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GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hanley (ranked 3952 p4p, 4166 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 488 p4p, 512 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Hanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Hanley.
Hanley shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanley tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith clinches.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
 It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanley controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Hanley blocks an uppercut.
Hanley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Hanley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanley manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Hanley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to escape but Hanley is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Hanley stalls from top position.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Hanley in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanley is controlling him.
Hanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanley takes a shot to the head.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Hanley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith stuns Hanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hanley.
Hanley taking a breather.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Hanley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Hanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanley circles away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Smith tries to clinch but Hanley is having none of it.
Hanley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Hanley dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hanley.
Hanley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith forces Hanley back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanley tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanley stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Hanley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Hanley looking for a takedown.
Hanley can't get the takedown.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanley controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanley tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Hanley is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanley.
Hanley is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Rob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith cracks Hanley with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Hanley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Hanley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanley.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanleys head.
Hanley blocks an uppercut.
Hanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is leaning against Hanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanley has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanley is trying to break free.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Hanley! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Speer (ranked 24704 p4p, 2115 weight class) and Michael Cudlitz (ranked 721 p4p, 310 weight class). Felix Speer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Speer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cudlitz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cudlitz has his takedown stuffed
and Speer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Speer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Speer wants to advance to full mount but Cudlitz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Speer being controlled here momentarily.
Cudlitz is looking to stand up but Speer isn't so interested in that idea.
Speer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cudlitz has his hands on Speer's head, controlling the position.
Cudlitz working for a triangle but Speer defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cudlitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speer postures up in Cudlitz's guard and throws a big left but Cudlitz blocks it.
Speer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Speer won't allow Cudlitz to get back to his feet.
Speer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speer postures up and lands a big shot to Cudlitz's brow.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speer prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Speer from controlling successfully.
Speer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cudlitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer throwing strikes but missing.
Cudlitz wants to stand but Speer is controlling the position.
Speer distracts Cudlitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Speer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speer looking to sit in guard and control but Cudlitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speer looking for a sweep. Not yet Speer, not yet.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cudlitz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cudlitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cudlitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cudlitz moves into full mount! Speer won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Speer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cudlitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount and Speer is in trouble!
Cudlitz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 Speer is rocked!
Cudlitz controlling the pace for now.
Speer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudlitz landing shots from mount.
Oh Speer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Speer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Speer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
A very excited looking Michael Cudlitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fochi (ranked 2291 p4p, 2142 weight class) and Barion Montgomery (ranked 291 p4p, 267 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barion Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fochi counters with a single leg into guard. Montgomery didn't expect that.
Fochi trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Fochi from controlling successfully.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fochi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montgomery rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fochi's guard! Nice work there by Montgomery!
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Fochi's legs - danger averted.
Fochi is looking for a triangle here but Montgomery uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fochi is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montgomery gets to mount! Fochi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fochi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery tries to control but Fochi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi wants to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Fochi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Montgomery wants to control but Fochi is keeping him busy.
Fochi gets full guard.
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montgomery is aware though and is defending well.
Fochi is trying to control the position but Montgomery postures up.
Fochi is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
Montgomery postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery passes Fochi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montgomery prevents Fochi from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that round.
That's time! Fochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fochi throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fochi thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fochi off to one side.
Fochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fochi feinted with a counter takedown.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Fochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Fochi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fochi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montgomery finds it's way round the side to connect with Fochi's head.
Montgomery paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Fochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fochi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fochi.
Montgomery can't keep his opponent in guard - Fochi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fochi is thwarting Montgomery's attempts to control the position.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but Montgomery defending well.
Fochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montgomery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fochi.
Montgomery is not content to let Fochi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi is working for an americana but Montgomery has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fochi was thinking about the submission.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fochi postures up.
Fochi slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fochi seems to be working for a kimura but Montgomery defends the submission attempt.
Fochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Montgomery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fochi is looking to advance position but Montgomery won't allow it.
Fochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fochi is looking to stall here but Montgomery recovers full guard.
