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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 5317 p4p, 23450 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 531 p4p, 588 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lovanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lovanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tessin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tessin.
Tessin slips under a jab from Lovanov.
Tessin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lovanov lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Lovanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tessin in his tracks.
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Tessin moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Lovanov.
 Tessin is rocked!
A slow jab from Tessin misses its intended target.
Lovanov moves into range and clinches up with Tessin.
Tessin lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tessin.
Lovanov is working Tessin over against the cage.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tessin controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lovanov manages to end up in side control.
Tessin wants to control but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Tessin is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Lovanov working away.
Tessin seems to have recovered his senses.
An elbow from Lovanov crashes against the mat.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control.
The cut above Randy Tessin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovanov cracks Tessin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Randy Tessin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Tessin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 2390 p4p, 3157 weight class) and Ivars Ivanovs (ranked 296 p4p, 369 weight class). Ivanovs has chosen Beastie Boys - Intergalactic as his entrance music. Ivars Ivanovs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivars Ivanovs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Ivanovs misses
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovs.
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovs clinches.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Ivanovs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abner.
Ivanovs blocks a head kick by Abner.
Ivanovs misses with a jab to the body
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovs slips the punch.
Ivanovs throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovs drops Abner with a beautiful combination! Abner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanovs is looking for the KO!
Ivanovs tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovs misses the body punch
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovs misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanovs's head back.
A jab from Ivanovs finds it's way through Abner's defenses.
Uncle Abner's cut is getting worse.
Abner with a hook.
Ivanovs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ivanovs scrambles back to his feet.
Ivanovs throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Abner dodges the punch combination from Ivanovs.
Abner avoids the body shot from Ivanovs.
Abner misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanovs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a crisp one two that drops Ivanovs! Abner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ivanovs to his feet! Ivanovs is in big trouble!
Ivanovs is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ivanovs out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Abner!
Uncle Abner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Glomco Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Marmalade (ranked 3007 p4p, 3402 weight class) and Panagiotis Christoforou (ranked 91 p4p, 104 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Marmalade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Panagiotis Christoforou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoforou scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade looks to land a left hand but Christoforou moved out of range nicely.
Christoforou fakes the body blow, causing Marmalade to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marmalade goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panagiotis Christoforou!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sone Fujimaro (ranked 2184 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 278 p4p, 214 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by Fujimaro misses
and Lynar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujimaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
A lull in the action here as Lynar stalls from top position.
Fujimaro pushes Lynar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lynar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lynar controlling from side mount.
Fujimaro 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.
Lynar trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lynar trying to control the action but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lynar wants to control but Fujimaro is keeping him busy.
Fujimaro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lynar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lynar happy to just control the position for now.
Fujimaro is not content to let Lynar control the position.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynar prevents Fujimaro from escaping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Fujimaro shows good takedown defense.
Lynar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fujimaro tries to kick Lynar off but Lynar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lynar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fujimaro pushes Lynar off looking to stand but Lynar dives back in and keeps control.
Lynar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Lynar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fujimaro enables Lynar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fujimaro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fujimaro has his feet on Lynar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lynar dodges the punch combination from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynar counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujimaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynar somewhat.
Fujimaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fujimaro lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujimaro tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujimaro misses with a looping right.
Lynar throws a counter combo.
Fujimaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynar in his tracks.
Lynar dives in and grabs Fujimaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujimaro pushes down on Lynar's head and hops out.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujimaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujimaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujimaro is retaining full guard.
Lynar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Fujimaro is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fujimaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fujimaro.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Lynar strikes.
Fujimaro misses with a hook
and Lynar counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimaro connects with the punch.
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fujimaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Lynar as he checks the leg kick.
Lynar fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
Lynar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fujimaro's waist but Fujimaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lynar off to one side.
Fujimaro throwing a counter right hand but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro misses with a left hand
and Lynar counters with a left and a right that stings Fujimaro.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Fujimaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fujimaro's guard.
Fujimaro wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Fujimaro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lynar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynar trying to control but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sone Fujimaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fujimaro throws a leg kick
and Lynar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but Lynar avoids the punch easily.
Lynar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fujimaro there.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lynar counter with a right hand.
