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C33: Lydon vs. Umm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crush Bandicoot (ranked 1092 p4p, 979 weight class) and Action Bastard (ranked 117 p4p, 106 weight class). Bastard has chosen Japanese And Lovely - Jucifer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot is doing well to control the position and prevent Bastard from advancing to side control.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Bandicoot defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bandicoot has his foot on Bastard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bastard landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Bastard won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastard is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom.
Bastard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastard postures up.
Bastard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Bastard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot cracks Bastard with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastard.
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandicoot momentarily.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard lunges at Bandicoot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandicoot's hand.
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandicoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Bandicoot looking for a sweep but Bastard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bastard looking to control but Bandicoot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard'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.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandicoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bastard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bastard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bandicoot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bastard's best efforts.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bastard wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bastard content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Bastard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Bastard there.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bandicoot looking for subs from the bottom but Bastard mounts him!
Bastard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bandicoot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the head.
Bastard cracks Bandicoot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard trying to control but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bastard landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Bandicoot is squirming around nicely.
Bastard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bandicoot is squirming around, avoiding Bastard's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bandicoot's face.
Bastard avoids the attempt from Bandicoot to control.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard landing punches.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bastard breaks from Bandicoot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot is working to get back to half guard.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard'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. This is the final round!
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Bandicoot with that takedown attempt.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastard sprawls well. Bastard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bandicoot some visible discomfort.
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.
Bastard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandicoot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bastard but great work by Bandicoot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot lands a few punches from side control.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard is holding Bandicoot down, trying to stall.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bastard keeps trying to improve his position.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from moving into mount.
Bastard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard winds up and cracks Bandicoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastard is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bastard looks to land a strike but Bandicoot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandicoot has momentary wrist control but Bastard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bandicoot is being controlled here.
Bandicoot taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
During a confident post fight interview, Action Bastard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 694 p4p, 926 weight class) and Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 108 p4p, 145 weight class). Honey comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Love. Hugh Honey 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Honey pulls Dagestanskiy in close to his closed guard and prevents Dagestanskiy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dagestanskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dagestanskiy postures up in Honey's guard and throws a big left but Honey blocks it.
Dagestanskiy postures up in Honey's guard and throws a big left but Honey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy postures up in Honey's guard and throws a big left but Honey blocks it.
Dagestanskiy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Honey's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Honey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Honey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dagestanskiy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dagestanskiy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dagestanskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honey controlling from the top position.
Honey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dagestanskiy is on top in guard.
Honey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy distracts Honey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy postures up.
Dagestanskiy cracks Honey with a solid left hand.
Dagestanskiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Honey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Honey takes a swing at Dagestanskiy's ribcage but misses.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey tries to clinch there but Dagestanskiy circles away.
Dagestanskiy throws out a counter right but Honey avoids it with no problem.
Dagestanskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Honey's hands.
Dagestanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
A shot to the body from Dagestanskiy misses
and Honey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dagestanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey stuffs the takedown attempt from Dagestanskiy. Dagestanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Honey misses with a hook
and Dagestanskiy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dagestanskiy throws a hook to the side of Honey's head but Honey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dagestanskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honey throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Honey misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left to the body.
Honey tries to sprawl but Dagestanskiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dagestanskiy misses with a head shot. Honey uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dagestanskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Dagestanskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Dagestanskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Honey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honey.
Dagestanskiy moves away from the strike by Honey.
Honey tries to clinch up but Dagestanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Dagestanskiy with a poor takedown
and Honey counters with a straight right hand.
Dagestanskiy loads up on a big right hand but Honey slips the punch.
Dagestanskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Dagestanskiy lands with a good body shot.
Honey throws a poor cross that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Dagestanskiy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Honey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Honey in close.
Dagestanskiy wants to sweep but no luck.
Dagestanskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy chips away with some ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes but missing.
Dagestanskiy distracts Honey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dagestanskiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dagestanskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dagestanskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Honey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dagestanskiy looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dagestanskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dagestanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dagestanskiy misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honey loads up on a big right hand but Dagestanskiy slips the punch.
Honey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Honey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honey swings widly with a right hand
letting Dagestanskiy counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Honey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honey lunges at Dagestanskiy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dagestanskiy's hand.
Honey with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honey ducks right into an uppercut from Dagestanskiy.
Honey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Honey wants to land a leg kick but Dagestanskiy is out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands a nice hook to Honey's body. Honey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honey tries to bum rush Dagestanskiy with a series of wild strikes but Dagestanskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dagestanskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dagestanskiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey misses with a series of wild punches.
