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SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny McFly (ranked 2033 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 284 p4p, 400 weight class). Jonny McFly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McFly misses with a looping right.
Jonny McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from McFly.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFly.
McFly tries to clinch up.
McFly throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFly throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a head shot. McFly uses the momentum to regain guard.
McFly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McFly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
McFly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but McFly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McFly's guard.
McFly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
McFly is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFly tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura winds up and cracks McFly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McFly has his hands clasped together around Nakamura's back. He's all about the action.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McFly tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura trying to control the pace.
Nakamura prevents McFly from improving his position.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McFly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McFly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
McFly is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McFly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
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.
McFly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McFly defends it well.
McFly tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura has hold of one of McFly's legs. McFly is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McFly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFly managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura cracks McFly with a solid left hand.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
McFly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but McFly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura is stalling in the full guard.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura cracks McFly with a solid left hand.
Nakamura being controlled here momentarily.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nakamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. McFly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by McFly!
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is keen to just control but McFly is a slippery customer.
McFly wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFly tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
McFly throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by McFly there.
McFly darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
McFly prevents a takedown attempt there.
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura stalling.
McFly misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFly is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but McFly prevents it.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jonny McFly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurizuri Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Nakamura has hold of one of McFly's legs. McFly is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nakamura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but McFly keeps moving.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura is in close to McFly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura pushing down on McFly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jonny McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFly has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFly trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but McFly dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakamura is keen to just control but McFly is a slippery customer.
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but McFly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McFly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a strike but McFly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McFly looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McFly's hands.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
McFly throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
Jonny McFly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from McFly.
McFly throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFly momentarily.
McFly misses with a body shot
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McFly!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakamura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lund (ranked 1178 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Jake Drummond (ranked 170 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Lund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund lands an overhand right.
Lund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drummond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lund in his tracks.
Lund gets a clinch.
Lund lands a left hand.
Drummond prevents a body shot from Lund.
Lund swings wildly with an uppercut but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drummond manages to break the clinch.
Lund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lund clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drummond's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Drummond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drummond takes an elbow to the temple.
Lund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Drummond breaks from the clinch.
Lund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drummond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond checks a leg kick nicely.
Lund misses the shot to the body.
Drummond missing with a left hand there. Lund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lund moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Drummond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drummond has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drummond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lund digs a good hook to Drummond's body.
Drummond throws a jab when Lund was well out of range.
Drummond throws an overhand right that lands on Lund's shoulder, as Lund tries to avoid the shot.
Lund connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lund moves out of range of the strikes.
Lund moves away from the strike by Drummond.
The fighters circling - Drummond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drummond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drummond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drummond sizes up Lund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drummond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Lund does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond scores with a jab to the head.
Lund takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Lund has closed the distance and engaged Drummond in a clinch.
Lund lands an uppercut.
Lund digs a right hand into Drummond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drummond's gas tank.
Lund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lund can't find room to land a body shot as Drummond controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
Lund lands a shoulder strike.
Lund keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drummond's efforts to push away.
Lund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drummond wants to break free but Lund has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drummond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lund.
A head kick by Drummond misses
and Lund counters by clinching up.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lund is looking to control Drummond's arms but Drummond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lund has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is trying to force a seperation but Lund has the dominant position.
Lund takes a shot to the head.
Lund cracks Drummond with a nice body shot.
Lund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drummond breaks the clinch.
Lund slips under a jab from Drummond.
Lund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Drummond misses the jab.
Drummond throws the left hand but Lund avoids the punch easily.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Lund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lund throws out a leg kick but Drummond moves out of range and Lund only half commits.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lund. Drummond shrugs it off though.
Lund moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Lund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Drummond tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drummond throws out the jab.
Lund tries to clinch up.
Lund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lund lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Lund moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Lund misses with a hook. Drummond ducked under it nicely.
Lund thuds his right hand into Drummond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drummond misses with a few strikes there.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drummond shoots in and gets a takedown into Lund's guard.
Lund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drummond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drummond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drummond throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lund pulls Drummond in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Lund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drummond throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and Lund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drummond tests Lund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drummond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lund cracks Drummond with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lund. That's going to slow Drummond down.
Drummond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Lund throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond tries to land a leg kick but Lund saw it coming and moves away.
