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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 2278 p4p, 6278 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 331 p4p, 615 weight class). Vito Scaletta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 37 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooper sprawls well. He's pushed Scaletta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooper scores with a three punch combo!
Scaletta misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Hooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scaletta doesn't seem phased though.
Hooper misses with a straight right.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Scaletta pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scaletta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaletta takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hooper has the hooks in. Scaletta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Hooper'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.
Scaletta has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper lands shots from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hooper's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Hooper gets his hands free.
Hooper is punishing Scaletta with some ground and pound.
Scaletta turns into Hooper and is now in his guard.
Scaletta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooper is retaining full guard.
Hooper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scaletta trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hooper is controlling Scaletta's posture.
Scaletta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scaletta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hooper dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper working some strikes from top position.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Hooper postures up.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scaletta's head.
Scaletta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooper defends well.
Scaletta wants to stand and escape but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaletta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooper's guard.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scaletta's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta working a defensive guard here.
Scaletta has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hooper has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaletta prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta tries to stall but Hooper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scaletta is trying to drag Hooper to the mat but Hooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scaletta has Hooper pushed against the cage.
Scaletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper 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.
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Hooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scaletta slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scalettas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Hooper does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scaletta is defended easily by Hooper.
Scaletta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hooper. Hooper obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scaletta's hands.
Scaletta moves out of range of the leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Hooper coming out on top.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Scaletta misses.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Scaletta misses with a low kick.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaletta has Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scaletta trying to control the position but instead, Hooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scaletta into the cage.
Hooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scaletta backwards.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Scaletta controls his hands.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Hooper tries to work over Scaletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta prevents a body shot from Hooper.
Scaletta breaks from the clinch.
Scaletta moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
As Hooper backs off Scaletta throws a huge counter combo but Hooper manages to avoid it all.
Scaletta moves out of range of the leg kick from Hooper.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta.
Hooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scaletta's head backwards.
Hooper throws a leg kick but Scaletta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scaletta can do to turn this around?
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper scores with a punch to the head.
Scaletta avoids the body shot from Hooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper dips to his left and cracks Scaletta with an uppercut!
Hooper stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaletta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Scaletta tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Scaletta's leg. Scaletta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Scaletta has hold of Hooper's hands but Hooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Hooper is very close to passing his half guard.
Hooper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Scaletta's ribs.
Scaletta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooper is out of range and Scaletta settles back down.
Hooper leaves Scaletta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scaletta takes one to the side of the head.
Hooper thuds a left hand into Scaletta's body.
Hooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scaletta on the side of the head.
Scaletta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Hooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Scaletta responds with a good body kick, but Hooper manages to step out the way in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaletta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooper throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hooper. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Hooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Troy Hooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scaletta.
Hooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Scaletta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hooper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scaletta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Scaletta with that takedown attempt.
Scaletta moves into the clinch.
Hooper is trying to drag Scaletta to the mat but Scaletta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scaletta blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scaletta stalling in the clinch but Hooper improves position.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scaletta's elbow.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scaletta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Hooper.
Hooper lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Scaletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scaletta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Scaletta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scaletta moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper works the jab nicely.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Scaletta is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Scaletta is still on wobbly legs! Can Hooper finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooper. That's going to slow Scaletta down.
Scaletta seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Scaletta's ribs.
Hooper lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Hooper throws a hook but Scaletta avoids it easily.
Hooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scaletta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scaletta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Scaletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hooper 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
In his post fight interview, Troy Hooper gave a big smile as he said 'This will be my last fight. I want to thank everyone that helped me in my career, most of all Sammy Fairtex who took me in when everyone else had counted me out. Respect!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ricci (ranked 1315 p4p, 6753 weight class) and Emeritus Forge (ranked 83 p4p, 250 weight class). Forge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cirice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Albert Ricci could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emeritus Forge's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeritus Forge!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Ricci.
Ricci circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Forge to the canvas! Forge doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ricci keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci made sure to mention his sponsor, EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster McDiggle (ranked 1687 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Floyd Maybetter (ranked 229 p4p, 249 weight class). McDiggle comes to the cage accompanied by I Walk the Line- Johnny Cash. The crowd seem to be enjoying Maybetter's choice of entrance music: Don't Stop The Funk. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Floyd Maybetter enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster McDiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Maybetter!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter sizes up McDiggle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Maybetter moves out of range of the strikes.
