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UAC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 5900 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Andrei Aphelion (ranked 594 p4p, 485 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selimkhan Rasnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Aphelion!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov closes the distance and pushes Aphelion back into the cage.
Aphelion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aphelion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasnovs head.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasnov at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Aphelion scores with a four punch combination!
Rasnov avoids the head kick by Aphelion.
Rasnov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aphelion fakes the leg kick and cracks Rasnov in the body.
Aphelion thows a body kick. Rasnov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aphelion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aphelion throws a counter combo.
Aphelion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage.
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov pulls Aphelion into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aphelion wanted to stand there but Rasnov had control of the position.
Rasnov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aphelion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasnov wants to improve his position but instead Aphelion has moved into half guard.
Aphelion escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aphelion scores with a nice body kick.
Aphelion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasnov shoots in and drives through. Aphelion sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aphelion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aphelion throws a counter combo.
Aphelion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Aphelion.
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!
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Aphelion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aphelion lands with a light punch inside.
Aphelion lands an uppercut.
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aphelion slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aphelion.
Aphelion continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion lands a right hand.
Rasnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aphelion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've been informed that Aphelion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Aphelion.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Aphelion.
Rasnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion scores with a jab to the body.
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Aphelion. Aphelion maintains the clinch.
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Aphelion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrei Aphelion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphelion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rasnovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aphelion.
Aphelion moves into the clinch successfully.
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion throws a front kick that sends Rasnov stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aphelion cracks Rasnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to clinch.
Rasnov blocks a head kick by Aphelion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rasnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aphelion.
Rasnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aphelion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasnov's brow.
Rasnov lands an elbow that stopped Aphelion in his tracks for a moment.
Rasnov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aphelion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aphelion breaks the clinch.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aphelion's half guard.
Aphelion controlling the position for now.
Aphelion is trying to maintain the position but Rasnov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphelion taking some punishment here, with Rasnov in his half guard.
Rasnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rasnov 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.
Aphelion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aphelion is controlling Rasnov's trapped leg to prevent Rasnov from advancing to side control.
Rasnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aphelion defending well though.
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.
Aphelion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasnov connects with a nice short shot to Aphelion's temple.
Rasnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aphelion wants to control but Rasnov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rasnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasnov is trying to control. Aphelion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rasnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Aphelion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion misses with a double jab
and Rasnov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aphelion misses with a body kick.
Selimkhan Rasnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Aphelion throws a one two combo.
A head kick by Aphelion misses
and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aphelion takes a swing at Rasnov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion lands with a good body shot.
Rasnov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aphelion avoids the head kick by Rasnov.
Aphelion connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Rasnov is trying to break the clinch but Aphelion is controlling him.
Aphelion lands an elbow that stopped Rasnov in his tracks for a moment.
Aphelion trying to land knees to the body.
Aphelion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aphelion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aphelion lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Aphelion.
Rasnov lands a takedown into guard.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aphelion moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Aphelion to work.
Aphelion is pressed up against the cage. Rasnov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aphelion down to the mat. Aphelion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aphelion.
Rasnov walks into a stiff left hand from Aphelion.
Aphelion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelion throws a good cross that connects.
Aphelion takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov tries to break free but Aphelion pushes him back against the cage.
Aphelion breaks from the clinch.
Rasnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Aphelion. Those never looked like landing.
Aphelion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rasnov under the eye.
A lazy left from Aphelion finds it's target.
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Aphelion. Aphelion maintains the clinch.
Rasnov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aphelion to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aphelion clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aphelion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rasnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aphelion pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aphelion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion throws a sloppy head kick and Rasnov moves out of range easily.
Aphelion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aphelion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rasnov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aphelion works on Rasnov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aphelion lands with a left to the head.
Aphelion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rasnov jumps guard but Aphelion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aphelion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rasnov's face.
Aphelion lands an uppercut.
Rasnov letting Aphelion take a breather here.
Aphelion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion has Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Aphelion lands an elbow inside that Rasnov shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Aphelion.
Aphelion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aphelion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aphelion misses with a head kick.
Rasnov moves into the clinch.
Aphelion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasnov backwards.