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fujimaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujimaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lynar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick
and Lynar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujimaro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lynar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynar has him pressed against the cage.
Lynar has Fujimaro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lynar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujimaro tumbling to the mat - Lynar dives into Fujimaro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fujimaro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lynar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lynar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick
and Lynar counters with a left and a right that stings Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands with a hook. Lynar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lynar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujimaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynar somewhat.
Fujimaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Lynar avoided it.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut
and Lynar counters with a shoot takedown. Fujimaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Fujimaro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro breaks from the clinch.
Fujimaro misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujimaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fujimaro's guard.
Lynar trying to control but Fujimaro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujimaro wants to get back to his feet but Lynar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujimaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sone Fujimaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro tests Lynar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynar.
Lynar drops his hands momentarily and Fujimaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Fujimaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fujimaro lands with a straight right. Lynar didn't see that one coming.
Fujimaro looks to land a combination but Lynar avoids it well.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Lynar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fujimaro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fujimaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!
A relieved looking Sone Fujimaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Blumreisinger (ranked 2338 p4p, 3154 weight class) and Babeep Burnmegamedov (ranked 292 p4p, 388 weight class). Burnmegamedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russia National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Blumreisinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Babeep Burnmegamedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnmegamedov looks to land a right hand but Blumreisinger moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Blumreisinger.
Burnmegamedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blumreisinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnmegamedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blumreisinger.
A big left from Burnmegamedov misses.
Blumreisinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnmegamedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnmegamedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burnmegamedov working the body and head with strikes.
Blumreisinger tries to buck Burnmegamedov off but Burnmegamedov is having none of it.
Burnmegamedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blumreisinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blumreisinger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blumreisinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burnmegamedov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blumreisinger works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burnmegamedov is working for a kimura but Blumreisinger is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumreisinger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnmegamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blumreisinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Burnmegamedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blumreisinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burnmegamedov working over Blumreisinger with some ground and pound. Blumreisinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blumreisinger taking some punishment here, with Burnmegamedov in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnmegamedov lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blumreisinger actively working from the bottom here.
Burnmegamedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blumreisinger is trying to control but can't.
Blumreisinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov lands strikes from half guard.
Burnmegamedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blumreisinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burnmegamedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burnmegamedov's back!
Burnmegamedov trying to control the hands but Blumreisinger breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blumreisinger doesn't have the hooks in and Burnmegamedov manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnmegamedov throwing strikes from guard but Blumreisinger blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnmegamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burnmegamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burnmegamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blumreisinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnmegamedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnmegamedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burnmegamedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burnmegamedov landing with the ground and pound.
Burnmegamedov works over Blumreisinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Burnmegamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumreisinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blumreisinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burnmegamedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnmegamedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnmegamedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burnmegamedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blumreisinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blumreisinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burnmegamedov is aware though and is defending well.
Burnmegamedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blumreisinger keeping moving, preventing Burnmegamedov from controlling successfully.
Blumreisinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burnmegamedov defends well.
Burnmegamedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blumreisinger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burnmegamedov uses it to pass to side control.
Blumreisinger is looking to reverse the position.
Burnmegamedov working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blumreisinger is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Babeep Burnmegamedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burnmegamedov misses with a double jab
and Blumreisinger counters with a nice leg kick.
Blumreisinger delivers a nice body kick.
Burnmegamedov gets a clinch.
Burnmegamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blumreisinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Babeep Burnmegamedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Blumreisinger. That snapped Burnmegamedov's head back.
Burnmegamedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burnmegamedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blumreisinger tries to pull guard but Burnmegamedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blumreisinger trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnmegamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blumreisinger ducks under a wild hook from Burnmegamedov.
Blumreisinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blumreisinger slips under a jab from Burnmegamedov.
Blumreisinger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burnmegamedov scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov gets a clinch.
Blumreisinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Blumreisinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnmegamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blumreisinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Blumreisinger missing with knees to the body.
Burnmegamedov tries to throw a body punch but Blumreisinger avoids it by throwing Burnmegamedov back against the cage.
Blumreisinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnmegamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blumreisinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnmegamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Burnmegamedov tries to break the clinch but Blumreisinger is controlling the position.
Burnmegamedov avoiding damage as Blumreisinger throws knees to the body.
Burnmegamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burnmegamedov has Blumreisinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blumreisinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Blumreisinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babeep Burnmegamedov.
Blumreisinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burnmegamedov is defending well for now.
Burnmegamedov avoiding damage as Blumreisinger throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger tries to land a knee to the head but Burnmegamedov blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burnmegamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blumreisinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Blumreisinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnmegamedov avoids the damage to the body.
Burnmegamedov is trying to drag Blumreisinger to the mat but Blumreisinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burnmegamedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blumreisinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blumreisinger throws a body kick that misses.
Blumreisinger wants to clinch.
Burnmegamedov throws out a counter right but Blumreisinger avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blumreisinger. Burnmegamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnmegamedov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Blumreisinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burnmegamedov is defending well for now.
Blumreisinger tries to stall but Burnmegamedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burnmegamedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Blumreisinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burnmegamedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blumreisingers head.
Blumreisinger missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blumreisinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burnmegamedov works on Blumreisinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Burnmegamedov cracks Blumreisinger with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnmegamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blumreisinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blumreisinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chris Blumreisinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blumreisinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnmegamedov avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Burnmegamedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Blumreisinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burnmegamedov is defending well for now.
Burnmegamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burnmegamedov is working Blumreisinger over against the cage.
Burnmegamedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blumreisinger is trying to keep an underhook but Burnmegamedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blumreisinger tries to roll over but Burnmegamedov keeps him under control.
Burnmegamedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov trying to pass the guard but Blumreisinger defending well.
Burnmegamedov working Blumreisinger over with strikes.
Burnmegamedov working the head and body with strikes.
Burnmegamedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnmegamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Babeep Burnmegamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burnmegamedov gets a clinch.
Burnmegamedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blumreisinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burnmegamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnmegamedov is looking for a takedown.
Blumreisinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burnmegamedov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blumreisinger looking to throw knees to the head but Burnmegamedov is blocking nicely.
Blumreisinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burnmegamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnmegamedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnmegamedov lands a takedown into guard.
Burnmegamedov lands a couple of digs.
Burnmegamedov trying to control but Blumreisinger is working from the bottom.
Blumreisinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burnmegamedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumreisinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burnmegamedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnmegamedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnmegamedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blumreisinger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnmegamedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnmegamedov postures up and lands a big shot to Blumreisinger's brow.
Burnmegamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumreisinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnmegamedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blumreisinger's head.
Blumreisinger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burnmegamedov escapes and throws Blumreisinger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blumreisinger regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burnmegamedov connects with a nice short shot to Blumreisinger's temple.
Burnmegamedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blumreisinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blumreisinger actively working from the bottom here.
Burnmegamedov working over Blumreisinger with some ground and pound. Blumreisinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burnmegamedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burnmegamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blumreisinger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnmegamedov.
Blumreisinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burnmegamedov pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blumreisinger is looking for a triangle but Burnmegamedov pushes his legs off easily.
Blumreisinger has momentary wrist control but Burnmegamedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Blumreisinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burnmegamedov with a nice head shot there.
Burnmegamedov is working Blumreisinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burnmegamedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blumreisinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burnmegamedov has managed to get both his arms back between Blumreisinger's legs - danger averted.
Burnmegamedov with a nice head shot there.
 Blumreisinger is rocked!
Burnmegamedov trying to control but Blumreisinger is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnmegamedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blumreisinger's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnmegamedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blumreisinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burnmegamedov is in close to Blumreisinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Blumreisinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnmegamedov works over Blumreisinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Burnmegamedov throwing strikes but missing.
Burnmegamedov wants to control from the top but Blumreisinger keeps moving.
Blumreisinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babeep Burnmegamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burnmegamedov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babeep Burnmegamedov!
In his post fight interview, Babeep Burnmegamedov gave a big smile as he said 'Alhamdulillah'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moana Tautua (ranked 2081 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Sunshine Okafor (ranked 264 p4p, 227 weight class). Okafor has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moana Tautua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunshine Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Tautua has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Tautua moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tautua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tautua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tautua moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tautua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tautua shoots and misses
and Tautua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor tests Tautua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tautua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Tautua to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor!
In his post fight interview, Sunshine Okafor 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 1365 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 138 p4p, 204 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krenakore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Krenak Nak Inhauit Borum Rerre. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mengrire Krenakore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Krenakore.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krenakore manages to avoid it.