McDiggle digs a good body shot into Maybetter's ribs.
Maybetter shoots in for a double leg but McDiggle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maybetter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDiggle is fending him off so far but Maybetter persists. Nope, McDiggle circles away and we're back to standing.
McDiggle lands a jab to the head.
Maybetter closes the distance and clinches.
McDiggle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Maybetter scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDiggle lands with a right to the head.
McDiggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maybetter's elbow.
McDiggle lands an uppercut.
McDiggle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDiggle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maybetters head.
Maybetter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybetter lands a hook that snaps the head of McDiggle backwards.
Maybetter has a couple of punches blocked by McDiggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybetter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter blocks an uppercut.
Maybetter swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maybetter wants a takedown but no success here.
Buster McDiggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Maybetter.
Maybetter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDiggle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maybetter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maybetter throws a head punch that misses.
McDiggle misses with a punch to the body.
McDiggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maybetters head.
Maybetter lands an uppercut.
McDiggle blocking some punches.
Maybetter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maybetter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDiggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDiggle cracks Maybetter with a nice body shot.
Maybetter has a couple of punches blocked by McDiggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter goes for a takedown attempt but McDiggle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDiggle throws a looping overhand right but Maybetter ducks down to avoid it.
McDiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from McDiggle.
Maybetter throws a combination that misses
and McDiggle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maybetter! McDiggle lets Maybetter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Maybetter is rocked!
A combination from Maybetter does no damage.
Maybetter is still on wobbly legs! Can McDiggle finish him?
Maybetter misses with a straight left.
Maybetter seems to have recovered his senses.
McDiggle throws a head kick that misses
and Maybetter counters with a stiff right hand.
Maybetter throws an off balance right hand
and McDiggle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maybetter! McDiggle lets Maybetter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McDiggle moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and McDiggle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maybetter is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter throws a lazy uppercut
and McDiggle scores with a counter punch that sends Maybetter to the canvas! McDiggle smells blood - he's punishing Maybetter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Maybetter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster McDiggle!
After winning the bout, Buster McDiggle 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 Eric Draven (ranked 1981 p4p, 1959 weight class) and Gianni Castellana (ranked 244 p4p, 240 weight class). Castellana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven blocks a jab.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana misses with a kick to the body.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Draven misses with a low kick as Castellana jumps back.
Draven lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Draven misses with a double jab.
Castellana tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draven sizes up Castellana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draven misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Draven darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Draven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Draven jumps back.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Draven avoids it with no problem.
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Castellana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
Draven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Draven avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Draven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Castellana gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Draven.
A short left from Castellana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Draven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Draven throws a body kick that misses.
Draven slips a jab from Castellana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draven blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Draven is stalling here.
Draven wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven closes the distance but Castellana moves to the side
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
As Castellana backs away, Draven returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Draven staying out of range there.
Draven wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven throws a counter high kick but Castellana was just alert enough to avoid it.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana 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 Draven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Draven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Draven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
Draven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Draven feints and then cracks Castellana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castellana down.
Draven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Draven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Draven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Draven drives through and clinches with Castellana against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Castellana gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Draven trying to control the position but instead, Castellana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draven taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Draven.
Draven has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch.
Eric Draven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Draven is trying to stall.
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven thumps Castellana with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draven.
Draven misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
Draven tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Castellana throws a front kick aimed at Draven's knee but Draven avoids it well.
Castellana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Draven.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Draven is looking to wear down Castellana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Draven misses with a two punch combination.
Draven has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana thuds his right hand into Draven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Draven has Castellana pressed against the cage.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Draven working hard to break the clinch.
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Draven lands with a kick to the temple. Castellana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Draven staying out of range there.
Draven wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Castellana.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Draven tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
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 Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Draven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Draven throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Castellana.
Draven wants to clinch.
Castellana throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Draven takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Draven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Draven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven clinches with his opponent.
Draven blocks an uppercut.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Draven.
