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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Shimozukushichi (ranked 5868 p4p, 5924 weight class) and Magnus Larsen (ranked 443 p4p, 446 weight class). Shimozukushichi's entrance music is RUDE - Eternal Youth. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sheng Shimozukushichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Larsen. Shimozukushichi shrugs it off though.
Larsen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Larsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi moves in looking to clinch but Larsen pushes him off.
Larsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch but Larsen slips to the side
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimozukushichis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimozukushichi moves into range and clinches up with Larsen.
Larsen breaks from the clinch.
Larsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shimozukushichi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimozukushichi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shimozukushichi misses with a jab to the body
and Larsen counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimozukushichi darts in trying to clinch
and Larsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larsen fakes the leg kick and cracks Shimozukushichi in the body.
Larsen tries to bum rush Shimozukushichi with a series of wild strikes but Shimozukushichi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen pushes Shimozukushichi away with a front kick.
Larsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shimozukushichi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larsen.
Larsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shimozukushichi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimozukushichi clinches up with Larsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Larsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shimozukushichi's elbow.
Shimozukushichi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shimozukushichi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen thuds his right hand into Shimozukushichi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimozukushichi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larsen lands a slapping body shot.
Larsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimozukushichi has time to react.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch
and Shimozukushichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Shimozukushichi. Shimozukushichi maintains the clinch.
Larsen can't find room to land a body shot as Shimozukushichi controls the action.
Larsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimozukushichi gets control of Larsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shimozukushichi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shimozukushichi wants to get back to his feet but Larsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimozukushichi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larsen controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen 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.
Larsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimozukushichi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Shimozukushichi avoids it with no problem.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
Larsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimozukushichi has managed to clinch.
Shimozukushichi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsen.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen throws a leg kick which misses Shimozukushichi's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimozukushichi tries to avoid it.
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimozukushichi closes the distance and pushes Larsen back into the cage.
Shimozukushichi is stalling here.
Shimozukushichi jumps guard.
Shimozukushichi wants to stand up but Larsen is controlling him.
Shimozukushichi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is stalling in the full guard.
Shimozukushichi is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.
Larsen stopping the sweep attempt from Shimozukushichi.
Larsen won't allow Shimozukushichi to get back to his feet.
Larsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimozukushichi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheng Shimozukushichi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Shimozukushichi moved away.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shimozukushichi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shimozukushichi wants to clinch.
Magnus Larsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Shimozukushichi's head back.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimozukushichi is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
Shimozukushichi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larsen jabs Shimozukushichi right on the nose. Shimozukushichi blinks but takes it well.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch but Larsen is having none of it.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.
Shimozukushichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shimozukushichi eats them both and turns towards Larsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimozukushichi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larsen scores with a hook.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch
and Larsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Shimozukushichi tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away.
Shimozukushichi instigates a clinch.
Shimozukushichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsen has Shimozukushichi pushed against the cage.
Shimozukushichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Larsen after a bit of a struggle.
Larsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimozukushichi backwards.
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheng Shimozukushichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimozukushichi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A very excited looking Magnus Larsen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cotilla (ranked 5251 p4p, 5307 weight class) and Zekariays Solomon (ranked 557 p4p, 558 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Cotilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotilla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Cotilla throws a leg kick but Solomon moved away.
Cotilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon defending well as Cotilla loads up on a big left hand.
Cotilla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solomon.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon has Cotilla up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Cotilla's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cotilla avoiding damage.
Cotilla stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon blocks a body shot from Cotilla.
Solomon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cotilla misses with some punches.
Cotilla is trying to maintain a safe position but Solomon gets an underhook and turns Cotilla into the cage.
Solomon pushes Cotilla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Solomon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cotilla prevents a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solomon letting Cotilla take a breather here.
Solomon wants a takedown but no success here.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Solomon won't allow it.
Good body shot from Solomon.
Solomon keeps control of Cotilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solomon prevents a body shot from Cotilla.
Solomon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cotilla's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cotilla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
That's time! Cotilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Solomon darts in and clinches Cotilla up against the cage.
Solomon misses with a punch on the inside.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Cotilla avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Cotilla misses with the head strike.
Cotilla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Solomon is working for takedown but Cotilla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cotilla avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Solomon has double underhooks.
Solomon lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cotilla tries a body shot but Solomon blocks it.
Cotilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Solomon won't allow it.
Solomon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Solomon scores with a nice short uppercut.
 It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Cotilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Solomon has double underhooks.
Solomon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotilla is trying to break free.
Cotilla slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Solomon blocking some punches.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotilla's elbow.