Drummond misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drummond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lund is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drummond throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund counters with a good low kick that Drummond was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Drummond.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Lund slips the punch.
Lund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drummond throws a solid leg kick but Lund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drummond.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drummond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lund under the eye.
Lund moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jake Drummond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lund tests Drummond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drummond shoots in and gets a takedown into Lund's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drummond trying to control but Lund is working from the bottom.
Drummond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond passes into half guard.
Lund is staying active underneath Drummond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lund tries to get out of the position.
Lund regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drummond.
Drummond trying to control but Lund is working from the bottom.
Drummond throwing strikes but missing.
Lund keeping full guard, as Drummond tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drummond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drummond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lund 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 Drummond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drummond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aaron Lund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lund getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drummond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lund wants to clinch.
A jab from Drummond misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund cracks Drummond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drummond throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Drummond misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lund.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
Lund tries to clinch but Drummond is having none of it.
Drummond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
Lund lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Drummond misses with a hook
and Lund counters with a body kick that stops Drummond in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lund cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Lund doesn't manage to clinch there - Drummond circles away.
Drummond throws a chopping leg kick but Lund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lund.
Lund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lund wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Lund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drummond avoids a kick to the body.
Lund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drummond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drummond misses with a body shot.
Drummond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drummond.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Drummond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drummond to score with a decent uppercut.
Lund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drummond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drummond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund thuds his shin into the meat of Drummond's side.
Lund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lund lands with a shot to the body.
Drummond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drummond scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond connects with the punch.
Lund avoids the head kick by Drummond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond tries to land a front kick but Lund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lund swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lund connects with a leg kick.
Lund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lund wants to clinch but Drummond slips to the side
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Lund.
A hook to the body from Lund.
Drummond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drummond.
Lund can't find room to land a body shot as Drummond controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lund.
Drummond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lund lands with a left to the head.
Drummond swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lund.
Aaron Lund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund blocks an elbow strike from Drummond.
Drummond is trying to push Lund away but Lund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drummond.
Lund managing to block the knees to the body from Drummond.
Lund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drummond blocks an elbow strike.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
Lund avoids a wild elbow strike from Drummond.
Lund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lund lands a hook that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drummond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drummond can't break the clinch.
Drummond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Lund.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drummond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drummond wants to break free but Lund has control.
Drummond is looking to break free of the clinch but Lund has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lund.
Lund lands with a light punch inside.
Lund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drummond can do to turn this around?
Lund tries to throw a body punch but Drummond avoids it by throwing Lund back against the cage.
Lund lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lund lands an elbow just above Drummond 's eye.
Drummond is looking to break free of the clinch but Lund has double underhooks.
Drummond throws an elbow that misses.
Aaron Lund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drummond struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
Lund blocking some punches.
Lund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drummond takes a shot to the head.
Lund lands with a light punch inside.
 Drummond is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Lund.
Drummond wants to break free but Lund has control.
Lund displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drummond up against the cage.
Drummond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is trying to push Lund away but Lund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Drummond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund lands a right hand.
Drummond tries to land a knee to the head but Lund blocks with his arms.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
Drummond jumps guard but Lund stands there with Drummond around his waist. Drummond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drummond misses with a body punch.
Lund digs a right hand underneath Drummond's ribcage. Drummond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drummond is trying to break free.
Lund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jake Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Lund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lund!
A pretty intense looking Aaron Lund took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Gentil (ranked 827 p4p, 973 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 102 p4p, 118 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Gentil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentil lands with a nice body kick.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pugacheva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gentil counters with a nice body shot.
Pugacheva defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil 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 Pugacheva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pugacheva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pugacheva thuds his right hand into Gentil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugacheva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil thumps Pugacheva with a low kick.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Pugacheva seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Pugacheva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugacheva tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Pugacheva. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil wants to slow Pugacheva down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPugacheva.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Gentil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a head kick!
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Pugacheva with an uppercut!
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches.
Pugacheva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pugacheva wants to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch position.
Pugacheva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil feints and then cracks Pugacheva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pugacheva down.
Pugacheva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Pugacheva tries to counter with a clinch but Gentil shakes him off and moves away.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil throws a solid leg kick but Pugacheva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gentil.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugacheva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the head.
Pugacheva throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Gentil lands.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Pugacheva needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil lands a jab to Pugacheva's midsection.
Good exchange - Pugacheva coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pugacheva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
Pugacheva misses with a looping right.