Castellana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana takes one on the button.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Castellana tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellana throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Draven jumps back.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Draven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castellana cracks Draven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Draven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Draven connects with a body shot that sends Castellana's belly button to the back.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draven slips under a jab.
Draven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castellana backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castellana manages to circle out of the way.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Draven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Draven.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana misses with the body kick
and Draven counters with a nice body kick.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Draven tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gianni Castellana.
Well Draven 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Anton (ranked 4313 p4p, 1519 weight class) and Boris Orlov (ranked 414 p4p, 186 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orlov's choice of entrance music: K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Boris Orlov 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Anton shoots in for a double leg but Orlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Anton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Anton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anton walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Anton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Anton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 Anton is rocked!
Orlov fakes the body blow, causing Anton to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Anton goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Orlov!
After the big win, Boris Orlov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 970 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Yacob Nilsen (ranked 140 p4p, 367 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Nilsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Wayne - Right above it. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nilsen connects with a leg kick.
Nilsen cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilsen looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
Nilsen delivers a nice body kick.
Nilsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a leg kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilsen misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Nilsen backing up. Nilsen nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Nilsen looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen throws a nice head kick!
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nilsen forces his way into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to stall here but McGuire recovers full guard.
Nilsen prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
Nilsen stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire wants to stand but Nilsen is controlling the position.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nilsen slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire'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.
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen.
McGuire is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire is looking to get back to is feet but Nilsen passes into side control.
McGuire parries the strikes from Nilsen easily there. Nilsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuire to escape.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
McGuire pushes Nilsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nilsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGuire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nilsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilsen trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilsen.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilsen.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Nilsen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilsen.
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen lands with a right hand.
Nilsen throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilsen thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Nilsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsen punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Nilsen.
Nilsen with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Nilsen tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Nilsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Nilsen getting side control.
Nilsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire won't allow Nilsen to pass to mount.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nilsen 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 three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Nilsen.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nilsen lands a nice short elbow.
Nilsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nilsen is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nilsen lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilsen.
Nilsen connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Nilsen lands a jab.
Nilsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen with a nice cross.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilsen throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Nilsen lands a jab.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nilsen cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Nilsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen cracks McGuire with a hook to the temple - McGuire is on wobbly legs here! Nilsen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McGuire falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nilsen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
After the big win, Yacob Nilsen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 434 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Like Boss (ranked 62 p4p, 119 weight class). Gyukosho Fujimoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Fujimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Fujimoto blocks the leg kick.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Fujimoto manages to duck under it in time.
Fujimoto slips under a jab.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Boss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Fujimoto throws a quick counter head kick but Boss was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gyukosho Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Fujimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujimoto's head backwards.
Fujimoto takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimoto.
Boss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fujimoto looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boss.
Fujimoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fujimoto cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fujimoto misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut
and Fujimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boss connects with an inside leg kick.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto slips under a jab.
Boss misses with a right hand
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Like Boss has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Fujimoto does no damage.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimoto is just out of range.
Fujimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boss.
Both fighters circling a little - Boss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss lands with a shot to the body.
Fujimoto blocks a jab.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Boss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimoto with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fujimoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boss counters with a stiff right hand.
Boss tests Fujimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimoto cracks Boss with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boss looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fujimoto finish him?
Boss is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujimoto flashes Boss a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Boss's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Boss crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fujimoto punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
An out of breath Gyukosho Fujimoto 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 226 p4p, 489 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 41 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Nicolas saw it coming and moves away.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Camara.
Nicolas defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been informed that Camara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara misses with a hook.
Nicolas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camara thumps Nicolas with a low kick.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camara under the eye.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Camara moved away.
Camara swinging wildly here.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas slips a jab from Camara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas avoids the head kick by Camara.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
A big right from Camara misses.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Nicolas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Camara as he checks the leg kick.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camara's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Camara lands with a hook. Nicolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Camara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a few strikes there.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Nicolas misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Camara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Camara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolas's head.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicolas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara thuds a left hand into Nicolas's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camara. That did some damage!
Camara throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara tries to work over Nicolas's front leg with a kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Nicolas stumbling back into the cage.