Krenakore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
Krenakore blocks a jab.
Krenakore dodges the punch combination from Keane.
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Keane lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krenakore slips a jab from Keane.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krenakore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Keane misses with a hook
and Krenakore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Keane lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Keane slips under a jab from Krenakore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krenakore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krenakore slips under a jab.
Krenakore throws a big counter combination but Keane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Krenakore counters with a two punch combo.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krenakore moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Keane misses with a body shot
and Krenakore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
As Keane looks to move away, Krenakore throws a big counter combo but Keane just gets out of the way.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krenakore counters with a straight right hand.
Krenakore staying out of range there.
Krenakore takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Krenakore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krenakore moves away from the strike by Keane.
Krenakore takes one on the button.
Krenakore is rocked!
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Krenakore lands with a shot to the body.
Krenakore scores with a shot to the body.
Krenakore cracks Keane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Krenakore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keane to stand back up!
Keane is rocked!
Krenakore lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Keane is looking to close the distance but Krenakore sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Keane crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Keane is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mengrire Krenakore!
After winning the bout, Mengrire Krenakore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1428 p4p, 1098 weight class) and Trimagasi Junior (ranked 199 p4p, 154 weight class). Trimagasi Junior has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dmitry Boytsov's chin.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trimagasi Junior!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boytsov. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boytsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boytsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Junior can pounce on him.
Boytsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boytsov throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junior with a nice cross.
Junior throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boytsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Junior's guard.
Junior is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Boytsov dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Boytsov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior is pulling down on Boytsov's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior is pulling down on Boytsov's head to control his posture.
Boytsov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Boytsov trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there.
Boytsov stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Junior has control of Boytsov's left arm, preventing Boytsov from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boytsov is out of range.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boytsov. Boytsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trimagasi Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Boytsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Boytsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov'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.
A shot to the liver by Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Boytsov misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a left to the body.
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Junior throws a hook but Boytsov blocks it.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Boytsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Boytsov off balance momentarily.
Boytsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boytsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Boytsov shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boytsov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov moves forwards but Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Junior fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boytsov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boytsov looks to clinch but Junior throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boytsov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trimagasi Junior!
Trimagasi Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 379 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 62 p4p, 183 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby - On Me. Kanaani has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler tries to sprawl but Kanaani drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McWrestler gets full guard.
McWrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McWrestler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kanaani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McWrestler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McWrestler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully.
Kanaani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McWrestler throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler lands a decent shot there.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but McWrestler blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanaani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McWrestler finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanaani's head.
Kanaani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McWrestler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanaani's head.
McWrestler lands a nice shot that snaps Kanaani's head back.
McWrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kanaani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kanaani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McWrestler pulls Kanaani in close to prevent any damage.
Kanaani tries to stand but McWrestler is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani preventing the sweep.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kanaani working his ground and pound in the gym.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanaani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanaani looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler distracts Kanaani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanaani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani pushes McWrestler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kanaani misses with the combination.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWrestler.
McWrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kanaani sneaks out the side door and pushes McWrestler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanaani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kanaani throws a low kick but it's checked well by McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
McWrestler attempts a counter takedown but Kanaani avoids it well and moves away.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McWrestler misses with a jab to the body
and Kanaani counters with a takedown into side control.
Kanaani tries to score with some ground and pound. McWrestler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kanaani throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kanaani lands a decent elbow from side control.
McWrestler wants to control but Kanaani postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McWrestler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kanaani wants to pass the guard but McWrestler is defending well.
McWrestler controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani is looking to stall here but McWrestler recovers full guard.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanaani won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
McWrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kanaani throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
Kanaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McWrestler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kanaani drives through with a takedown into McWrestler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McWrestler pushes Kanaani off and scrambles back to his feet.
McWrestler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kanaani counters with a series of strikes. McWrestler will be more careful next time no doubt.
McWrestler swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
McWrestler misses with a takedown attempt
and Kanaani counters with a leg kick.
Kanaani fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McWrestler to the ground. Kanaani is now in McWrestler's guard.
McWrestler has momentary wrist control but Kanaani slips an elbow through the middle.
