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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ramirez (ranked 2341 p4p, 5899 weight class) and Christian Blake (ranked 295 p4p, 575 weight class). Ramirez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get Lucky. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Blake!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blake jumps guard and drags Ramirez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blake is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Ramirez!
After the fight, Richard Ramirez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lil Mosey (ranked 2494 p4p, 4033 weight class) and Guy Bernier (ranked 251 p4p, 369 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Mosey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Bernier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mosey.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.
Mosey shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernier 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 Mosey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mosey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Bernier with that takedown attempt.
Mosey goes for a double leg but Bernier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernier continues to drive forward.
Bernier stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier breaks the clinch.
Bernier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mosey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mosey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mosey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosey is pushing down on Bernier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bernier is fighting to maintain full guard but Mosey has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mosey 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.
Mosey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bernier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mosey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosey trying to pass the guard but Bernier defending well.
Bernier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mosey wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mosey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mosey wants to pass the guard but Bernier is defending well.
Mosey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernier won't allow Mosey to pass to mount.
Mosey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mosey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Mosey is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bernier tries to reverse the position but Mosey maintains control.
Mosey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mosey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mosey looking to ground and pound but Bernier is blocking nicely.
Bernier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosey looking for a guillotine from mount but Bernier is having none of it.
Mosey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mosey unloads with some shots from mount but Bernier bucks and avoids them well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bernier turns into him and now he's in Mosey's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mosey holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernier manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Mosey 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.
Mosey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mosey moves nicely into side control.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Mosey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mosey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernier, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosey with the ground and pound but Bernier regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bernier is in trouble now - Mosey has advanced to mount!
Mosey prevents Bernier from getting the reversal.
Mosey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bernier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bernier!
Mosey has Bernier pulled in close to control his posture.
Mosey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bernier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernier trying to control but Mosey is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mosey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bernier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mosey is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernier is defending against the submission attempts here by Mosey.
Mosey is trying to work for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Mosey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernier is just riding it out for now. Mosey eventually gives up the hold.
Mosey works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Mosey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mosey dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernier wants the takedown. Mosey is fighting it off but Bernier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mosey's guard against the cage.
Mosey trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosey is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosey is pulling down on Bernier's head. It's preventing any offense from Bernier, at least for the moment.
Bernier forces his way into half guard.
Guy Bernier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Mosey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Mosey wants to improve his position but Bernier is controlling well.
Bernier is just content to waste time from the top position. Mosey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mosey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mosey is trying to work for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Mosey thows a huge punch but Bernier dodges it nicely.
Mosey trying to mount his opponent but Bernier defends it.
Mosey is working for a submission of some sort.
Mosey is just content to waste time from the top position. Bernier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bernier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosey.
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.
Mosey pushes down on Bernier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bernier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mosey is stalling here. Bernier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mosey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bernier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mosey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bernier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bernier not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mosey 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Mosey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waramunt Haber Jr (ranked 2177 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 227 p4p, 294 weight class). Waramunt Haber Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Dux's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waramunt Haber Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux is looking for the big counter here.
Dux misses with a body shot
and Haber Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
Dux tries to advance to mount but can't.
Haber Jr is looking for a sweep.
Dux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dux has hold of Haber Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Haber Jr seems comfortable defending it but Dux has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Haber Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Haber Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dux couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank Dux, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 1178 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Daron Acemoglu (ranked 164 p4p, 244 weight class). The key to victory for Shug Skinner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daron Acemoglu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner slips under a jab.
Acemoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Acemoglu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skinner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Acemoglu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skinner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skinner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acemoglu works Skinner's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skinner connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Acemoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acemoglu throws a hook but Skinner avoids it easily.
Skinner darts in and clinches Acemoglu up against the cage.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Acemoglu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skinner is defending well.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
Acemoglu throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skinner.
Acemoglu dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skinner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Skinner avoids the punch easily.
Skinner works over Acemoglu's head and body with a nice combination.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner walks into a stiff left hand from Acemoglu.
Skinner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acemoglu.