Solomon digs a right hand underneath Cotilla's ribcage. Cotilla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Solomon tries to work over Cotilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Solomon as Cotilla tries to tie him up.
Solomon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cotilla.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solomon.
Cotilla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cotilla lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
That's time! Cotilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Solomon walks into a stiff left hand from Cotilla.
Solomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solomon works Cotilla's body with a nice hook.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotilla attempts a counter takedown but Solomon avoids it well and moves away.
Solomon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solomon throws a body punch but Cotilla moves out of range.
Cotilla misses with a body shot.
Solomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solomon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotilla is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cotilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Solomon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotilla counters with a single leg into guard. Solomon didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cotilla is posturing up here but Solomon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cotilla tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cotilla has to tap! Slick submission there by Solomon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zekariays Solomon!
A relieved looking Zekariays Solomon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Martins (ranked 4726 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Phet Mongkut (ranked 398 p4p, 275 weight class). Mongkut has chosen Piphat Ensemble as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phet Mongkut!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Mongkut.
Martins ducks right into an uppercut from Mongkut.
Mongkut lands a front kick.
Mongkut thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins walks into a stiff left hand from Mongkut.
Mongkut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mongkut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mongkut throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Martins crashing down! Martins tries to stagger back to his feet but Mongkut just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Martins asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phet Mongkut!
Phet Mongkut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Shakes (ranked 2795 p4p, 5315 weight class) and Lenin Volsky (ranked 344 p4p, 543 weight class). Shakes comes to the cage accompanied by About the Money- T.I.. Marcus Shakes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenin Volsky!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volsky closes the distance and clinches.
Shakes prevents Volsky from breaking the clinch.
Shakes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Lenin Volsky has been cut.
Shakes working Volsky over with knees to the body.
Volsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes.
Shakes 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.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Volsky is trying to break the clinch but Shakes is controlling him.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shakes presses Volsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volsky looks winded!
Shakes blocks an uppercut.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Lenin Volsky's cut even more.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
 Volsky is rocked!
Shakes landing knees to the head.
Volsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakes finish him?
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shakes has Volsky pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Volsky is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Shakes - that's hurt Volsky badly! Oh, another knee lands and Volsky is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Volsky doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes made sure to mention his sponsor, 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pancadao Trevoso (ranked 3777 p4p, 2950 weight class) and Napoleon Booker (ranked 458 p4p, 369 weight class). Booker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Animal-Maroon 5 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pancadao Trevoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Booker!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker misses with a wild body shot.
Trevoso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trevoso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Napoleon Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trevoso closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Trevoso pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trevoso.
Booker throws a hook but Trevoso blocks it.
We've been informed that Booker 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.
Booker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booker tries to bum rush Trevoso with a series of wild strikes but Trevoso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trevoso looks to land a body kick but Booker moved away.
Trevoso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Booker pinned against the cage. Booker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pancadao Trevoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevoso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trevoso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Booker sprawls well initially but Trevoso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trevoso trying to advance position but Booker counters by regaining guard.
Trevoso gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Booker misses the jab.
Trevoso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booker throws a big shot that misses.
Booker scores with a one two! Trevoso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pancadao Trevoso has been cut.
Booker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trevoso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trevoso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Napoleon Booker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker moves out of range of the body kick from Trevoso.
Trevoso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevoso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trevoso tries to score a body lock takedown but Booker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booker manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trevoso moves into the clinch successfully.
Trevoso trying to stall but Booker improves his position.
Trevoso fails to pull guard.
Trevoso manages to break the clinch.
Trevoso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Booker just misses with a punch to the body.
Booker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTrevoso.
The fighters circling - Booker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Booker misses with a left hand
and Trevoso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Booker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pancadao Trevoso's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Booker throws a shot from downtown. Trevoso moves away and avoids it.
Trevoso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trevoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trevoso with a body shot.
Booker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Booker.
Trevoso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Booker defends it nicely.
Booker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevoso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Booker finds it's way round the side to connect with Trevoso's head.
Trevoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Booker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Booker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trevoso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pancadao Trevoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Booker lands with a cross.
Trevoso dives in and grabs Booker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Booker pushes down on Trevoso's head and hops out.
Trevoso fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Booker does no damage.
A lazy left from Booker finds it's target.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trevoso shoots for a double leg takedown but Booker sprawls well. He's pushed Trevoso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Booker drops Trevoso with a beautiful combination! Trevoso stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Booker is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Booker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trevoso sprawling to the canvas! Trevoso rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Booker finish him?!
 Trevoso is rocked!
Booker throws a hook but Trevoso avoids it easily.
