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C87: Haskins vs. Karelin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 1504 p4p, 3515 weight class) and Zenzo Rai (ranked 199 p4p, 436 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zenzo Rai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rai.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rai shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley forces Rai back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rai tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley keeps control of Rai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rai's defenses.
Rai is trying to break the clinch but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Rai in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Rai avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rai successfully pulls guard.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rai looking to control.
Dudley stays in close to Rai's body and controls the position.
Dudley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rai is looking to stand up but Dudley isn't so interested in that idea.
Rai is pulling down on Dudley's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dudley stays in close to Rai's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zenzo Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rai.
Rai shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters by clinching up.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Rai is trying to trip Dudley. He has hold of a leg but Dudley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rai won't allow Dudley to sweep him here.
Rai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dudley is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rai wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Rai preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rai is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley 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.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Rai tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
As Rai tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Rai manages to avoid the attempt.
Dudley tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai lands a right hook to the body.
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Damian Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai shoots and misses
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Good shot there by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rai. Rai gets slowly back to his feet.
Rai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rai thinking.
Rai looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rai eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dudley takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away.
Zenzo Rai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley swinging wildly here.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance.
Dudley tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Rai shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Rai goes for a double leg but Dudley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dudley continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Rai goes for a double leg but Dudley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dudley continues to drive forward.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rai manages to circle out of the way.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Rai in a clinch.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rai with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
Rai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai.
Rai shoots and misses
and Dudley moves into the clinch.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rai takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Rai.
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dudley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Dudley has him pressed against the cage.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rai's defenses.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Rai with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dudley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rai tries to break free but Dudley pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rai wants to get back to striking at distance but Dudley won't allow it.
Rai fails to pull guard.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Zenzo Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rai wants a takedown but no success here.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai jumps guard but Dudley stands there with Rai around his waist. Rai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rai tries to pull guard but Dudley holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
Rai wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rai is working for takedown but Dudley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rai wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 1389 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 162 p4p, 141 weight class). Noriega comes to the cage accompanied by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Pablo Noriega 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Brah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brah.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Brah slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brah is able to avoid easily.
Brah throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Brah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noriega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brah is looking to work his way around to Noriega's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Noriega is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Noriega wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brah fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Noriega tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah content just to control the position here.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noriega wants to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
That's four 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.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noriega is looking to escape.
Brah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Noriega has worked his arm free - good work by Noriega!
Brah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noriega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brah wants to control but Noriega is keeping him busy.
Noriega is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Brah might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah 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.
Brah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Brah's head.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Brah's leg. Brah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brah slips under a jab.
Brah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Brah taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah working the ground and pound from side control.
Brah staying calm.
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Brah staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Brah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brah tries for a kimura but Noriega is defending well.
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Noriega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah fails with the takedown.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega 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. This is the final round!
Brah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Brah slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Brah moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noriega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brah laying and praying for a moment but Noriega takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
Brah prevents Noriega from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brah looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brah stands and throws Noriega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brah taking a breather here.
Brah trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
Noriega tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to control but instead Noriega has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Noriega has one foot on Brah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brah shoots in for a double leg but Noriega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brah scores with a leg kick.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Brah drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega!
Noriega sneaks out the side door and pushes Brah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brah misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Noriega is predictable there
and Brah counters with a takedown into side control.
Noriega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noriega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
As Pablo Noriega got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This Is My Last Fight With Combate, I Wanted Say Thank You To Darren Russell For Paying Me Very Well. But It Time To Move On With My Career, I Know Put On Some Entertaining Fights For This Company. Thank You '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 703 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 102 p4p, 160 weight class). Kruschev's entrance music is Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). A fine choice. Princip is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Princip throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Princip tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Princip cracks Kruschev with an open hand slap.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev walks into a straight right hand from Princip.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Princip has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Princip's head.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Princip down.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Princip.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Princip misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands an overhand right.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Princip's sensitive parts.
Kruschev lands a jab.
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!
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Princip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Princip slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Princip 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.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Princip circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Princip then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Princip takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Princip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip slips a jab from Kruschev.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip blocks a low kick nicely.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Princip walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Princip clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Princip punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev cracks Princip with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Princip jumps back.
Princip has managed to clinch.
Princip tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruschev or not.