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Acemoglu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Acemoglu landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Acemoglu wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Acemoglu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Skinner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skinner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Acemoglu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Skinner tries to buck Acemoglu off but Acemoglu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Acemoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skinner seems a little lost for a moment, as Acemoglu dominates the positioning.
Acemoglu wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Acemoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Acemoglu cracks Skinner with a big elbow.
Skinner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Acemoglu scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Acemoglu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Acemoglu. Those never looked like landing.
Skinner jabs Acemoglu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acemoglu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
Acemoglu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skinner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Acemoglu throws an elbow but it misses.
Acemoglu looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Acemoglu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skinner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Acemoglu can turn it around.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Daron Acemoglu has been cut.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Acemoglu tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner being controlled against the cage.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Acemoglu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Skinner has one foot on Acemoglu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Daron Acemoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acemoglu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acemoglu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Daron Acemoglu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Acemoglu keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu throws the left hand but Skinner avoids the punch easily.
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Acemoglu pushes him off.
Skinner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acemoglu.
As Acemoglu tries to get set, Skinner tries to push him back and clinch up but Acemoglu manages to avoid the attempt.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Acemoglu scores with a nice head shot.
Acemoglu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu loads up on a big right hand but Skinner slips the punch.
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skinner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skinner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acemoglu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Skinner tries to clinch there but Acemoglu circles away.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Acemoglu is avoiding it.
Skinner misses with a hook
and Acemoglu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skinner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acemoglu throws out the jab.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Acemoglu keeps it at a distance.
Acemoglu punishes Skinner's body with a nice straight punch.
Acemoglu loads up on a big right hand but Skinner slips the punch.
Acemoglu misses with a straight right.
Skinner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner moves into the clinch successfully.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
Acemoglu avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Acemoglu avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Acemoglu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skinner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acemoglu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Acemoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Acemoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skinner 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.
Skinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Shug Skinner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daron Acemoglu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acemoglu moves away.
Acemoglu throws a nice looking combination but Skinner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skinner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skinner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Acemoglu shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acemoglu. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Acemoglu tries to get set, Skinner tries to push him back and clinch up but Acemoglu manages to avoid the attempt.
Acemoglu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skinner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Acemoglu.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu's corner calls for a 1-2. Acemoglu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Acemoglu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skinner.
Acemoglu jabs Skinner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skinner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Acemoglu blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Acemoglu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Acemoglu 's eye.
Acemoglu dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Acemoglu shrugs off.
Acemoglu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daron Acemoglu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acemoglu goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Acemoglu throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Acemoglu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acemoglu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skinner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acemoglu to score with a decent uppercut.
Skinner sizes up Acemoglu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skinner tries to clinch up but Acemoglu circles away and keeps his distance.
Acemoglu with the counter takedown but Skinner avoids it easily.
Skinner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner has closed the distance and engaged Acemoglu in a clinch.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Acemoglu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skinner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Acemoglu is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is trying to get back to his feet but Acemoglu has full control of the position and if anything, Skinner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Skinner trying to control the action but Acemoglu just sinks the hooks in.
Skinner is in bad spot here.
Skinner breaks Acemoglu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Acemoglu looking to control.
Acemoglu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acemoglu is pulling down on Skinner's head to control his posture.
Skinner stays in close to Acemoglu's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acemoglu trying to control the position.
Skinner trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu 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.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acemoglu on the ground.
Acemoglu is trying to keep Skinner in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shug Skinner.
I think Skinner 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Ousmane (ranked 749 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Eric Ries (ranked 104 p4p, 236 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kofi Ousmane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ousmane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ousmane swings for the body but Ries moves out of range.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ousmane looks for a takedown but Ries sprawls well.
Ries looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ousmane tries for a takedown but Ries circles away easily
and Ries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kofi Ousmane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ousmane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ries defends well and Ousmane ends up having to push Ries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ries presses Ousmane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ries prevents a body shot from Ousmane.
Ries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ousmanes head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries breaks from the clinch.
Ries lands a nice looking body shot.