Aphelion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aphelion walks away with a smile on his face. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aphelion lands a jab-cross combination.
Rasnov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Aphelion really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Aphelion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rasnov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasnov manages to pull guard.
Rasnov is looking to stand up but Aphelion isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov is working an open guard so Aphelion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aphelion thumps Rasnov with a low kick.
Aphelion misses with a two punch combination.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aphelion as he jumps to the side.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Aphelion shows good takedown defense.
Andrei Aphelion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aphelion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aphelion clinches with his opponent.
Rasnov is trying to push Aphelion away but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rasnov is trying to break free.
Aphelion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aphelion struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasnov controls his hands.
Aphelion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rasnov lands a takedown into guard.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aphelion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Aphelion scores with a body shot.
Aphelion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasnov will feel that in the morning.
Rasnov drops his hands momentarily and Aphelion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aphelion gets a clinch.
Aphelion lands a nice shot to the body.
Aphelion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aphelion lands with a right to the head.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aphelion to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selimkhan Rasnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Well,Rasnov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Aphelion lands a nice elbow.
Rasnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aphelion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aphelion with a knee to the head.
Aphelion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Aphelion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasnov wants a takedown but no success here.
Aphelion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aphelion.
Rasnov takes one on the button.
No joy there for Aphelion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aphelion sprawls and moves away.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov away with a front kick.
Aphelion misses with a head kick.
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!
Aphelion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aphelion has closed the distance and engaged Rasnov in a clinch.
Aphelion misses with a punch to the body.
Rasnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasnov taking a breather.
Aphelion stalls.
Aphelion pushes Rasnov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aphelion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aphelion tries to land a knee to the head but Rasnov blocks with his arms.
Selimkhan Rasnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Aphelion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aphelion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Andrei Aphelion!
Andrei Aphelion wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Andrei Aphelion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Titoxo Podric (ranked 3764 p4p, 5058 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 466 p4p, 525 weight class). Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Next Episode. Titoxo Podric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Masvidal's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titoxo Podric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Podric avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Podric's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Podric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masvidal. Masvidal obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard.
Podric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Podric is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Podric stands up and waves to Masvidal to follow him.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
and Podric counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that.
Podric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Podric isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Podric cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Podric is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Podric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Podric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Podric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Podric under the eye.
A low kick from Masvidal misses
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masvidal pushes Podric off looking to stand but Podric dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podric controlling the action here.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Podric scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Podric prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric throws a one two combo.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podric on the side of the head.
Masvidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Masvidal tried to score with a low kick but Podric checks it.
Masvidal misses with a low kick.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.
Podric scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Podric. Beautiful body shot.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Podric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Podric avoids nicely.
Titoxo Podric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Podric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Podric lands a two punch combo.
Podric works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Podric.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podric closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Podric sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podric.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well.
Masvidal motions for Podric to come forward. Masvidal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Podric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Podric moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Podric avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Podric throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
Podric staying out of range there.
Masvidal is looking to slow Podric down with leg kicks.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podric.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masvidal.
Podric scores with a jab to the head.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
Podric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podric misses with a few strikes there.
Podric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Podric connects with a looping right hand.
Podric blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Titoxo Podric will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Podric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Podric moves out of range.
Podric feinted with a counter takedown.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Podric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Podric is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Podric chips away with some ground and pound.
Podric gets to his feet. Masvidal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Podric displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Podric.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Podric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Masvidal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podric circles away quickly and effectively.
Podric throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Podric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Podric's head but Podric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Podric lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Podric.
Masvidal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Podric's head.
Podric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podric lands a jab-cross combination.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Podric slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Podric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily.
Podric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Podric cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Podric cracks Masvidal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that Podric sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Podric avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Podric tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Podric with a series of wild strikes but Podric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Podric. Those never looked like landing.
Podric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick
and Podric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Podric.
Podric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Podric isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Podric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Podric is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Podric does no damage.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
Masvidal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Podric dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Podric lands a jab.
Podric scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
Masvidal misses with a low kick.
Masvidal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Podric.
Titoxo Podric is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podric lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Podric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Podric lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Podric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Podric takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Podric moves out of range of the body kick.