Princip lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Princip is able to avoid easily.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev works Princip's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Princip's body. Princip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Princip throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Kruschev slams his shin into Princip's torso.
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev cracks Princip with a good jab.
Kruschev wants to slow Princip down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Princip stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Princip jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Princip moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Princip lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Princip's body.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Princip off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Princip throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Princip looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Princip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Kruschev punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Princip moves out of range.
Princip tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Princip's leg but Princip calmly moves out of range.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
Princip connects with a body shot.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev jabs Princip right on the nose. Princip blinks but takes it well.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Princip if he has to take too many more of those.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Princip.
Well Princip 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
An out of breath Louis Princip thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 434 p4p, 1068 weight class) and Remy Jacquard (ranked 56 p4p, 123 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Jacquard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard scores with a nice head shot.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corassa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Corassa walks into a straight right hand from Jacquard.
Corassa scores with a jab.
Corassa scores with a leg kick.
Corassa lands with a straight right. Jacquard didn't see that one coming.
Jacquard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corassa circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Corassa slips a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Jacquard 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.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
Jacquard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Corassa connects with a body shot.
Corassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Corassa throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard darts in and clinches Corassa up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacquard is trying to force a seperation but Corassa has the dominant position.
Jacquard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacquard's elbow.
Jacquard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corassa lands a shot to the body.
Corassa is leaning against Jacquard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corassa gets through Jacquard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Jacquard darts in looking for a takedown but Corassa gets double underhooks and turns Jacquard into the cage.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Jacquard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacquard fails with a takedown attempt.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Jacquard.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa sizes up Jacquard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corassa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacquard. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Corassa.
A nice leg kick from Jacquard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Corassa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jacquard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Jacquard tries to move into range but Corassa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacquard scores with a leg kick.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corassa pinned against the cage. Corassa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corassa connects with a single shot there.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Corassa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacquard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corassa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corassa wants it to stay on the feet.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacquard shoots in but no luck this time.
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacquard has time to react.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Jacquard thumps Corassa with a low kick.
Corassa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacquard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacquard on the side of the head.
Corassa swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Jacquard jumps back.
Jacquard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corassa but Corassa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacquard shoots in for a takedown but Corassa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Jacquard throws a combination that misses
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jacquard.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacquard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corassa - the referee stops the clock and Jacquard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corassa. Jacquard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa 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.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Corassa throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacquard moves into the clinch.
Corassa gets through Jacquard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa tries a body shot but Jacquard blocks it.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa tries a body shot but Jacquard blocks it.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch but Corassa keeps him there for the moment.
Jacquard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa tries a body shot but Jacquard blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Jacquard controls the action.
Corassa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard blocks a low kick nicely.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Corassa does it's job there.
Jacquard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa lands with an overhand left.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Jacquard dodges the punch combination from Corassa.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacquard doesn't seem bothered though.
Corassa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacquard goes for a double leg but Corassa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corassa continues to drive forward.
Jacquard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacquard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacquard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Jacquard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Corassa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corassa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacquard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Jacquard lands a glancing blow to the side of Corassa's head.
Corassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corassa slips a jab from Jacquard.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa connects with the punch.
Corassa scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacquard's hands.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Jacquard moved away.
Corassa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a body punch
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacquard's head backwards.
Corassa misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Corassa moved away.
Jacquard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corassa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacquard somewhat.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Jacquard.
Corassa is looking to slow Jacquard down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Good standup being displayed there by Corassa as he connects with a hook.
Corassa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jacquard if he has to take too many more of those.
Jacquard walks into a straight right hand from Corassa.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Corassa.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacquard shoots in and drives through. Corassa sprawls well.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacquard throws a head kick but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacquard connects with a looping right hand.
Corassa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacquard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corassa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacquard.
A clash of legs there as Jacquard blocks the low kick.
Corassa cracks Jacquard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacquard digs a good body shot into Corassa's ribs.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacquard in his tracks.
Corassa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Corassa tries a head kick but it misses.
Corassa cracks Jacquard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Jacquard sees coming a mile off.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Jab from Corassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard moves in looking to clinch but Corassa pushes him off.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacquard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa catches Jacquard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacquard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard is looking for the big counter here.
Jacquard misses with a wild combination.
Jacquard doesn't manage to clinch there - Corassa circles away.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corassa as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacquard blocks the leg kick.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacquard.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa dips to his left and cracks Jacquard with an uppercut!