Dagestanskiy swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy throws a nice looking combination but Honey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dagestanskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khaba Dagestanskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Honey closes the distance and clinches.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Honey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Honey connects with the punch.
Dagestanskiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dagestanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
Honey misses with a left hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dagestanskiy is looking for the big counter here.
Honey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Honey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey lands a nice shot that snaps Dagestanskiy's head back.
Honey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dagestanskiy is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honey closes the distance but Dagestanskiy moves to the side
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honey thinking.
Honey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dagestanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Honey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dagestanskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dagestanskiy takes one on the button.
Honey lands a jab to Dagestanskiy's midsection.
Honey throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dagestanskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Honey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagestanskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Dagestanskiy throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Honey - just one landing.
Dagestanskiy throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dagestanskiy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Honey counters with a stiff right hand.
 Dagestanskiy is rocked!
Dagestanskiy digs a good hook to Honey's body.
Dagestanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Dagestanskiy there.
Honey tries to clinch up but Dagestanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Dagestanskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dagestanskiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Honey tries to keep at a distance but Dagestanskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy breaks the clinch.
Honey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dagestanskiy. Dagestanskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Honey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target.
Honey closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dagestanskiy! Honey dives in looking to finish! Dagestanskiy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 778 p4p, 722 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 51 p4p, 47 weight class). Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Fairbanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fairbanks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Fairbanks backing up. Fairbanks nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fairbanks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Fairbanks settles back down.
Petrov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fairbanks blocks it well.
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairbanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
Fairbanks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Fairbanks.
Petrov is rocked!
Fairbanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairbanks moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks takes one on the button.
Oooh a lovely combination from Fairbanks sends Petrov down but not out. Fairbanks dives into side control looking to finish.
Fairbanks wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Fairbanks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Petrov to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though.
Fairbanks throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fairbanks stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fairbanks! Petrov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Megaton (ranked 286 p4p, 643 weight class) and Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 12 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Megaton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ubungu Bamboo Face!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Megaton. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamboo Face drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Megaton throws Bamboo Face to one side and escapes!
Bamboo Face gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaton swings for the body but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Megaton throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamboo Face looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bamboo Face connects with a body shot.
Megaton stuffs the takedown attempt from Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboo Face doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Megaton counters with an inside leg kick.
Mike Megaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
Megaton lands an overhand right.
Bamboo Face shoots and misses
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.
Megaton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bamboo Face shoots for a double leg takedown but Megaton sprawls well. He's pushed Bamboo Face's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Megaton counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton retains his super heavyweight title!
Mike Megaton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Darwin (ranked 530 p4p, 548 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 65 p4p, 68 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lermontov jumps guard but Darwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darwin tries to throw a body punch but Lermontov avoids it by throwing Darwin back against the cage.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov jumps guard but Darwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lermontov successfully pulls guard.
Lermontov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Darwin doesn't defend quickly enough and Lermontov has managed to lock this one up! Can Darwin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lermontov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov 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.
Charlie Darwin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm contemplating my future.. I don't think I have what it takes anymore. This might've been my last fight of my career. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krylov (ranked 1057 p4p, 587 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 166 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Lundgren. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krylov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Krylov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is looking to stand up but Lundgren won't let him.
Krylov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lundgren, up you get!
Lundgren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krylov tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov misses with the combination.
Krylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov digs a good body shot into Lundgren's ribs.
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krylov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krylov stands up and beckons Lundgren to join him on the feet.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Krylov is having none of it.
Lundgren moves in looking to clinch but Krylov pushes him off.
Krylov looking to score a takedown here. Lundgren is defending well but Krylov drives through and ends up in Lundgren's guard.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is working an open guard so Krylov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Lundgren counters with a one-two to the body.
Krylov tried to score with a low kick but Lundgren checks it.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov misses with a body punch
and Lundgren counters with a left and a right that stings Krylov.
Krylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundgren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lundgren gets tackled into the cage by Krylov. Krylov maintains the clinch.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krylov is trying to break free.
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krylov.
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krylov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Krylov stands up and beckons Lundgren to join him on the feet.
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.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lundgren counters with a single leg into guard. Krylov didn't expect that.
Krylov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lundgren presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krylov tries to circle away but Lundgren has him pinned against the cage.
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Ivan Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Krylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Krylov wants to break free but Lundgren has control.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundgren has Krylov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krylov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lundgren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krylov lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Krylov tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krylov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Krylov misses its target.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range.