Podric blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Podric, as that shot connected.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Podric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Podric throws a combination. Masvidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Podric slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Titoxo Podric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Podric scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Titoxo Podric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podric has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Titoxo Podric wins by unanimous decision!
Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Everett (ranked 3197 p4p, 23494 weight class) and Michail Rasnov (ranked 384 p4p, 583 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wallace Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Everett moves into the clinch.
Rasnov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Everett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Everett with that takedown attempt.
Rasnov gets tackled into the cage by Everett. Everett maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov fails to pull guard.
Everett manages to break the clinch.
Everett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rasnov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov is looking to reverse the position.
Everett trying to control the position but Rasnov is working away.
Everett decides to stand back up. Everett steps back and let's Rasnov get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Everett is fending him off so far but Rasnov persists. Nope, Everett circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett is looking for a counter combo.
Everett forces Rasnov back against the cage and clinches.
Everett is trying to pull guard but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
Rasnov gets control of Everett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rasnov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasnov shoots in looking for a takedown. Everett tries to sprawl out of it but Rasnov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Everett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasnov.
Everett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Everett circles away.
That kick from Everett tenderised Rasnov's leg. Rasnov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasnov swings widly with a right hand
and Everett counters with a crisp one two that drops Rasnov! Everett thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rasnov to his feet! Rasnov is in big trouble!
 Rasnov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Everett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rasnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Everett finish him?
Everett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Everett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Everett stands up and beckons Rasnov to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rasnov is trying to defend but Everett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Everett not doing much here.
Rasnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Everett tries to stand and escape but Rasnov actually recovers to full guard.
Everett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett stands up from Rasnov's guard - Everett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Everett as he avoids it easily.
Rasnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Everett.
Rasnov has Everett up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Everett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rasnov misses with a takedown
and Everett moves into the clinch.
Rasnov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rasnov keeping full guard, as Everett tries to pass.
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 Wallace Everett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Everett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rasnov's guard.
Rasnov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Everett is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rasnov goes for a takedown attempt but Everett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett.
Wallace Everett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Everett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rasnov tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the cage and eventually Rasnov drops back down to his feet.
Wallace Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Rasnov.
Everett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Everett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Everett counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasnov is breathing heavily.
Everett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Everett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Everett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Everett backs off Rasnov throws a huge counter combo but Everett manages to avoid it all.
Rasnov darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Rasnov into the cage.
Everett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Everett gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Everett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Everett is looking to land body kicks.
As Everett backs off Rasnov throws a huge counter combo but Everett manages to avoid it all.
Everett throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Everett lands an elbow inside.
Everett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt.
Everett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Everett slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rasnov to the ground. Everett is now in Rasnov's guard.
Everett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasnov can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett stands up and waves to Rasnov to follow him.
Everett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rasnov's guard.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Rasnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Everett trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett trying to control the position.
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
Everett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Everett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Everett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasnov is looking for the big counter here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Everett avoids the damage to the body.
Everett is trying to pull guard but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
Everett tries to score a body lock takedown but Rasnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rasnov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett has Rasnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Rasnov to work.
Everett has clasped his hands together around Rasnov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rasnov bucks up and tries to throw Everett off but instead Everett has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett is trying to stick to Rasnov's back but Rasnov is turning into Everett. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Everett's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rasnov.
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasnov is aware though and is defending well.
Rasnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Everett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasnov controls the pace.
Rasnov wanted to stand there but Everett had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Everett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rasnov stacks Everett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rasnov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Rasnov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wallace Everett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Everett holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rasnov is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasnov working away.
Everett is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
Everett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Everett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Everett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rasnov in particular looking to stall.
Everett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rasnov is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rasnov shoots in but Everett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Everett's guard.
Everett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasnov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Rasnov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Everett swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasnov.
Everett clinches up against the cage.
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everett throws a head kick but Rasnov moves out of range.
Rasnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Everett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasnov somewhat.
Everett rushes Rasnov and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rasnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Everett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Everett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rasnov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Everett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rasnov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Everett but great work by Rasnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rasnov wants to stand but Everett has his arm trapped.