Jacquard dips to his left and cracks Corassa with an uppercut!
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Jacquard moves out of range easily.
Corassa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Jacquard slips a jab from Corassa.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard slips a jab and a cross from Corassa.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacquard throws a lazy uppercut
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa jabs at Jacquard's body.
Corassa throws a right hand that Jacquard ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacquard also avoids with ease.
Jacquard thows a leg kick but Corassa checks it
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Jacquard swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Corassa there.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corassa defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Jacquard checks it.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Jacquard 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.
Nice takedown defense from Corassa. No joy for Jacquard on that attempt.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Jacquard.
Corassa thuds his right hand into Jacquard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacquard misses with a takedown attempt - Corassa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Corassa misses the jab.
Jacquard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Jacquard with that takedown attempt.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacquard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corassa.
Jacquard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa cracks Jacquard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corassa jabs Jacquard right on the nose. Jacquard blinks but takes it well.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
Corassa scores with a push kick.
Remy Jacquard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corassa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Corassa. No joy for Jacquard on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Corassa looks to land a combination. Jacquard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corassa punishes Jacquard's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corassa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
A victorious Eduardo Corassa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 432 p4p, 421 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 62 p4p, 61 weight class). Moxley has chosen Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moxley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu walks into a jab.
Moxley with a poor takedown
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hlervu can pounce on him.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hlervu tries a head kick but it misses.
Moxley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
A nice side step and Moxley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hlervu misses.
Moxley catches Hlervu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moxley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Moxley saw that one coming.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hlervu takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
Moxley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Moxley.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moxley at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu thumps Moxley with a low kick.
Hlervu misses with a two punch combination.
Moxley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Hlervu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Moxley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moxley checks a leg kick.
Moxley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Moxley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu 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.
Hlervu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moxley is able to avoid easily.
Moxley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hlervu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moxley checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Moxley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moxley lands a left and a right that sends Hlervu crashing to the canvas! Moxley dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley wants to take Hlervu's back here but Hlervu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Moxley's attempts to control the action.
Hlervu tries to buck Moxley off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Moxley has a good base and remains in mount.
Moxley wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu tries to reverse the position but Moxley maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley wants to take Hlervu's back but he can't do it this time.
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Moxley has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Moxley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape.
Moxley lands a couple of good shots and Hlervu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Moxley looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley keeps control of the position as Hlervu tries to break free.
Moxley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moxley is landing with strikes from the back.
Moxley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hlervu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hlervu is trying to defend against the choke here but Moxley has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Moxley Tightens the hold and Hlervu taps out furiously! Moxley displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hratch Tzien (ranked 399 p4p, 518 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 50 p4p, 66 weight class). Tzien comes to the cage accompanied by R*ck It. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Hratch Tzien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tzien.
A lazy left from Tzien finds it's target.
Cardona clobbers Tzien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cardona with a nice cross.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tzien throws out the jab.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tzien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Cardona lunges at Tzien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tzien's hand.
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Tzien tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tzien pushes Cardona up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien breaks from the clinch.
Tzien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tzien connects with an inside leg kick.
Tzien scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cardona.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona has Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Tzien lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona tries to work over Tzien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tzien successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona is stalling in the full guard.
Cardona wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
Cardona postures up in Tzien's guard and throws a big left but Tzien blocks it.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tzien wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardona controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tzien is trying to control the position but Cardona postures up.
Tzien is adopting a defensive guard.
Tzien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tzien is looking for a triangle here but Cardona uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tzien is trying to get back to half guard.
Tzien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cardona trying to control from half guard but Tzien is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tzien trying to hold on to Cardona's head to control him but Cardona postures up.
Cardona trying to mount his opponent but Tzien defends it.
Tzien is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardona.
Tzien trying to control but Cardona postures up.
Cardona slows the pace down in half guard.
Cardona is looking to take a break and control but Tzien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Tzien moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Tzien slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Tzien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tzien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tzien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Tzien tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tzien tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzien has time to react.
Tzien closes the distance and pushes Cardona back into the cage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzien controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Tzien lands with a right to the head.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Tzien's head.
Tzien manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Tzien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tzien blocks the leg kick.
Cardona takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzien tried to counter with a leg kick but Cardona avoided it.
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Tzien throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona slips under a jab.
Tzien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardona in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Tzien is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
A big left from Cardona misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tzien.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Tzien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien jabs Cardona right on the nose. Cardona blinks but takes it well.
