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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Cruz (ranked 3564 p4p, 4149 weight class) and Peter Ross (ranked 467 p4p, 521 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Cruz catches Ross right on the button with a cross.
Cruz 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.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz sets himself, and Ross steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz avoids it this time.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cruz cracks Ross with a big right hand but Ross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Cruz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ross works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
Cruz 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Ross avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.
Ross has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
 Ross is rocked!
Cruz cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
Ross is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz loads up on a big left hand. Ross felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cruz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ross can't hide his disappointment, as Cruz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
Jared Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 4098 p4p, 3508 weight class) and Wiz Kraven (ranked 137 p4p, 58 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 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Saabo misses
and Kraven counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saabo.
Kraven gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Saabo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraven.
Kraven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraven throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saabo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kraven is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven stays in close to Saabo's body and controls the position.
Kraven landing with the ground and pound.
Kraven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraven is looking to work some ground and pound but Saabo has wrist control.
Kraven lands a couple of digs.
Kraven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saabo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraven wants to control from the top but Saabo keeps moving.
Kraven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saabo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saabo wants to get back to his feet but Kraven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kraven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saabo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kraven to the ground. Saabo is now in Kraven's guard.
Kraven trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kraven has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kraven trying to control the position here.
Kraven looking for a guillotine here but Saabo defends easily.
Kraven throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is trying to keep Saabo in close.
Saabo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kraven looking to control.
Kraven is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kraven has his foot on Saabo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saabo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saabo is aware though and is defending well.
Saabo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kraven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraven trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kraven is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Saabo rolls with it to try and escape but Kraven cranks on the arm and Saabo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiz Kraven!
An out of breath Wiz Kraven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snail Tail (ranked 1579 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Jack McGregson (ranked 211 p4p, 351 weight class). Jack McGregson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snail Tail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack McGregson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tail at a distance.
McGregson misses with a body shot
and Tail counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tail.
Tail looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGregson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tail got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tail has managed to get both his arms back between McGregson's legs - danger averted.
Tail passes McGregson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is looking for a sweep. Tail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tail is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tail prevents McGregson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tail is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregson is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregson looking for submissions off his back.
McGregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tail.
McGregson wants to improve his position but Tail is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tail passes into side control.
Tail working away.
McGregson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGregson is trying to control. Tail wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregson is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
McGregson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail wants to control but McGregson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tail is controlling McGregson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tail is looking to improve his position.
Tail is not content to let McGregson control the position.
McGregson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGregson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tail is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregson prevents Tail from improving his position.
Tail looking for submissions off his back.
McGregson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregson wants to stand up but Tail manages to regain full guard.
McGregson wanted to stand there but Tail had control of the position.
McGregson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGregson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tail is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack McGregson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregson misses with a body shot.
Tail changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregson throws a combination that misses
and Tail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tail is pushing down on McGregson's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGregson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tail has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregson is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snail Tail dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tail counters with a single leg into guard. McGregson didn't expect that.
McGregson has an active guard here but Tail has managed to pass into half guard.
McGregson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tail escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tail!
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGregson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is trying to control Tail's posture but Tail avoids it.
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregson sneaks back into half guard.
Tail trying to control from half guard but McGregson is working away.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tail wants to free his trapped foot but McGregson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGregson is not content to let Tail control the position.
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.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
McGregson is pressing down on Tail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tail passes into half guard.
Tail is working for a kimura but McGregson is defending it quite comfortably.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tail trying to control the action but McGregson is working from the bottom.
Tail is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregson can do to turn this around?
Tail 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.
McGregson trying to control here.
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.
McGregson is staying active underneath Tail, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGregson is looking for a sweep. Tail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tail seems to be working for a kimura but McGregson defends the submission attempt.
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGregson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tail.
McGregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tail.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snail Tail dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregson misses with a double jab
and Tail counters with a shoot takedown. McGregson fights it but they end up in guard.
Tail is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGregson looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregson, not yet.
Tail drops back looking for a leg! McGregson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregson manages to kick Tail off! Tail jumps back into McGregson's guard.
Tail wants to control from the top but McGregson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tail passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tail is controlling the pace.
McGregson tries to get to full guard but Tail has control of the leg.
McGregson actively working from the bottom here.
Tail wants to stand up but McGregson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tail is looking for a kimura here.
Tail controlling the action here.
Jack McGregson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Tail seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tail has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McGregson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Tail is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tail trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tail is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGregson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGregson working to try and regain half guard.
Snail Tail is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGregson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tail. What's that going to do exactly?
Tail looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGregson is trying to escape the mount.
Tail controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tail seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregson for as long as he can get away with.
Snail Tail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGregson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail blocks McGregson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snail Tail showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tail, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Snail Tail!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Snail Tail!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Snail Tail!
Snail Tail wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Snail Tail took to the microphone: 'A new King is in the Lightweight Division! shoutout to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me in tip top shape for my debut. I'm the boogeyman in this division... LETSCRAP!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranjis Mcbasketball (ranked 2687 p4p, 3164 weight class) and Aster Ixtlan (ranked 363 p4p, 413 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cranjis Mcbasketball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aster Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcbasketball under the eye.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcbasketball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ixtlan defends well and Mcbasketball ends up having to push Ixtlan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball drags the fight down to the ground.
Ixtlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Ixtlan pushes his legs off easily.
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Mcbasketball is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan content to stall in guard here.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Ixtlan from controlling successfully.
Ixtlan controlling from the top position.
Mcbasketball working a defensive guard here.
Ixtlan throwing strikes but missing.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ixtlan trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcbasketball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ixtlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball feints and as Ixtlan raises his hands in defense, Mcbasketball changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcbasketball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball is looking to work some ground and pound but Ixtlan has wrist control.
Ixtlan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcbasketball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Ixtlan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mcbasketball advances to half guard.
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ixtlan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ixtlan won't allow Mcbasketball to pass to mount.
Mcbasketball is trying to work for a kimura but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcbasketball pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcbasketball is trying to control the action in half guard but Ixtlan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan trying to control here.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though.
Ixtlan is controlling Mcbasketball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mcbasketball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ixtlan defending well though.
Mcbasketball is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ixtlan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball is looking to advance position but Ixtlan won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbasketball wants to control but Ixtlan is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aster Ixtlan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ixtlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcbasketball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcbasketball has been working on his balance at Cali Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ixtlan.
Mcbasketball takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcbasketball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ixtlan but Ixtlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcbasketball looks for a takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well.
Ixtlan scores with the left hand. Mcbasketball knows he should have avoided that one.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcbasketball gets a double leg takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ixtlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcbasketball postures up.
Mcbasketball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan is pulling down on Mcbasketball's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcbasketball, at least for the moment.
Cranjis Mcbasketball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcbasketball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ixtlan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcbasketball is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ixtlan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbasketball misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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Mcbasketball is working to tighten his grip on Ixtlan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ixtlan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcbasketball is really squeezing tight and eventually Ixtlan passes out! Mcbasketball breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
In his post fight interview, Cranjis Mcbasketball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 2725 p4p, 1745 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 353 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fox doesn't seem bothered though.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
A low kick lands for Jukola.
Nice uppercut lands for Jukola. That snapped Fox's head back.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Jukola.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Jukola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Fox 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.
Fox throws a series of punches but Jukola avoids them all with ease.
Jukola is looking to counter punch.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukola throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Nice shot by Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jukola seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola throws a big counter combination but Fox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jukola backs off Fox throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukola throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Jukola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox ducks right into an uppercut from Jukola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Jukola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fox is rocked!
Jukola connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Fox out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aapo Jukola!
A relieved looking Aapo Jukola 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 CJ Johnson (ranked 871 p4p, 965 weight class) and Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 130 p4p, 144 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zdravkov.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Zdravkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zdravkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zdravkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson 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.
Zdravkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Zdravkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson has his hands on Zdravkov's head, controlling the position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zdravkov throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Johnson stands and steps away. Zdravkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zdravkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Zdravkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zdravkov moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Zdravkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zdravkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zdravkov's head but Zdravkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zdravkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zdravkov counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses the jab.
It seemed like Zdravkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zdravkov lands a right hook to the body.
Zdravkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson swings for the body but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Zdravkov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zdravkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zdravkov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zdravkov counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Johnson scores with a jab. Zdravkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a hook but Zdravkov avoids it easily.
Zdravkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Zdravkov counters with a crisp hook to 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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zdravkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zdravkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Zdravkov misses.
Zdravkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zdravkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Zdravkov slips the punch.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zdravkov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zdravkov.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zdravkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook. Zdravkov ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zdravkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zdravkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zdravkov! But no joy.
Zdravkov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Zdravkov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zdravkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zdravkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zdravkov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zdravkov fails to pull guard.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Zdravkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zdravkov laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Zdravkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Zdravkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Zdravkov working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Zdravkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Zdravkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zdravkov trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zdravkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zdravkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Zdravkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zdravkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Zdravkov.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Zdravkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Zdravko Zdravkov's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook. Zdravkov ducked under it nicely.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zdravkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Zdravkov takes one on the button.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson jabs Zdravkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zdravkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Zdravkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zdravkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zdravkov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zdravkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Zdravkov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Zdravkov misses.
Zdravkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a hook but Zdravkov avoids it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zdravkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Zdravkov with a hook.
Zdravkov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson sets himself, and Zdravkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zdravkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zdravkov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zdravkov counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Zdravko Zdravkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Zdravkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson catches Zdravkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zdravkov is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Zdravkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zdravkov head around and knocks him out cold! Johnson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, CJ Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 1064 p4p, 469 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 151 p4p, 71 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 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dadasov finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadasov.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dadasov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Dadasov 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.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dadasov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dadasov to the ground. Dadasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dadasov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dadasov scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dadasov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Dadasov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie controls Dadasov momentarily but Dadasov frees himself.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dadasov passes into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to control Dadasov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dadasov wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dadasov pulls his head out easily.
Dadasov decides to stand and escape the position.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Dadasov pushes him away.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Dadasov sprawls well.
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dadasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dadasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dadasov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Dadasov moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Gracie tries to get set, Dadasov tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dadasov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie has Dadasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dadasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dadasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Dadasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dadasov connects with a high kick.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dadasov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie is rocked!
Dadasov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Dadasov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Dadasov finish him?
Gracie cracks Dadasov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gracie is looking to close the distance but Dadasov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gracie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gracie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Renat Dadasov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
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