Rasnov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasnov is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
Rasnov working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rasnov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Everett's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Everett is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rasnov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michail Rasnov!
A pretty intense looking Michail Rasnov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kona Uluwehi (ranked 2712 p4p, 24210 weight class) and Jaz Moore (ranked 370 p4p, 644 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kona Uluwehi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uluwehi misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore slips under a jab from Uluwehi.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore throws a head kick but Uluwehi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uluwehi throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
As Uluwehi backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Uluwehi manages to avoid it all.
Uluwehi moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Uluwehi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uluwehi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uluwehi swinging wildly here.
Uluwehi connects with a looping right hand.
Uluwehi loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uluwehi tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uluwehi blocks it well.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uluwehi's waist but Uluwehi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Kona Uluwehi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaz Moore.
Uluwehi misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Uluwehi.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Uluwehi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Uluwehi throws a series of strikes that have Moore backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi misses with a straight left.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Uluwehi. Those never looked like landing.
Moore drives through with a takedown into Uluwehi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moore stands and throws Uluwehi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uluwehi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uluwehi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is working to tighten his grip on Uluwehi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Uluwehi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moore is really squeezing tight and eventually Uluwehi passes out! Moore breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaz Moore!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 3835 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Ryan Wizard (ranked 243 p4p, 398 weight class). Cejudo comes to the cage accompanied by The Olympic Spirit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Wizard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard takes a swing at Cejudo's ribcage but misses.
Cejudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wizard!
Wizard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wizard struggling a bit here.
Cejudo wants to control but Wizard is keeping him busy.
Wizard taking a bit of punishment here - Cejudo scoring with strikes.
Cejudo cracks Wizard with a big elbow.
Cejudo wants to control but Wizard is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wizard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cejudo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cejudo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo wants to improve his position but Wizard is controlling well.
Cejudo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wizard on the ground.
Cejudo is working hard here to advance position.
Wizard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cejudo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wizard has cracked it and Cejudo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wizard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Wizard!
Henry Cejudo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renat Dadasov (ranked 450 p4p, 1429 weight class) and Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 5 p4p, 25 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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Zdravkov gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Zdravkov digs a right hand underneath Dadasov's ribcage. Dadasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dadasov gets through Zdravkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Zdravkov fails to pull guard.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdravkov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Zdravkov misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Zdravkov around his waist. Zdravkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Dadasov darts in and clinches Zdravkov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards.
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov forces Zdravkov back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
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.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Zdravkov as he connects with a hook.
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Zdravkov drops back down to his feet.
Zdravkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zdravkov.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zdravkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Zdravkov.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Zdravkov moved out of range.
Zdravkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dadasov both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Dadasov pushes Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov blocking some punches.
Dadasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards.
Zdravkov pulls guard successfully.
Dadasov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dadasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zdravkov working aggressively here.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Zdravkov clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dadasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dadasov.
Zdravkov 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.
A body shot lands from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dadasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zdravkov blocks a jab.
Zdravkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zdravkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dadasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov throws a strike but Dadasov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zdravkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zdravkov is looking to sweep but instead, Dadasov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dadasov jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Dadasov has control of an arm but Zdravkov manages to advance to Dadasov's back!
Zdravkov punches Dadasov on the ear.
Zdravkov is not going to allow Dadasov to sit and survive in this position.
Zdravkov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zdravkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Zdravkov wants to control but Dadasov is keeping busy.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Dadasov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dadasov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dadasov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dadasov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov misses with an elbow to the head.
Zdravkov lands strikes to the head.
Zdravkov punches Dadasov on the ear.
Dadasov avoids the strikes from Zdravkov.
The referee is taking a good look at Dadasov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Zdravkov connects with a big shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Dadasov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dadasov covering up well under a series of strikes from Zdravkov.
Dadasov needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Zdravkov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zdravkov is landing with strikes from the back.
Dadasov is trapped and Zdravkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zdravkov is landing with strikes. Dadasov can't take much more of this.
Zdravkov is looking to control Dadasov but Dadasov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dadasov rolls, trying to escape but Zdravkov keeps control of the position.
Dadasov is keeping busy.
Dadasov covers up after that shot from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the head.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov looking to break Dadasov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dadasov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zdravkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zdravkov missing with punches from the back.