Booker pounces like a tiger and cracks Trevoso with a vicious hook! Trevoso is down but not out! Booker follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Napoleon Booker!
Napoleon Booker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 1850 p4p, 1994 weight class) and Rico Axelrod (ranked 251 p4p, 269 weight class). Rico Axelrod 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Axelrod!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelrod throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Axelrod throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelrod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Axelrod misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axelrod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Axelrod moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Axelrod misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelrod at a distance.
Axelrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Axelrod 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.
Axelrod throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelrod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
Axelrod throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod lands an overhand right.
Axelrod looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Axelrod checks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelrod lands a body shot.
Axelrod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelrod tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Axelrod back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelrod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Axelrod tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelrod can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelrod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Axelrod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Axelrod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Axelrod takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelrod throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelrod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Axelrod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelrod down.
Axelrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axelrod looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Axelrod saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov jabs Axelrod right on the nose. Axelrod blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Axelrod avoided it.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Axelrod throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov clinches up with Axelrod and pushes him back against the cage.
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rico Axelrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelrod throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelrod momentarily.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
A left and a right from Axelrod both land. Nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akhtankhanov!
Axelrod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Axelrod avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelrod's head.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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. This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Axelrod had a free shot at his head there.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelrod throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Axelrod loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Axelrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Axelrod throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Axelrod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Axelrod throws out a powerful jab.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Axelrod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelrod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Axelrod down with leg kicks.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelrod throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Axelrod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Axelrod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Axelrod strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov works Axelrod's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Axelrod slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelrod! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelrod.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelrod misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Axelrod misses the target.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Axelrod's body.
Axelrod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Axelrod lands with a cross.
Axelrod misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Axelrod misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelrod takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelrod manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelrod throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Jab from Axelrod.
Axelrod scores with a hook.
Axelrod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Axelrod.
I think Axelrod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Axelrod!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 2112 p4p, 1538 weight class) and Phil Rivers (ranked 292 p4p, 221 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivers.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Oliveira's defenses.
Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
Rivers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers is looking to get back to full guard here but Oliveira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivers, who protects the arm well.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oliveira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oliveira controls the position from side control.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Rivers 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.
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers looking to control.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira content to stall in guard here.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Rivers controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustavo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Oliveira has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivers. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges.
Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivers dives on top into guard.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Rivers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rivers wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two 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.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivers wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Badmean (ranked 1545 p4p, 2498 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 57 p4p, 62 weight class). Badmean comes to the cage accompanied by Are You Gonna Be My Girl. Terry Badmean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tor KillsInWater's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Badmean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Badmean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater misses with a hook to the body
and Badmean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Badmean.
Badmean lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tor KillsInWater has been cut.
Badmean fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for KillsInWater.
Badmean comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Badmean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but KillsInWater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Badmean jumps guard but KillsInWater stands there with Badmean around his waist. Badmean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Badmean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater looks to land a body kick but Badmean moved away.
Badmean feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater keeps Badmean at a distance using the push kick.
KillsInWater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and KillsInWater duly obliges.
It looks like Terry Badmean has been cut.
KillsInWater jabs Badmean right on the nose. Badmean blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from KillsInWater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Badmean controlling the action here.
Badmean scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Badmean 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.
Badmean is looking for a kimura here.
KillsInWater is defending against the submission attempts here by Badmean.
Badmean prevents KillsInWater from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmean trying to control the pace.
Badmean is working for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending it quite comfortably.
Badmean winds up and cracks KillsInWater with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Badmean is looking to advance position but KillsInWater won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Badmean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badmean avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
As KillsInWater tries to get set, Badmean tries to push him back and clinch up but KillsInWater manages to avoid the attempt.
KillsInWater misses with a hook. Badmean ducked under it nicely.
Badmean shoots for a takedown but KillsInWater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Badmean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Badmean moves into the clinch successfully.
Badmean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a body punch.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KillsInWater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Badmean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Badmean tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Badmean.
Badmean looking to slow down the pace here.
KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badmean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmean blocking some punches.
Badmean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KillsInWater avoids it.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Badmean.
Terry Badmean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Badmean.
Badmean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KillsInWater backwards.
Badmean blocks a body shot from KillsInWater.
Badmean misses with an elbow strike.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badmean's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from KillsInWater fails to land.
KillsInWater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badmean crunches a lovely knee into KillsInWater's ribcage.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
KillsInWater wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from KillsInWater.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badmean.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badmean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KillsInWater in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KillsInWater is breathing heavily.
KillsInWater takes an elbow to the temple.