Fochi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fochi stands and throws Montgomery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montgomery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fochi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi 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!
Fochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fochi misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery lands a jab-cross combination.
Fochi doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Montgomery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montgomery throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Fochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Fochi is looking to counter punch.
Montgomery misses with a few strikes there.
Fochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Fochi slips the punch.
Fochi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Montgomery looks to move away, Fochi throws a big counter combo but Montgomery just gets out of the way.
Montgomery will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fochi.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Fochi saw that one coming.
Montgomery is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fochi tries to clinch up but Montgomery circles away and keeps his distance.
Fochi misses with a looping right.
Montgomery's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery delivers a nice body kick.
Fochi shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montgomery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Montgomery. That snapped Fochi's head back.
Montgomery dips to his left and cracks Fochi with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery cracks Fochi with an open hand slap.
Fochi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Montgomery's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Montgomery punishes Fochi's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Fochi misses.
Fochi closes the distance and pushes Montgomery back into the cage.
Fochi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montgomery smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fochi.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fochi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Fochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fochi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Fochi is just out of range.
A punch combination from Fochi misses.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from Fochi.
Barion Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fochi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Fochi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Fochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Barion Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fochi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barion Montgomery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Fochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Fochi throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Fochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fochi off to one side.
Fochi tries to clinch up.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Fochi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michael Fochi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery misses with a double jab
and Fochi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montgomery won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barion Montgomery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fochi 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fochi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 1699 p4p, 3110 weight class) and Robin Daqt (ranked 224 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Daqt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daddy is defended easily by Daqt.
Daqt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daqt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daqt lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy trying to keep a closed guard but Daqt is proving a slippery customer.
Daqt trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daqt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daqt throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Daqt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daqt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daqt has managed to get both his arms back between Daddy's legs - danger averted.
Daddy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daqt defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daqt passes Daddy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daddy trying to control here.
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daqt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daddy tries to roll over but Daqt keeps him under control.
Daqt trying to control the action but Daddy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daqt.
Daqt prevents Daddy from improving his position.
Daqt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daddy trying to control here.
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Daqt has control of the leg.
Daqt wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daqt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daqt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daqt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daddy defends it well.
Daqt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Daqt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daqt.
Daqt is working for a submission of some sort.
Daqt 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy tries to roll over but Daqt keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Daqt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daddy looks for a takedown but Daqt sprawls well.
Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Daqt's guard.
Daqt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard.
Daddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daqt.
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daqt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to keep Daqt in close.
Robin Daqt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daqt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daqt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daqt takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.
Daddy working for a triangle but Daqt defends it easily.
Daqt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daqt trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daqt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daqt throws a big elbow that misses.
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Daqt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daqt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daddy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daddy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daddy!
Daddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daqt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daddy is trying to get an arm triangle but Daqt is defending well.
Daddy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daqt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daddy's guard! Nice work there by Daqt!
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daqt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daqt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Daqt misses with the ground and pound.
Daqt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy is looking for a sweep.
Daddy wants to control but Daqt postures up.
Daqt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daqt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daddy actively working from the bottom here.
Daddy is trying to maintain the position but Daqt is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Big Daddy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Daqt. No joy for Daddy on that attempt.
Daddy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daqt lands a jab to the head.
Daqt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daqt did well to prevent Daddy getting side control.
Daqt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Daddy is trying to control. Daqt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Daqt is trying to get back to full guard.
Daqt is defending against the submission attempts here by Daddy.
Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daqt moves into full guard.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy postures up in Daqt's guard and throws a big left but Daqt blocks it.
Daqt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daqt wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
Daqt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daqt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daqt pulls his head out easily.
Daqt trying to control from half guard but Daddy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daqt is working away from the top position though.
Daqt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Daqt eventually gives up the hold.
Daddy manages to get to full guard.
Daddy working for a triangle but Daqt defends it easily.
Daddy has his foot on Daqt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daqt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daqt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daqt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daddy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daqt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daqt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daqt throwing strikes but missing.
