andermatt throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Hill checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hill.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Hill digs a good body shot into Andermatt's ribs.
Andermatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Hill defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Hill lands with a cross.
Jab from Hill.
Hill with a jab.
Andermatt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hill catches Andermatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill gets a clinch.
A short right from Andermatt.
Roger Andermatt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill misses with some punches.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Andermatt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hill wants to break free but Andermatt has control.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
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 Darrel Hill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andermatt has time to react.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hill misses its target.
Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Hill lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Hill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill with a nice cross.
Andermatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Andermatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andermatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hill's face.
 It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Andermatt cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Hill blocking some punches.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt lands a right hand.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill prevents a body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt leaning against his opponent.
Hill blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andermatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt blocks a body shot from Hill.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands an elbow that stopped Hill in his tracks for a moment.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Andermatt controls the action.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Hill misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
Andermatt trying to control the position but instead, Hill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andermatt into the cage.
Andermatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Andermatt tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Andermatt.
Andermatt blocking some punches.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt misses with a few strikes there.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Hill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hill scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Hill thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Darrel Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Darrel Hill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Hill!
An out of breath Darrel Hill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kidd (ranked 687 p4p, 688 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 92 p4p, 93 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
And Kidd counters with a quick kick to the body but Nesset blocks it.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Good shot there by Kidd.
Kidd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nesset is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Powerful Frenz Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nesset finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
Nesset 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.
Nesset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Kidd slips a jab from Nesset.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesset moves out of range as Kidd throws a body kick.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
A punch lands to the side of Nesset 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd wants to land a leg kick but Nesset is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Nesset with a jab.
It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Nesset avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nesset! But no joy.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kidd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nesset has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nesset and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kidd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nesset steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Despite the aggression on Nesset's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Kidd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nesset swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Nesset throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Nesset avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
It looked like Kidd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nesset.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nesset tries to bum rush Kidd with a series of wild strikes but Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1-2. Kidd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Kidd.
A shot to the liver by Nesset. Beautiful body shot.
Nesset takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nesset checks a leg kick.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Kidd slips a straight right by Nesset.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kidd wants to slow Nesset down by chopping away at his legs.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands a glancing blow to the side of Nesset's head.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.
Kidd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nesset connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Nesset on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Kidd tries to land a front kick but Nesset steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nesset rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesset takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Nesset blocks the low kick.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nesset.
And Kidd counters with a quick kick to the body but Nesset blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nesset. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
Nesset misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands a lovely overhand right.
Kidd pushes Nesset away with a front kick.
Kidd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nesset takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nesset misses with an uppercut
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidd.
Nesset misses the shot to the body.
Nesset misses with a right hand
and Nesset takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nesset slips under a jab from Kidd.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
A big left from Kidd misses.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Nesset's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nesset misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
That's time! Kidd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kidd scoring well with a low kick there.
Kidd throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Kidd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kidd lands a leg kick that knocks Nesset off balance momentarily.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
Kidd clobbers Nesset with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nesset takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Nesset gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kidd.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesset can do to turn this around?
Kidd thows a body kick. Nesset tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Nesset ducks down to avoid it.
Nesset scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Nesset moves away and avoids it.
Nesset scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nesset just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kidd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Nesset saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nesset might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kidd has got the better of the exchanges.
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Nesset bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kidd back to the cage. Nesset follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nesset scores with a decent looking hook.
Kidd lands a lovely overhand right.
Nesset lands the left hand.
Nesset throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nesset throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd lands with a hook. Nesset tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nesset.
Nesset needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nesset throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Nesset moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kidd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nesset's sensitive parts.
Kidd thumps Nesset with a low kick.
Nesset misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nesset throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Nesset rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesset throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
Nesset misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd defending well as Nesset loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nesset.
A combination from Nesset does no damage.
Kidd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nesset throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Nesset jabs at Kidd's body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nesset.
Nesset misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Kidd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Nesset lands the left hand.
Nesset looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nesset throws a body shot but no joy.
Nesset lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kidd misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd looks to land a body kick but Nesset moved away.
Kidd misses with a hook
and Nesset counters with a two punch combo.
Kidd lands a jab to Nesset's midsection.
Kidd throws a push kick but Nesset slaps the foot to one side.
Nesset connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kidd momentarily.
Kidd misses with a leg kick.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd lands a nice looking body kick.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Nesset throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kidd thows a body kick. Nesset tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nesset misses with a left hand
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Kidd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Nesset shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Nesset throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Nesset throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Nesset checks it.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Nesset throws a combination that misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kidd scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesset.
Nesset rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesset misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arnfinn Nesset will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Nesset looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Nesset bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nesset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Nesset.
Kidd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nesset misses with an uppercut.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Nesset moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Good shot there by Nesset.
A big right from Nesset misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nesset.
Nesset has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd misses the jab.
Nesset throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Kidd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Kidd scores with a leg kick.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kidd's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesset throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Nesset.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kidd.
Kidd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nesset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nesset moves out of range of the body kick.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nesset avoids it.
Kidd cracks Nesset with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Nesset.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Nesset smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nesset lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nesset.
Nesset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Kidd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nesset.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Kidd.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Kidd throwing a counter right hand but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Kidd connects with an inside leg kick.
Nesset has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Kidd throws a low kick but Nesset moves out of range easily.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
A little jabbing left from Nesset on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd misses with a body kick.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nesset stalks Kidd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kidd's face. Kidd staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Nesset pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Nesset is looking for the big counter here.
Nesset throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesset ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nesset appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
Nesset cracks Kidd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nesset chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Nesset walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Nesset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kidd with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nesset.
A head kick misses from Kidd.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
Nesset lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nesset crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Nesset gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Nesset manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Nesset misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a body kick that stops Nesset in his tracks momentarily.
Kidd scoring well with a low kick there.
Nesset misses with an uppercut
and Kidd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kidd delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nesset throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Nesset saw that one coming.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nesset.
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 Killer Kidd.
Well Kidd 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
Our winner, Killer Kidd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 665 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Paulo Gentil (ranked 86 p4p, 160 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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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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Gentil!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith in the domination position with Gentil hanging on.
Gentil dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gentil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Gentil gets full guard.
Gentil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Gentil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gentil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gentil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Gentil to sweep him here.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gentil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gentil wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gentil has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is in close to Gentil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gentil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gentil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gentil pulls Smith in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentil, not yet.
Gentil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith throws a strike but Gentil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gentil's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentil working a defensive guard here.
Gentil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gentil keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gentil wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gentil there!
Gentil regains half guard.
Smith 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.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentil has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gentil defending well though.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith misses with a hook.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Gentil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gentil avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Gentil is predictable there
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gentil sprawls and moves away.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Gentil stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Gentil is quick to defend against it.
Gentil tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Gentil scores with a hook.
Gentil throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith goes for a double leg but Gentil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gentil continues to drive forward.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil misses with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentil scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Gentil defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Gentil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Gentil thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gentil won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil manages to get back to half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith works his way into side control.
Gentil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gentil 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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