Camara throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Camara.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Nicolas.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas slips a jab from Camara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolas works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Camara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Camara checks a leg kick.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Camara misses with a body punch
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Camara with a nice calf kick.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nicolas blocks the low kick.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Camara checks the leg kick.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicolas's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicolas.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara looks to throw a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Nicolas.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camara counters with a body kick.
Camara swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Camara throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camara throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Camara knows he should have avoided that one.
Camara throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Camara jabs at Nicolas's body.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara thuds his right hand into Nicolas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Camara works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Camara.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That has opened up Ibrahim Camara's cut even more.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas throws the kick towards the body but Camara avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands with a nice body punch.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camara jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicolas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Nicolas.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara throws a lazy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a good low kick that Camara was not able to check.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas throws a solid leg kick but Camara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicolas.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Camara tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Camara throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Camara tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Camara stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Camara.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camara misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Camara moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Camara throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Camara.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camara checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Camara.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Camara.
Camara misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Jab from Nicolas.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nicolas counters with an outside leg kick.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Camara avoids them all with ease.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Camara defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camara finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Camara misses
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Nicolas checks a leg kick nicely.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Camara.
Camara staying out of range there.
Nicolas moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Camara is out of range.
Nice body kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara scores with a kick to the body.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camara cracks Nicolas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicolas stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good work by Nicolas as he checks the leg kick.
Nicolas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Camara.
Well Camara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ibrahim Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeMario Valdez (ranked 468 p4p, 253 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 59 p4p, 32 weight class). Valdez comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Ameno. Stallion has chosen Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
And Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stallion misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stallion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
Stallion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stallion catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stallion checks a low kick from Valdez.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
Stallion misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Stallion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez slips a jab from Stallion.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Stallion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Stallion with a jab.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A jab from Stallion misses.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stallion wants to clinch but Valdez slips to the side
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
A big left from Stallion misses.
Stallion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdez misses its target.
Stallion tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Stallion throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallion gets a clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stallion.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
Stallion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valdez can't fight it off and eventually Stallion manages to take the fight to the floor. Valdez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stallion throws a big right hand that misses.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Valdez blocks nicely.
Stallion trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Stallion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stallion controls the pace.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallion lands a lovely overhand right.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Stallion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdez circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. Stallion shrugs it off though.
Donk. Stallion catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Stallion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stallion throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.
Stallion passes Valdez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valdez to regain full guard.
Stallion is looking to pass into half guard but Valdez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valdez is in guard.
Valdez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stallion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Stallion up and slammed him! Stallion can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez gets to mount! Stallion was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdez wants to take a breather but Stallion is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stallion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Valdez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallion is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet.
Stallion wants to hit a sweep here but Valdez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stallion there!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stallion is looking to get to half guard.
Stallion is still trying to improve position.
Valdez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stallion can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard.
Stallion has gone for a leg lock! Valdez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stallion's guard.
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stallion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valdez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stallion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stallion swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallion gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stallion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stallion looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion 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.
Stallion throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Stallion's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stallion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Stallion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion lands the left hand.
Stallion scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Stallion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Valdez throws a push kick but Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Stallion.
Stallion swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
Stallion slips a straight right by Valdez.
A shot to the body from Stallion misses
and Valdez counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
As Valdez backs off Stallion throws a huge counter combo but Valdez manages to avoid it all.
Stallion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Stallion cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Stallion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stallion throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Stallion presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stallion cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
Stallion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valdez can't fight it off and eventually Stallion manages to take the fight to the floor. Valdez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stallion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valdez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stallion has Valdez in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallion wants to sweep but no luck.
Stallion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stallion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Stallion up and slammed him! Stallion can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez working away.
Stallion is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stallion lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stallion throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion jabs at Valdez's body.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well.
Stallion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Stallion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Stallion misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallion takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
Valdez lands a head kick. Stallion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Stallion looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stallion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stallion swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Stallion throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
It appears Valdez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stallion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Stallion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stallion advances to full mount.
Stallion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Stallion fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion unloads with some shots from mount but Valdez bucks and avoids them well.
Stallion working for a submission but Valdez is keeping him at bay.
Stallion landing punches.
Stallion lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound.