Ousmane throws a nice looking combination but Ries bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ries lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ousmane dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries lands a big head kick that sends Ousmane tumbling to the mat! Ries takes a step backwards and waves Ousmane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Ousmane is rocked!
We've been informed that Ries has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ries measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ousmane! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eric Ries!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wei (ranked 1503 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 219 p4p, 283 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams stands and throws Wei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wei wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Williams has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wei's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wei is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Damien (ranked 1127 p4p, 911 weight class) and Ottaa Koppia (ranked 166 p4p, 137 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Damien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaa Koppia!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Damien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damien fails with the takedown
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Koppia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damien.
Damien misses with a takedown attempt - Koppia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Damien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damien shoots in looking for a takedown. Koppia tries to sprawl out of it but Damien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koppia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damien has his takedown stuffed
and Koppia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Damien! Koppia lets Damien back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Damien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Damien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Damien up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Koppia from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Damien's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
A very excited looking Ottaa Koppia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 534 p4p, 378 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 74 p4p, 50 weight class). Rav Kapur will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trollslayer but Trollslayer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kapur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trollslayer's guard.
Kapur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trollslayer dives on top into guard.
Kapur has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kapur looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer 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.
Kapur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kapur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a sloppy strike and Kapur has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Trollslayer is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kapur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rav Kapur!
Our winner, Rav Kapur, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 715 p4p, 84 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 107 p4p, 14 weight class). Oliva comes to the cage accompanied by Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Sonatane Veainu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu misses the jab.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Oliva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliva lands with a cross.
Oliva defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Oliva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva with a jab.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Oliva jabs at Veainu's body.
A big right from Oliva misses.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Oliva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Veainu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Oliva backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.
Oliva forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Oliva lands with a left to the head.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Oliva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva is rocked!
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliva is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 47 p4p, 311 weight class) and Mara Tantor (ranked 8 p4p, 52 weight class). Vatsadze comes to the cage accompanied by Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mara Tantor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a hook.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Tantor throws a hook but Vatsadze blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Vatsadze avoids it with no problem.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vatsadze throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Tantor pushes him off.
Tantor tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Vatsadze walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatsadze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Vatsadze misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vatsadze takes one on the button.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Vatsadze. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Vatsadze misses with a hook.
Vatsadze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor lands a jab to the nose.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vatsadze slips a jab from Tantor.
Vatsadze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatsadze with a nice cross.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Vatsadze misses.
Donk. Tantor catches Vatsadze right on the button with a cross.
Vatsadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vatsadze lands with an overhand left.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vatsadze has time to react.
Tantor tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vatsadze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
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 Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor defending well as Vatsadze loads up on a big left hand.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vatsadze has his back to the cage.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tantor avoids it.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vatsadze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Vatsadze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Murtaz Vatsadze is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Vatsadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up but Tantor circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Vatsadze closes the distance and pushes Tantor back into the cage.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tantor avoids the damage to the body.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tantor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tantor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatsadze's elbow.
Mara Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatsadze pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Vatsadze works on Tantor's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze is trying to stall.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze landing knees to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
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.
Vatsadze misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tantor.
Vatsadze has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Tantor presses Vatsadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor takes a swing at Vatsadze's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor slips a jab from Vatsadze.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vatsadze throws a leg kick
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vatsadze ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor misses with a hook
letting Vatsadze counter with a right hand.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tantor's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tantor working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatsadze doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up.
Vatsadze clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor wants to break free but Vatsadze has control.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Tantor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tantor's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatsadze doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vatsadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tantor.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Tantor.
Vatsadze wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tantor misses.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor misses the jab.
Vatsadze lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor cracks Vatsadze with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor jabs Vatsadze right on the nose. Vatsadze blinks but takes it well.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Vatsadze counters with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze drives through and clinches with Tantor against the cage.
Vatsadze landing knees to the body.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
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!
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tantor throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Tantor is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Vatsadze trying to stall but Tantor improves his position.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is rocked!
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Tantor throws a big uppercut that drops Vatsadze! More strikes from Tantor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vatsadze lies dazed against the cage as Tantor celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mara Tantor 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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