Badmean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Badmean lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badmean connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is pressed up against the cage. Badmean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag KillsInWater down to the mat. KillsInWater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Badmean drives through and clinches with KillsInWater against the cage.
Badmean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KillsInWater.
Badmean wants the takedown. KillsInWater is fighting it off but Badmean persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in KillsInWater's guard against the cage.
Badmean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Badmean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KillsInWater is keeping the position for now.
Badmean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Badmean stands and throws KillsInWater's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Badmean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KillsInWater has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Badmean dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
KillsInWater works the jab nicely.
KillsInWater punishes Badmean's body with a nice straight punch.
Badmean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater thuds his right hand into Badmean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badmean fails with an attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badmean tries to counter with a takedown but KillsInWater is quick to defend against it.
Badmean avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
Badmean tries to counter by clinching up but KillsInWater breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmean is looking to clinch but KillsInWater is avoiding it.
KillsInWater throws a quick inside leg kick.
Badmean tries to close the distance and clinch but KillsInWater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KillsInWater feints and then cracks Badmean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Badmean down.
Badmean tries to clinch but KillsInWater is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for KillsInWater.
Badmean darts in looking for a takedown but KillsInWater gets double underhooks and turns Badmean into the cage.
Badmean pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
KillsInWater tries a body shot but Badmean blocks it.
Badmean lands an elbow inside.
Badmean just leaning against KillsInWater, taking a breather.
Badmean has picked KillsInWater up - he's going for a ride! Badmean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Badmean wants to pass to mount but KillsInWater is defending the position.
Badmean wants to control but KillsInWater is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Badmean has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmean tries to pass to full mount but KillsInWater defends it.
Badmean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Badmean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KillsInWater is just riding it out for now. Badmean eventually gives up the hold.
KillsInWater is positioning himself well to prevent Badmean advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KillsInWater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
The defeated Terry Badmean had this to say: 'Hey I'm not as mean as my name suggests. Congrats on your win champ, I think I'll stick to writing event previews!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Johnson (ranked 2076 p4p, 1608 weight class) and Lasha Abashidze (ranked 266 p4p, 205 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasha Abashidze!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves forwards but Abashidze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abashidze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abashidze lands an elbow.
Abashidze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abashidze.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Abashidze scoring with strikes.
Abashidze working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson tries to escape but Abashidze is in control.
Abashidze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abashidze on the ground.
Abashidze trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Abashidze scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abashidze off and has taken his back!
Johnson not allowing Abashidze to control his hands.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Abashidze manages to turn into his guard.
Abashidze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Abashidze controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abashidze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Abashidze slips an elbow through the middle.
Abashidze postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abashidze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abashidze throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooh a lovely combination from Abashidze sends Johnson down but not out. Abashidze dives into side control looking to finish.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Johnson has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abashidze cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Abashidze immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Abashidze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Wife (ranked 1516 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 210 p4p, 223 weight class). Yuldashev has chosen Лезгинка - Мой нанак as his entrance music. Third Wife had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temirbek Yuldashev!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife throws a lazy right hand but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wife avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuldashev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Wife misses.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yuldashev swings for the body but Wife moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wife. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wife misses with a left hand
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Wife misses
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wife misses with a hook.
Yuldashev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wife has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wife misses the jab.
Yuldashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Third Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wife misses the body punch
and Yuldashev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuldashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife misses with a two punch combination.
Yuldashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev slips a jab from Wife.
Wife moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wife misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wife connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wife misses with an uppercut
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wife stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Wife misses.
Wife just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev misses with a lunging right hand
and Wife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Yuldashev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuldashev lands with a nice body punch.
Yuldashev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Wife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wife jabs at Yuldashev's body.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wife scores with a nice strike.
Yuldashev lands a right hook to the body.
Yuldashev ducks right into an uppercut from Wife.
Wife misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but Wife avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wife misses with the head strike.
Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Yuldashev.
A short left from Yuldashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev 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 round but I would say that Third Wife will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yuldashev moves out of range as Wife strikes.
Third Wife is winning the standup battle so far.
Wife misses with a hook.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wife.
Wife scores with a nice head shot.
Wife lands with a cross.
Wife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wife misses with an uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wife misses with an uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Wife toppling to the canvas! Wife scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yuldashev finish him?!
Wife is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Wife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Yuldashev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuldashev defending well as Wife loads up on a big left hand.
Wife seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuldashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wife thinking.
Wife misses with a hook
and Yuldashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Wife toppling to the canvas! Wife scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yuldashev finish him?!
Yuldashev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wife out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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