Daqt is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
Daqt wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Daqt with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daqt is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daqt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daqt wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daqt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daqt defends well.
Daddy is looking for a triangle but Daqt pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Daqt.
I think Daqt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robin Daqt!
Robin Daqt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Burroughs (ranked 1720 p4p, 1954 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 223 p4p, 249 weight class). Stepanovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Swallowing Dust. This should be fireworks!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Burroughs wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burroughs.
An attempted straight right counter from Burroughs misses the target.
Burroughs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Burroughs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Burroughs strikes.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Burroughs avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Burroughs has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burroughs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Burroughs throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Burroughs tries to work over Stepanovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burroughs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burroughs gets slowly back to his feet.
Burroughs misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Burroughs swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burroughs loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burroughs shoots in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burroughs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burroughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burroughs doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepanovich circles away.
A jab lands there for Burroughs.
Stepanovich cracks Burroughs with a good jab.
Burroughs moves out of range of the strikes.
Burroughs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burroughs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Jimmy Burroughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burroughs moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burroughs ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Burroughs is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burroughs throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burroughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burroughs.
Burroughs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Burroughs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burroughs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Burroughs.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burroughs under the eye.
Burroughs swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Burroughs moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burroughs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepanovich is pushing Burroughs's head away, looking to escape. Burroughs manages to hold on to the position though.
Burroughs seems to have got his legs back now.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet but Burroughs is dominant here and he's now got Stepanovich's back!
Stepanovich manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burroughs is defended easily by Stepanovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burroughs clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burroughs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burroughs shoots in but Stepanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Burroughs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burroughs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich cracks Burroughs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burroughs moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Burroughs's head but Burroughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burroughs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stepanovich to the ground. Burroughs is now in Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burroughs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Stepanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burroughs has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Burroughs prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Burroughs has the dominant position.
Burroughs working aggressively here.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Burroughs has the dominant position.
Burroughs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stepanovich up against the cage.
Burroughs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burroughs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stepanovich.
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Burroughs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
Stepanovich works Burroughs's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
Burroughs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stepanovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burroughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Burroughs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burroughs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich pushes Burroughs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burroughs misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Burroughs moves out of range.
Burroughs takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Burroughs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Burroughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burroughs misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Stepanovich punishes Burroughs's body with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burroughs clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burroughs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich takes one on the button.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich catches Burroughs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Burroughs.
Burroughs has his takedown stuffed
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Burroughs shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich connects with a combination that backs up Burroughs into the cage. Stepanovich lands a flurry of punches that gets past Burroughs's guard. Burroughs is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Stepanovich bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
A victorious Olenev Stepanovich 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 Zion Melton (ranked 3637 p4p, 23774 weight class) and Josh Wyte (ranked 435 p4p, 689 weight class). Josh Wyte struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Zion Melton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166
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Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zion Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wyte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyte cracks Melton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.
Melton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Wyte tries to get set, Melton tries to push him back and clinch up but Wyte manages to avoid the attempt.
Melton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyte throws the left hand but Melton avoids the punch easily.
Melton slips under a jab from Wyte.
Wyte lands a big uppercut and Melton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Melton looks OK. Wyte waves Melton back to his feet!
Melton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyte.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josh Wyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton.
Melton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wyte gets caught napping as Melton dives in and scores a takedown. Wyte manages to retain guard.
Wyte is wriggling around but Melton manages to pass to half guard.
Melton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wyte to stand up.
Melton seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Melton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wyte to the ground. Melton is now in Wyte's guard.
Wyte has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Melton has passed into side control.
Melton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wyte to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyte tries to improve position but can't.
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
Melton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wyte is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton lands a few punches from side control.
Wyte taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wyte down.
Melton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wyte looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Melton is working Wyte over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melton decides to stand back up. Melton steps back and let's Wyte get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wyte enables Melton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wyte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melton distracts Wyte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melton postures up and lands a big shot to Wyte's brow.
Melton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Melton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wyte wants to improve his position but instead Melton has moved into half guard.