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Pugacheva misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva misses with a hook.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick from Pugacheva.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Gentil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil throws a lazy head kick
and Pugacheva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Gentil connects with a right hand. Pugacheva shakes it off.
Gentil blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
A good leg kick by Pugacheva.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva blocks a low kick nicely.
Pugacheva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gentil swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pugacheva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil cracks Pugacheva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Pugacheva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
And Gentil counters with a quick kick to the body but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pugacheva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva drops his hands momentarily and Gentil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Gentil has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gentil misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pugacheva checks a leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pugacheva. That did some damage!
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Pugacheva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pugacheva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugacheva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Pugacheva avoided it.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pugacheva tried to score with a low kick but Gentil checks it.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pugacheva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Pugacheva lands with a good body shot.
Gentil is looking to slow Pugacheva down with leg kicks.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Gentil works Pugacheva's body with a nice hook.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil with a hook.
Pugacheva throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Pugacheva scores with a nice body kick.
Gentil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pugacheva walks into a left hand.
Pugacheva misses the jab.
Gentil scores with a jab.
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil clobbers Pugacheva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pugacheva with the inside leg kick.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Pugacheva tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva throws a nice head kick!
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Gentil with a series of wild strikes but Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pugacheva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pugacheva. Pugacheva obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugacheva throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pugacheva checks it well.
Pugacheva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pugacheva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva walks into a jab.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Gentil throws a nice head kick!
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pugacheva.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva misses with a combination
and Gentil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pugacheva to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gentil in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pugacheva just manages to avoid it.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Gentil.
Pugacheva wants to counter with a clinch but Gentil pushes him away.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva checks a low kick from Gentil.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugacheva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil pushes Pugacheva away with a front kick.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
An out of breath Paulo Gentil 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 New Breed One (ranked 1023 p4p, 884 weight class) and Niko Alzate (ranked 62 p4p, 51 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Alzate connects with a single shot there.
Alzate throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! One crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alzate - the referee stops the clock and One gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alzate. One manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
A low kick from Alzate is predictable there
and One counters with a takedown into side control.
Alzate is looking to reverse the position.
Alzate struggling a bit here.
One cracks Alzate with a big right hand but Alzate just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
One wants to control but Alzate is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from One crashes against the mat.
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alzate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One tries for a kimura but Alzate is defending well.
Alzate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alzate can't do much from the bottom here.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzate keeps working.
One throws a strike aimed at the side of Alzate's head but Alzate avoids it well.
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.
Alzate can't do much from the bottom here.
One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alzate, who protects the arm well.
One postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alzate wants to control but One postures up.
Alzate is not content to let One control the position.
One working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
One wants to control but Alzate is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no One has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alzate, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzate is trying to control One's posture but One avoids it.
Alzate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
One trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
One defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. One checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alzate, as that shot connected.
One misses with a body shot.
Alzate stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt One.
Alzate feints and then cracks One's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow One down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that New Breed One will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alzate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alzate feints and then cracks One's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow One down.
Alzate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.
Alzate has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
One dodges the punch combination from Alzate.
Alzate throws a solid leg kick but One takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzate.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One attempts a counter takedown but Alzate avoids it well and moves away.
Alzate throws out a leg kick but One moves out of range and Alzate only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alzate sprawls well initially but One persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
One is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alzate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time One.
Alzate actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate actively working from the bottom here.
One is keen to just control but Alzate is a slippery customer.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One is trying for a kimura here. Alzate looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! One wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). New Breed One!
A relieved looking New Breed One thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaido Graindo (ranked 1195 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 170 p4p, 172 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kaido Graindo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kaido Graindo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graindo scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Graindo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson lands a few punches from side control.
Gustavsson grinds an elbow into Graindo's temple.
Graindo is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson working the head with strikes.
Gustavsson working away.
Gustavsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graindo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Graindo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graindo gets full guard.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graindo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graindo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustavsson works over Graindo with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustavsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graindo has momentary wrist control but Gustavsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Graindo'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graindo wants to sweep but no luck.
Graindo working a defensive guard here.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustavsson throws a body punch but Graindo moves out of range.
Graindo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Gustavsson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graindo misses with an uppercut
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graindo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustavsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gustavsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graindo counters with a stiff right hand.
Graindo swinging wildly here.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the side of Graindo's head but Graindo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Graindo misses its intended target.
Gustavsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graindo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustavsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Graindo misses with a few strikes there.
Graindo scores with a decent looking hook.
Gustavsson misses the jab.
Graindo feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graindo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graindo tries for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away easily
and Gustavsson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graindo misses with a body punch
enabling Gustavsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Graindo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustavsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaido Graindo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Gustavsson.
Graindo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustavsson misses with a right hand
letting Graindo counter with a right hand.
Kaido Graindo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graindo misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Gustavsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graindo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gustavsson misses with a takedown
enabling Graindo to counter with a crisp jab.
Graindo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graindo drops Gustavsson with a beautiful combination! Gustavsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Graindo is looking for the KO!
Gustavsson is rocked!
Graindo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gustavsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gustavsson looks to clinch but Graindo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gustavsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kaido Graindo!
Kaido Graindo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 591 p4p, 362 weight class) and Manuel Silva (ranked 89 p4p, 57 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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva misses with a head kick.
It looked like Kneereaper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Kneereaper misses.
Silva punishes Kneereaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kneereaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kneereaper quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kneereaper has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva working over Kneereaper with some ground and pound. Kneereaper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Kneereaper looking for the choke from the back.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva tries to hold on but Kneereaper pushes him away.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kneereaper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Kneereaper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kneereaper is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kneereaper's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Kneereaper to pass to mount.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Kneereaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kneereaper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva wants to sweep here but Kneereaper controlling him for the moment.
Silva is trying to keep Kneereaper in close.
Kneereaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kneereaper passes into half guard.
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneereaper is working away from the top position though.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneereaper's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva cracks Kneereaper with a solid left hand.
Silva is in close to Kneereaper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneereaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kneereaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Kneereaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva stands up over Kneereaper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kneereaper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva working the head with strikes.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Kneereaper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kneereaper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneereaper controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
Kneereaper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva tries to escape but Kneereaper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kneereaper lands with a nice body punch.
Kneereaper throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva swings for the body but Kneereaper moves out of range.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kneereaper.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kneereaper defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper misses the shot to the body.
Kneereaper misses with a straight left.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneereaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Twisty Kneereaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kneereaper's brow.
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Kneereaper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva works over Kneereaper with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kneereaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kneereaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
 Kneereaper is rocked!
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Oh Kneereaper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva works over Kneereaper with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Kneereaper seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Kneereaper's brow.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kneereaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva gets to his feet and stands over Kneereaper, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kneereaper felt that one! Silva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kneereaper from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
Our winner, Manuel Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 498 p4p, 688 weight class) and Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 65 p4p, 93 weight class). Ziyaeddin has chosen Roswell's Spell by Chevelle as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Amir Ziyaeddin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov throws a wild body kick that Ziyaeddin sees coming a mile off.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Ziyaeddin throws a nice looking combination but Shipilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shipilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ziyaeddin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shipilov's hands.
Shipilov cracks a nice hook into Ziyaeddin's ribs.
Ziyaeddin tries to bum rush Shipilov with a series of wild strikes but Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziyaeddin misses with a body shot.
Ziyaeddin moves away from the strike by Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shipilov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shipilov connects with a leg kick.
Shipilov 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.
Ziyaeddin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziyaeddin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shipilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shipilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Amir Ziyaeddin has been cut.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Ziyaeddin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziyaeddin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shipilov sprawls well initially but Ziyaeddin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shipilov has one foot on Ziyaeddin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shipilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziyaeddin on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov stuffs the takedown.
Shipilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ziyaeddin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Ziyaeddin moves away and avoids it.
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
Ziyaeddin lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Ziyaeddin misses its intended target.
Ziyaeddin tries to move into range but Shipilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Ziyaeddin moves out of range.
Shipilov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Ziyaeddin misses.
Shipilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ziyaeddin jabs Shipilov right on the nose. Shipilov blinks but takes it well.
Shipilov misses with a wild body shot.
Ziyaeddin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ziyaeddin tests Shipilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Shipilov does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shipilov.
Shipilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziyaeddin. Ziyaeddin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shipilov throws a looping overhand right but Ziyaeddin ducks down to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shipilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziyaeddin's head.
A big left from Ziyaeddin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ziyaeddin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shipilov swinging wildly here.
Shipilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ziyaeddin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shipilov to the ground. Ziyaeddin is now in Shipilov's guard.