Valdez tries to hold on but Stallion pushes him away.
Stallion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
Valdez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Harvey Stallion 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Tuft (ranked 69 p4p, 111 weight class) and Seamus MacNamara (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class). MacNamara has chosen The Ramones - I Wanna Live as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Seamus MacNamara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Tuft!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by MacNamara.
Tuft blocks a low kick nicely.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuft throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuft looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
A jab from MacNamara does it's job there.
MacNamara stuns Tuft with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacNamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuft counters with a straight right hand.
MacNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tuft gets a clinch.
Tuft lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses
and Tuft counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tuft looks to land a combination but MacNamara avoids it well.
MacNamara scores with a shot to the body.
MacNamara looks for the body kick but Tuft saw that one coming.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacNamara cracks a nice hook into Tuft's ribs.
MacNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuft.
As MacNamara looks to move away, Tuft throws a big counter combo but MacNamara just gets out of the way.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuft is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacNamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tuft rather than just go for the knockout.
Tuft connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacNamara's hands.
MacNamara stuns Tuft with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tuft.
Tuft scores with a sloppy right hand. MacNamara should have avoided that one.
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!
MacNamara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tuft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacNamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuft on the side of the head.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara lands a head kick!
A jab from MacNamara misses.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara throws a hook but Tuft avoids it easily.
MacNamara throws a leg kick
and Tuft counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut.
Nice body punch from MacNamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tuft is looking to counter the offense by MacNamara and move into the clinch.
MacNamara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tuft looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacNamara tries to land a body kick
and Tuft counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuft throws a series of punches but MacNamara avoids them all with ease.
MacNamara flicks out a counter leg kick but Tuft steps away.
Tuft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuft is looking to clinch.
MacNamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tuft connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacNamara scrambles back to his feet.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
It looks like Tuft has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tuft is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Tuft moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from MacNamara.
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!
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from MacNamara tenderised Tuft's leg. Tuft is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tuft looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
MacNamara checks a leg kick nicely.
Tuft is looking to clinch.
MacNamara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuft.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuft.
MacNamara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
That's time! Tuft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuft moves in looking to clinch but MacNamara pushes him off.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacNamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacNamara throws a looping overhand right but Tuft ducks down to avoid it.
MacNamara scores with a punch to the head.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
Tuft takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuft drops his hands momentarily and MacNamara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara swings for the body but Tuft moves out of range.
MacNamara stuns Tuft with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacNamara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
MacNamara sizes up Tuft with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacNamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacNamara lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from MacNamara finds it's target.
MacNamara swings widly with a right hand
and Tuft counters with a nice body shot.
Tuft on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses.
MacNamara tried to score with a low kick but Tuft checks it.
MacNamara throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tuft to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuft lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuft takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tuft missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara throws a looping overhand right but Tuft ducks down to avoid it.
Tuft misses with a looping left.
Tuft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacNamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacNamara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacNamara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuft.
Tuft takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacNamara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacNamara connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara cracks a nice hook into Tuft's ribs.
MacNamara throws a solid leg kick but Tuft takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacNamara.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a jab to Tuft's midsection.
Tuft misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
Tuft misses with a lunging right hand
and MacNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacNamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacNamara looks to land a left hand but Tuft moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tuft misses the target.
MacNamara tries to land a body kick
and Tuft counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuft on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Tuft does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuft blocks a jab.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Tuft's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Tuft's belly button to the back.
MacNamara lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy body kick from MacNamara
enabling Tuft to counter with a crisp jab.
MacNamara connects with the punch.
Tuft takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacNamara misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tuft counter with a right hand.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - MacNamara coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
That's time! Tuft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacNamara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacNamara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tuft throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot.
MacNamara lands a jab-cross combination.
MacNamara wants to stay close but Tuft steps back to make room for something. MacNamara seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Tuft and MacNamara drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunnar Tuft!
Gunnar Tuft retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Gunnar Tuft stared into the camera and said 'Glad to showcase that it wasn't a fluke by any means. I had a lovely career and am glad to finish in this way. Thank you to all my fans and godspeed!'.
Seamus MacNamara spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not drunk, you're drunk!'.
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