Cardona misses with a jab to the body
and Tzien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tzien lands with a cross.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tzien defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Tzien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Tzien fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Cardona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Tzien tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tzien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzien throws a low kick but Cardona moves out of range easily.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona slips a jab and a cross from Tzien.
Cardona takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Cardona lands a head shot.
 It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Cardona throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tzien.
Crunch! Cardona slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tzien moves in looking to clinch but Cardona pushes him off.
Cardona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tzien moves in looking to clinch but Cardona pushes him off.
Tzien walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
Tzien with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Tzien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tzien steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cardona. That one must have hurt.
Tzien lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Tzien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardona on the side of the head.
Tzien fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tzien wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Tzien ducks down to avoid it.
As Cardona looks to move away, Tzien throws a big counter combo but Cardona just gets out of the way.
Cardona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzien.
Cardona stuns Tzien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardona misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien throws a good cross that connects.
Tzien connects with a body shot.
Tzien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Cardona.
Cardona keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona lands a right hook to the body.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
Cardona attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Tzien pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Tzien settles back down.
Tzien blocks a jab.
It looked like Tzien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardona.
Cardona lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardona has Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Tzien is working Cardona over against the cage.
A short left from Cardona.
A short right from Cardona.
Tzien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tzien misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tzien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cardona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Tzien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cardona to keep the fight standing.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tzien.
Tzien is looking to break free of the clinch but Cardona has double underhooks.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzien.
Tzien working aggressively here.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cardona.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzien tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Tzien lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hratch Tzien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona throws the kick towards the body but Tzien avoids it.
Tzien tries to clinch up.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Tzien moves out of range easily.
Tzien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tzien throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tzien under the eye.
Tzien throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzien throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Tzien only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
During a confident post fight interview, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Terrell (ranked 526 p4p, 85 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 74 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov clinches.
Lermontov gets control of Terrell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lermontov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lermontov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terrell has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.
Terrell looking to pass the guard.
Terrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terrell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Terrell stacks Lermontov 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 Terrell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov gets back to half guard.
Lermontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Terrell 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.
Lermontov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terrell pulls his head out easily.
Lermontov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Terrell passes into side control!
Lermontov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lermontov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
Terrell happy to just control the position for now.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
Lermontov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lermontov has one of Terrell's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lermontov is looking to regain half guard here but Terrell keeps moving and retains side control.
Terrell looks up at the clock and then as Lermontov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Terrell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lermontov is looking for a sweep.
Terrell happy to just control the position for now.
Terrell is looking to take a break and control but Lermontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Lermontov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lermontov is looking to control Terrell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lermontov avoid being mounted?
Terrell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lermontov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lermontov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terrell is aware though and is defending well.
Terrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lermontov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Terrell escapes and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terrell. That did some damage!
Terrell takes one on the button.
Lermontov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terrell backs up against the cage.
Terrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terrell tries to counter by clinching up but Lermontov breaks away and moves out of range.
Terrell lands with a nice body kick.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lermontov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terrell swinging wildly here.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Terrell tries to land a front kick but Lermontov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov looks for the body kick but Terrell saw that one coming.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Terrell.
Lermontov clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terrell walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lermontov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Terrell connects with a body shot that sends Lermontov's belly button to the back.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell scores with a spinning back kick!
A left and a right from Terrell both land. Nice combination.
Terrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
As Lermontov tries to get set, Terrell tries to push him back and clinch up but Lermontov manages to avoid the attempt.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Terrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lermontov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lermontov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrell connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lermontov blocks the leg kick.
Lermontov connects with a jab.
Terrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands with a slapping head kick.
Phillip Terrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lermontov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrell.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Terrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Lermontov avoided it.
Terrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a left hand
and Terrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lermontov jumps guard but Terrell stands there with Lermontov around his waist. Lermontov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phillip Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Terrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lermontov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Terrell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Lermontov jumps guard but Terrell stands there with Lermontov around his waist. Lermontov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
Terrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lermontov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terrell walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Terrell throws a series of punches but Lermontov moves out of range.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Lermontov throws out a counter right but Terrell avoids it with no problem.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Terrell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lermontov.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov blocks the body kick.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Lermontov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lermontov rushes Terrell and presses him up against the cage.
Terrell scores with a hook to the body.