Lundgren dives in for a single leg takedown but Krylov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Krylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lundgren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krylov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krylov defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Krylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivan Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Lundgren's head back.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
Krylov throws a lazy head kick
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Krylov fights it but they end up in guard.
Krylov pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krylov tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Lundgren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Krylov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov decides to stand back up. Krylov steps back and let's Lundgren get back to his feet.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Krylov.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Krylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krylov drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krylov breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krylov quickly recovers to half guard.
Krylov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lundgren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren walks into a left hand.
Krylov takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren tries to clinch up.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundgren.
Krylov moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Lundgren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krylov rushes Lundgren and presses him up against the cage.
Krylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundgren has double underhooks.
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krylov won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here.
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundgren working a defensive guard here.
Krylov stands and steps away. Lundgren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Krylov.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krylov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Krylov throws a lazy head kick
and Lundgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundgren is standing up over Krylov. Krylov looks to escape but Lundgren dives into side control.
Krylov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lundgren wants to control but Krylov is keeping him busy.
Krylov is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lundgren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Krylov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lundgren looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lundgren won't let Krylov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lundgren working the ground and pound effectively.
Krylov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Krylov is rocked!
 It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Krylov is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krylov is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Lundgren unloading with bombs!
Ivan Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount and Krylov is in trouble!
Oh Krylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivan Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lundgren drops a big elbow. That's hurt Krylov! More shots from Lundgren and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gene Parmesan (ranked 491 p4p, 333 weight class) and Stanley Steele (ranked 74 p4p, 47 weight class). Steele has chosen Manowar - Heart of Steel 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Parmesan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Steele!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele walks into a jab.
It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Parmesan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parmesan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parmesan connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parmesan throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Parmesan counters with a single leg into guard. Steele didn't expect that.
Parmesan preventing the sweep.
Parmesan postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Our spies down at at Memento Mori inform us that Steele has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Parmesan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parmesan connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Steele has his hands clasped together around Parmesan's back. He's all about the action.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele trying to hold on to Parmesan's head to control him but Parmesan postures up.
Parmesan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Parmesan has control of the leg.
Steele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parmesan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parmesan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parmesan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steele defending well though.
Parmesan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele trying to hold on to Parmesan's head to control him but Parmesan postures up.
Parmesan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Parmesan eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steele manages to get to full guard.
Parmesan looking to pass the guard.
Parmesan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parmesan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan postures up and lands a big shot to Steele's brow.
Parmesan postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Parmesan preventing the sweep.
Parmesan works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.
Parmesan stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parmesan throws a big elbow that misses.
Steele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parmesan throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele is trying to keep Parmesan in close.
Parmesan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steele's head.
Parmesan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parmesan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parmesan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steele!
Steele trying to control the action but Parmesan is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Steele politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steele prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steele is looking to take a break and control but Parmesan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parmesan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parmesan's head backwards.
A low kick from Parmesan misses
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steele throws a right and a left that Parmesan avoids nicely.
Parmesan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parmesan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Parmesan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Parmesan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parmesan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parmesan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Parmesan as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parmesan throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Parmesan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steele has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parmesan looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele sizes up Parmesan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parmesan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Parmesan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parmesan throws a body kick that misses
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Parmesan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parmesan slips under a jab.
Steele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parmesan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steele scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Parmesan
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Steele.
Steele lands a big uppercut and Parmesan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Parmesan looks OK. Steele waves Parmesan back to his feet!
Parmesan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parmesan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steele gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Parmesan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Steele!
Our winner, Stanley Steele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Severini (ranked 322 p4p, 258 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 55 p4p, 46 weight class). The key to victory for Dom Severini has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delisle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
Severini misses with a wild body shot.
Severini throws a leg kick
and Delisle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delisle.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severini pulls Delisle in close to prevent any damage.
Delisle pushes down on Severini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severini keeps working.
Severini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Severini won't allow it.
Delisle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Severini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delisle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delisle in particular looking to stall.
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Severini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Severini is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Severini is looking to improve his position.
Severini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delisle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Delisle content to control rather than advance.
Severini wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severini won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Delisle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Severini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severini is pressing down on Delisle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Severini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Severini content to control rather than advance.
Severini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle trying to control here.
Severini trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Severini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Severini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delisle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle is not content to let Severini control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Severini is controlling well.
Severini trying to control from half guard but Delisle is working away.
Delisle controlling the position for now.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Severini wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
Delisle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delisle.
Severini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severini stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Severini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delisle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Severini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Severini swinging wildly here.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Severini.
Donk. Severini catches Delisle right on the button with a cross.