Ziyaeddin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipilov wants to stand but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin is standing up over Shipilov. Shipilov looks to escape but Ziyaeddin dives into side control.
Shipilov tries to escape but Ziyaeddin is in control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Shipilov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shipilov pushes Ziyaeddin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ziyaeddin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ziyaeddin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ziyaeddin in side control, throwing shots but Shipilov defends.
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Ziyaeddin crashes against the mat.
Shipilov tries to escape but Ziyaeddin is in control.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipilov keeps working.
Shipilov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziyaeddin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ziyaeddin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Shipilov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shipilov wants to get back to his feet but Ziyaeddin is dominant here and he's now got Shipilov's back!
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet but Ziyaeddin has full control of the position and if anything, Shipilov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ziyaeddin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shipilov prevents Ziyaeddin from getting a body triangle.
Shipilov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amir Ziyaeddin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amir Ziyaeddin'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.
Ziyaeddin misses with a takedown
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shipilov.
Ziyaeddin lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Shipilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem phased though.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov thows a leg kick but Ziyaeddin checks it
and Ziyaeddin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shipilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
Shipilov tries to kick Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziyaeddin stalling.
Shipilov is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziyaeddin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziyaeddin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ziyaeddin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov takes a swing at Ziyaeddin's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziyaeddin shoots in and drives through. Shipilov sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziyaeddin misses the target.
Shipilov misses with a hook.
Ziyaeddin misses with a looping left.
Shipilov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Shipilov misses with a straight right.
Shipilov takes a swing at Ziyaeddin's ribcage but misses.
Ziyaeddin fails with the takedown.
Sergey Shipilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Ziyaeddin.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov cracks Ziyaeddin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziyaeddin scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipilov 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 Ziyaeddin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ziyaeddin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziyaeddin throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziyaeddin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shipilov tries to avoid it but Ziyaeddin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shipilov to the ground. Shipilov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziyaeddin moves out of range as Shipilov strikes.
Shipilov throws the left hand but Ziyaeddin avoids the punch easily.
Ziyaeddin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov moves forwards but Ziyaeddin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziyaeddin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziyaeddin throws a lazy uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shipilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziyaeddin throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Ziyaeddin lands with an overhand left.
Shipilov moves out of range as Ziyaeddin strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin throws a right hand that misses
letting Shipilov counter with a right hand.
Shipilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shipilov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sergey Shipilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziyaeddin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziyaeddin is breathing heavily.
Shipilov throws a combination. Ziyaeddin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shipilov cracks Ziyaeddin with a good jab.
Shipilov lands a head kick!
Ziyaeddin is rocked!
Ziyaeddin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shipilov counters with a crisp right that sends Ziyaeddin to the canvas! Shipilov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Shipilov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 366 p4p, 304 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 57 p4p, 46 weight class). Womba has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Beach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba slips under a jab.
Womba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Womba counters with a takedown into side control.
Beach controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Womba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Womba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Womba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beach has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beach is looking for a sweep.
Womba is staying tight to Beach's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beach is avoiding damage well.
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.
Womba with the ground and pound but Beach regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Womba thows a huge punch but Beach dodges it nicely.
Womba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Womba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Womba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beach blocking the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Womba wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beach?
Womba misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Beach has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Womba's lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Womba is trying to work for a kimura but Beach is defending well.
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Womba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba is working for an americana but Beach has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Womba was thinking about the submission.
Womba stopping the sweep attempt from Beach.
Beach is working hard here to advance position.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beach defend it? Womba steps over the head and cranks it - Beach is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Womba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 232 p4p, 288 weight class) and James Fusi (ranked 40 p4p, 44 weight class). McGuire's entrance music is Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Fusi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusi looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
Fusi blocks a leg kick.
Fusi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fusi throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Fusi sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fusi is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Fusi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fusi throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuire is defended easily by Fusi.
As McGuire backs off Fusi throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Fusi takes it in his stride.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fusi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Fusi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Fusi misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fusi slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Fusi misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire feints and as Fusi raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fusi pushes McGuire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fusi walks straight into a right hand from McGuire - that's dropped him! McGuire jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fusi from any more punishment! Fusi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire 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 Oliver Lancaster (ranked 14 p4p, 109 weight class) and Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 3 p4p, 22 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Oliver Lancaster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oliver Lancaster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Lancaster shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Hopkins 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 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
Giuseppe Hopkins 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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