Lermontov manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lermontov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Terrell escapes and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lermontov tries to bench press Terrell off him but Terrell keeps the position.
Terrell controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Lermontov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Terrell just content to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov tries to buck Terrell off but Terrell is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell 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. This is the final round!
Terrell tries to land a body kick
and Lermontov counters with a good low kick that Terrell was not able to check.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but Terrell moved away.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lermontov.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Terrell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lermontov tries to clinch
and Terrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Terrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terrell tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Terrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Terrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrell cracks Lermontov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov walks into a stiff left hand from Terrell.
Terrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Nice uppercut there from Terrell.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Terrell is having none of it.
Terrell is looking to counter the offense by Lermontov and move into the clinch.
Lermontov pushes Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Terrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
Terrell pushes Lermontov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Lermontov controls the action.
Terrell pushes Lermontov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Lermontov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Phillip Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov fails to pull guard.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Lermontov manages to pull guard.
Fiyero Lermontov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Terrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lermontov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lermontov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terrell controls the pace.
Lermontov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lermontov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Terrell has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Terrell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lermontov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Terrell pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lermontov tries to hold on but Terrell pushes him away.
Terrell prevents Lermontov from getting the reversal.
Lermontov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell keeping full guard, as Lermontov tries to pass.
Lermontov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Terrell wants to control but Lermontov postures up.
Lermontov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terrell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lermontov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lermontov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Terrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
Phillip Terrell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mongrel (ranked 564 p4p, 445 weight class) and Rect Umm (ranked 83 p4p, 68 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Mongrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umm throws a jab when Mongrel was well out of range.
Umm instigates a clinch.
Umm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mongrel blocks a body shot from Umm.
Umm manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mongrel.
Mongrel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like John Mongrel has been cut.
Umm slips a jab and a cross from Mongrel.
Umm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umm scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mongrel.
Umm punishes Mongrel's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm lands a really nice looking cross but Mongrel seems unphased.
Umm's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Umm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab by Umm.
John Mongrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umm needs to keep his hands up - Mongrel had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Mongrel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Umm misses.
Umm lands with a shot to the body.
Mongrel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mongrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umm manages to avoid it.
Umm has managed to clinch.
Mongrel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mongrel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mongrel struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
Umm lands a hook that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongrel has had enough of the clinch but Umm keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mongrel.
Mongrel prevents a body shot from Umm.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umm prevents Mongrel from breaking the clinch.
Mongrel blocks a body shot from Umm.
A frustrated look appears on Mongrel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mongrel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mongrel looks to land a combination but Umm avoids it well.
Umm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Umm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umm throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Mongrel.
Umm tries to clinch up but Mongrel circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mongrel misses with a series of wild punches.
Mongrel keeps the fight on the outside.
Umm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Umm looks to move away, Mongrel throws a big counter combo but Umm just gets out of the way.
Mongrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umm counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Mongrel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm tries to clinch but Mongrel is having none of it.
Mongrel tries to land a body kick
and Umm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Umm misses the target.
Umm takes a swing at Mongrel's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Umm tenderised Mongrel's leg. Mongrel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mongrel misses with a looping left.
Mongrel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John Mongrel's cut is getting worse.
Mongrel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Mongrel is rocked!
Mongrel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umm loads up on a big right hand but Mongrel slips the punch.
Umm's corner calls for a 1-2. Umm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Mongrel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umm moves forwards but Mongrel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umm cracks Mongrel with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mongrel tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Umm pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mongrel is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rect Umm!
After winning the bout, Rect Umm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 131 p4p, 180 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 18 p4p, 25 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Liu misses
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Liu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dixon working for a triangle but Liu defends it easily.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liu defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liu stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Liu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liu has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Dixon pulls Liu in to control the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Dixon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to keep Liu in close.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liu passes into half guard.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Liu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dixon trying to hold on to Liu's head to control him but Liu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Liu is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Dixon throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon lands with an overhand left.
Dixon cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu lands with a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon 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.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
A big left from Dixon misses.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu jabs at Dixon's body.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Liu defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Liu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liu slips a jab from Dixon.
A big right from Liu misses.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu tries a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dixon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Liu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dixon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Dixon misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liu throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Liu slips a jab from Dixon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Dixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.
Dixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Liu avoids the body shot from Dixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon 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.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
A big left from Liu misses.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Liu didn't expect that.