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Severini throws a combination that misses
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown. Severini fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Delisle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Severini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delisle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle throws a big elbow that misses.
Delisle throws a big elbow that misses.
Severini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Severini looking to control.
Severini controlling Delisle's posture.
Severini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle won't allow Severini to sweep him here.
Delisle trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delisle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Severini keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delisle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Severini is on top in guard.
Delisle has his hands on Severini's head, controlling the position.
Severini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
Severini controlling Delisle's posture.
Delisle trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Severini is very close to passing his half guard.
Severini blocks the strikes from Delisle.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Severini postures up.
Severini wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Delisle trying to control the position.
Severini stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Severini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delisle clinches up with Severini and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Severini throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Severini throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Severini misses with a series of wild punches.
Delisle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Delisle lands with a good body shot.
Delisle fails with the takedown.
Severini is looking to wear down Delisle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Severini misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini swings for the body but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Severini looks to score with a jab to the body but Delisle is just out of range.
Delisle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severini swivels and escapes.
Delisle wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Delisle on the side of the head.
It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Severini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Severini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Severini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Delisle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Severini doesn't seem phased though.
Gauthier Delisle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delisle lands a jab to the nose.
and Severini counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Delisle! He's just covering up as Severini starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
After the big win, Dom Severini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 233 p4p, 324 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 36 p4p, 45 weight class). Alyoshin comes to the cage accompanied by Video killed the radio star. McDonald has chosen Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Grant Alyoshin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Grant Alyoshin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alyoshin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Alyoshin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald jumps guard.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alyoshin is now in half guard.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Alyoshin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald striking off his back but it's not causing Alyoshin any problems.
McDonald is trying to keep Alyoshin in close.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Alyoshin controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alyoshin throws an elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alyoshin's guard. Nice move by McDonald!
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Alyoshin blocks nicely.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald distracts Alyoshin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alyoshin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald throws a strike but Alyoshin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Alyoshin trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Alyoshin is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Alyoshin throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald is in close to Alyoshin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alyoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Alyoshin keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Alyoshin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alyoshin is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonald misses with a combination
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
Alyoshin misses with a straight left.
McDonald lands a head shot.
Alyoshin slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlyoshin.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alyoshin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Alyoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Alyoshin instigates a clinch.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Alyoshin controls his hands.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Alyoshin is controlling the position.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alyoshin.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Alyoshin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alyoshin walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Alyoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alyoshin connects with the punch.
McDonald takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDonald! Alyoshin lets McDonald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alyoshin keeps the fight on the outside.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald catches Alyoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a hook but Alyoshin blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alyoshin manages to avoid it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald punishes Alyoshin's body with a nice straight punch.
Alyoshin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but Alyoshin stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
Alyoshin preventing the sweep.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alyoshin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alyoshin's head.
Alyoshin missing with punches from the bottom.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that second round.
That's time! Alyoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alyoshin looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alyoshin connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Alyoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As McDonald looks to move away, Alyoshin throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
A big right from Alyoshin misses.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Alyoshin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alyoshin finish him?!
McDonald 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!
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Alyoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald tries to get into range but Alyoshin steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McDonald! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alyoshin scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Alyoshin!
A victorious Grant Alyoshin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lydon (ranked 50 p4p, 193 weight class) and Rect Umm (ranked 9 p4p, 33 weight class). Lydon comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - Don't Stop Me Now . Johnny Lydon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rect Umm's chin.
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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Lydon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lydon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lydon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umm checks a low kick from Lydon.
We've been hearing reports that Lydon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lydon throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a two punch combo.
Umm lands a big right hand that sends Lydon crashing to the mat! Umm stays standing though and waves Lydon back to his feet!
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!
Lydon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Lydon throws an off balance right hand
and Umm counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lydon! Umm lets Lydon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lydon is rocked!
Umm misses with a hook. Lydon ducked under it nicely.
Oh Lydon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umm moves away.
Lydon seems to have got his legs back now.
Umm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lydon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umm misses with a hook. Lydon ducked under it nicely.
Lydon moves away from the strike by Umm.
Lydon throws a lazy uppercut
and Umm counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lydon there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm misses the body punch
and Lydon counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Umm.
Lydon misses with a left hand
and Umm counters with a nice right hand that sends Lydon toppling to the canvas! Lydon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Umm finish him?!
Lydon slips a jab from Umm.
Lydon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lydon throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lydon! Umm lets Lydon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umm takes a swing at Lydon's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Lydon misses
and Umm counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rect Umm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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