Dadasov is trying to stand back up.
Zdravkov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zdravkov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dadasov up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zdravkov.
 Dadasov is rocked!
Zdravkov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oh Dadasov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zdravkov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Zdravkov scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Zdravkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zdravkov misses with the combination.
Dadasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dadasov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zdravkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dadasov darts in and clinches Zdravkov up against the cage.
Zdravkov wants a takedown.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov works on Zdravkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdravkov.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zdravkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Zdravkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.
Zdravkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dadasov tries to counter with a takedown but Zdravkov is quick to defend against it.
Dadasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Zdravkov lands a left hand.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dadasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Zdravkov.
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zdravkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zdravkov is working Dadasov over against the cage.
Zdravkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zdravkov looking to score a takedown here. Dadasov is defending well but Zdravkov drives through and ends up in Dadasov's guard.
Zdravkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but Dadasov blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dadasov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dadasov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dadasov wants to stand and escape but instead Zdravkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dadasov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dadasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zdravkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Dadasov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dadasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov cracks Dadasov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov stopping the sweep attempt from Dadasov.
Zdravkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov is in close to Dadasov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dadasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
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. This is the final round!
Zdravkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to sprawl but Zdravkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dadasov has one foot on Zdravkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dadasov rushes Zdravkov and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Zdravkov's head.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Dadasov works on Zdravkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Zdravkov back against the cage.
Zdravkov jumps into guard, dragging Dadasov to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov managing to control the position.
Zdravkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zdravkov trying to control the position.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dadasov defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dadasov gets tackled into the cage by Zdravkov. Zdravkov maintains the clinch.
Zdravkov decides to pull guard.
Dadasov wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zdravkov looking for subs off his back but Dadasov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zdravkov controls his leg.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zdravkov trying to control from the bottom.
Zdravkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Zdravkov won't let him.
Zdravkov looking for subs off his back but Dadasov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zdravkov wants to control but Dadasov passes into side.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov controlling the position for now.
Zdravkov is pressing down on Dadasov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dadasov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Renat Dadasov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robo Dexterity (ranked 1884 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Buck Read (ranked 113 p4p, 240 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robo Dexterity!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buck Read!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Read.
Dexterity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Read throws a jab but it's blocked by Dexterity.
Dexterity misses with a takedown attempt
and Read counters with a right hand to the body.
Dexterity fails to land with a series of punches.
Dexterity wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.
Dexterity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dexterity wants to clinch but Read slips to the side
and Read counters with a straight right hand.
Read smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dexterity throws a sloppy head kick
and Read counters with a stiff right hand.
Read clinches up against the cage.
Dexterity is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Dexterity jumps guard but Read stands there with Dexterity around his waist. Dexterity gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Dexterity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dexterity backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Read fails to land.
Read lands a hook that snaps the head of Dexterity backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read misses with a short punch on the inside.
Read misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexterity tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Read tries to work over Dexterity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dexterity.
Read working aggressively here.
Read tries a body shot but Dexterity blocks it.
Read swings wildly with an uppercut but Dexterity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Read fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read misses with a hook from the clinch.
Read lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Read.
Dexterity blocks a body shot from Read.
Read looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Read misses with a punch to the body.
Read tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexterity scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dexterity backwards.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dexterity backwards.
Read lands with a light punch inside.
Read misses with a body punch.
Read scores with a shot to the side of Dexterity's head.
Dexterity has been working on his balance at MY YARD Resurrect, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Read.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexterity is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Read tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dexterity jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Read walks away with a smile on his face. Dexterity gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dexterity doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Read holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dexterity is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Read is defending well.
A hook to the body from Read.
Dexterity is breathing heavily.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
Read lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Read tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dexterity backwards.
Read lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Read fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexterity is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Read lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Read can't find room to land a body shot as Dexterity controls the action.
Read lands a shot to the body.
Read fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Read lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexterity wants to break free but Read has control.
Read lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexterity is rocked!
Read lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dexterity or not.
Oh Dexterity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Read creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dexterity's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dexterity drops to his knees and Read pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Read!
Buck Read is the new bantamweight champion!
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