McWrestler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanaani's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
McWrestler won't allow Kanaani to get back to his feet.
McWrestler trying to control but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Kanaani controlling McWrestler's posture.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.
Kanaani trying to control the position here.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanaani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McWrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehdi Kanaani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kanaani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani drives through with a takedown into guard.
McWrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler is trying to keep Kanaani in close.
McWrestler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McWrestler has his hands on Kanaani's head, controlling the position.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanaani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McWrestler landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Kanaani keeps moving.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Kanaani keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kanaani looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kanaani! But no joy.
McWrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kanaani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McWrestler leaning against his opponent.
McWrestler has Kanaani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kanaani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kanaani has McWrestler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kanaani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McWrestler tumbling to the mat - Kanaani dives into McWrestler's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler trying to control the position.
Kanaani is fighting to break McWrestler's control of his arms but McWrestler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McWrestler looking to control.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Kanaani controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanaani's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanaani can do anything to dispel that myth.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler trying to control but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mehdi Kanaani just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kanaani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kanaani lands in his opponent's guard.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McWrestler holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanaani trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kanaani trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but McWrestler blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler lands a right hook to the body.
Kanaani gets the takedown into side control.
Kanaani in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kanaani wants to control but McWrestler is keeping him busy.
McWrestler manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler trying to control from the bottom.
McWrestler keeping control of the position.
McWrestler is looking to improve his position.
Kanaani trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Kanaani throwing shots but McWrestler is blocking nicely.
Kanaani throwing shots but McWrestler is blocking nicely.
Kanaani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kanaani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
McWrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kanaani manages to get himself to full guard.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kanaani is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McWrestler wants to pass the guard but Kanaani is keeping the position.
Kanaani has his hands on McWrestler's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McWrestler wants to clinch up but Kanaani keeps it at a distance.
Kanaani misses with a body kick.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanaani throws a half hearted mid kick.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McWrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kanaani's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanaani. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McWrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kanaani.
Kanaani closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McWrestler quickly recovers to half guard.
McWrestler missing with punches from the bottom.
Kanaani throwing shots but McWrestler is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani wants to stand up but McWrestler is controlling the position.
Kanaani is nestled in close to McWrestler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McWrestler wants to control but Kanaani is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Kanaani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McWrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kanaani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kanaani's back!
Mehdi Kanaani has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWrestler scores with strikes from the back.
McWrestler controlling from the back.
Kanaani is really stuck here.
McWrestler wants to control but Kanaani is keeping busy.
Dude McWrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehdi Kanaani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kanaani. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McWrestler lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kanaani.
Kanaani is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McWrestler.
McWrestler tries to get the hooks in deep but Kanaani pushed the leg off.
McWrestler controls the position.
Kanaani trying to control but not successfully.
McWrestler lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to get the hooks in deep but Kanaani pushed the leg off.
Kanaani trying to control but not successfully.
McWrestler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McWrestler.
Kanaani is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McWrestler off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kanaani covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kanaani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kanaani is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kanaani is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McWrestler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kanaani.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanaani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mehdi Kanaani!
A relieved looking Mehdi Kanaani 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 142 p4p, 323 weight class) and Mustafa Owens (ranked 15 p4p, 40 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustafa Owens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Owens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Owens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Owens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Owens misses with a hook.
Wright gets a clinch.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens lands a right hand.
Owens lands a nice uppercut.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Owens.
Wright pushes Owens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owens tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright blocks the elbow strike.
Owens blocks a body shot from Wright.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.
Owens throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Owens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Owens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Owens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Owens misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Owens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright slips under a jab from Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Owens. That one must have hurt.
Mustafa Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Wright.
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Owens scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Owens!
Owens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Wright misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Wright stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright stalks Owens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Owens's face. Owens staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Owens scores with a kick to the body.
Owens lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carter Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright slips a straight right by Owens.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Owens catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Owens scores with a kick to the body.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Owens thumps Wright with a low kick.
Owens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Carter Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Owens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owens swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Owens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Owens. Beautiful body shot.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Owens checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Owens thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Owens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Jab from Owens.
Jeez, Carter Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Owens cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright presses Owens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owens.
Nice elbow from Owens.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa Owens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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