Dixon passes into half guard.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu lands the left hand.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Liu throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
Liu tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Liu is not content to let Dixon control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Dixon wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liu is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dixon but great work by Liu.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dixon trying to control but Liu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liu's back!
Liu is trying to defend against the choke here but Dixon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dixon Tightens the hold and Liu taps out furiously! Dixon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Dixon!
In his post fight interview, Darren Dixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Haskins (ranked 54 p4p, 189 weight class) and Ruslan Karelin (ranked 11 p4p, 28 weight class). Ruslan Karelin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin moves in looking to clinch but Haskins pushes him off.
Haskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin.
Karelin connects with a nice looking jab.
Karelin lands a glancing blow to the side of Haskins's head.
Karelin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karelin trying to control the position but Haskins is working away.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Haskins 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.
Karelin tries to advance to mount but Haskins denies him.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haskins, who protects the arm well.
Haskins tries to escape but Karelin is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karelin tries for a kimura but Haskins is defending well.
Haskins is pushing Karelin's head away, looking to escape. Karelin manages to hold on to the position though.
Haskins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Haskins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karelin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haskins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin lands with an overhand left.
Karelin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haskins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Haskins throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haskins lands a big head kick that sends Karelin tumbling to the mat! Haskins takes a step backwards and waves Karelin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haskins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karelin is in Haskins's guard.
Karelin prevents Haskins from getting back to his feet.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Haskins is keeping the position.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haskins wants to stand but Karelin is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karelin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
Karelin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haskins. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haskins.
Karelin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haskins to the ground. Karelin is now in Haskins's guard.
Karelin prevents Haskins from getting back to his feet.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haskins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Haskins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karelin tests Haskins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karelin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karelin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karelin tries to clinch up
and Haskins counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Ruslan Karelin's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haskins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haskins misses with a hook.
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 Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Karelin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haskins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haskins lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head.
Haskins needs to keep his hands up - Karelin had a free shot at his head there.
Karelin moves forwards but Haskins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karelin slips under a jab.
Haskins defending well as Karelin loads up on a big left hand.
Karelin moves in looking to clinch but Haskins pushes him off.
Haskins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Haskins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karelin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haskinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin.
Karelin goes for a double leg but Haskins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haskins continues to drive forward.
Haskins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin ducks right into an uppercut from Haskins.
Haskins with a jab.
The cut above Ruslan Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Haskins misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins blocks a jab.
Haskins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Haskins is out of range.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Haskins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karelin.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Haskins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haskins throws a lazy uppercut
and Karelin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haskins misses with a right hand
and Karelin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haskins looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Karelin wants to counter with a clinch but Haskins pushes him away.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Haskins moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Haskins misses the target.
Haskins throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin is looking to land body kicks.
Haskins throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haskins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins misses with a right hand
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Karelin jumps guard and drags Haskins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haskins is aware though and is defending well.
Karelin striking off his back but it's not causing Haskins any problems.
Haskins wants to stand and escape but instead Karelin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Ruslan Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin stops Haskins from standing up.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haskins wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pushes down on Haskins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Haskins is defending it quite comfortably.
Haskins is looking to escape.
Karelin stalling.
Haskins pushes Karelin off and gets back to his feet.
Karelin misses with a kick to the body.
Karelin tries to clinch up but Haskins circles away and keeps his distance.
Karelin forces Haskins back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskins.
Haskins manages to break the clinch.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Haskins.
Karelin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruslan Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Karelin.
Karelin tries to clinch there but Haskins circles away.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Karelin wants to clinch but Haskins slips to the side
and Haskins counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins slips under a jab.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Haskins misses.
A nice combination there by Haskins.
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 Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Karelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Haskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haskins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haskins tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haskins to the ground. Haskins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karelin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haskins slips a straight right by Karelin.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Haskins is avoiding it.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Haskins misses its intended target.
Haskins throws a lazy head kick
and Karelin counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelin is looking to clinch.
Dwayne Haskins is winning the standup battle so far.
Karelin connects with a looping right hand.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskins as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Haskins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haskins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Karelin.
Haskins looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Haskins misses with an uppercut
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Haskins scores with a jab to the head.
Haskins throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Haskins takes one to the side of the head.
Haskins moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
Haskins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haskins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karelin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haskins defends it well.
Haskins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karelin.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin wants to counter with a clinch but Haskins pushes him away.
A jab from Karelin does it's job there.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haskins counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruslan Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwayne Haskins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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