Melton is nestled in close to Wyte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wyte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Melton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melton winds up and cracks Wyte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Melton.
Melton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Melton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
Wyte is trying to maintain the position but Melton is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melton drops an elbow to the side of Wyte's head.
Melton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Melton breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Melton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Melton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zion Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melton moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh Wyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wyte pushes Melton off but Melton dives into side control.
Melton cracks Wyte with a big elbow.
Melton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wyte taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wyte wants to control but Melton postures up.
Melton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melton landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton stands up.
Wyte is breathing heavily.
Wyte throws an overhand right that lands on Melton's shoulder, as Melton tries to avoid the shot.
Melton attempts a counter takedown but Wyte avoids it well and moves away.
Wyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wyte is looking to stand back up but Melton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wyte.
Melton winds up and cracks Wyte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Melton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Melton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wyte tries to kick Melton off in order to stand up. Melton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyte can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyte taking a bit of punishment here - Melton scoring with strikes.
Melton scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Melton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wyte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wyte tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Melton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Melton looking to finish Wyte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wyte!
Melton with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton is landing with some decent strikes but Wyte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wyte hang on?
Melton scoring with strikes but Wyte is staying in there.
 Wyte is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Melton.
Wyte is still in real trouble! Can Melton finish him?
Wyte working to try and regain half guard.
Melton with the ground and pound from mount.
Melton lands a big shot to the head and Wyte winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zion Melton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rice Flair (ranked 2096 p4p, 24526 weight class) and Kai Chisaki (ranked 268 p4p, 700 weight class). Rice Flair has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155
5 - 3 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Chisaki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flair darts in and clinches Chisaki up against the cage.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown.
Flair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chisaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisaki.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Flair manages to get underhooks.
Rice Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chisaki.
Chisaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flair is pressed up against the cage. Chisaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flair down to the mat. Flair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chisaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chisaki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair wants to clinch up but Chisaki keeps it at a distance.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Chisaki circles away.
Chisaki throws out a counter right but Flair avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flair tries to clinch but Chisaki is having none of it.
Chisaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chisaki! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Chisaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flair wants to clinch
and Flair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flair wants to clinch
and Chisaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flair rushes Chisaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chisaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flair after a bit of a struggle.
Chisaki is working for takedown but Flair is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Chisaki tightens his grip and picks Flair up, before dumping him to the ground. Flair manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chisaki stands up over Flair, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flair has his foot on Chisaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chisaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Chisaki postures up.
Chisaki is working Flair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chisaki defends it easily.
Chisaki is working Flair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chisaki postures up and lands a big shot to Flair's brow.
Flair seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chisaki defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki working some strikes from top position.
Flair being controlled here, momentarily.
Flair looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chisaki has picked Flair up and slammed him! Flair can't keep hold of the triangle and Chisaki manages to pass to side control!
Chisaki just content to control the position.
Chisaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chisaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chisaki trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Chisaki controlling from side mount.
Flair is not content to let Chisaki control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisaki working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chisaki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Flair is looking for a sweep.
Chisaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chisaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flair tries to bench press Chisaki off him but Chisaki keeps the position.
Chisaki trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Chisaki working the ground and pound.
Chisaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Chisaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chisaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chisaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flair wants to clinch but Chisaki slips to the side
and Chisaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chisaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chisaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Chisaki pushes him off.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chisaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flair tries to clinch there but Chisaki circles away.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flair closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chisaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Chisaki counters with a right hand from hell and Flair is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Chisaki!
Kai Chisaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Nurmagomedov (ranked 24544 p4p, 6269 weight class) and Joopu Bizo (ranked 658 p4p, 617 weight class). Joopu Bizo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miroslav Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joopu Bizo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Bizo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Bizo.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Bizo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bizo loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bizo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range and Bizo settles back down.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Bizo avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Bizo. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Bizo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizo misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bizo misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bizo if he has to take too many more of those.
Bizo swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Bizo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Bizo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov forces Bizo back against the cage and clinches.
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Bizo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizo also avoids with ease.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizo misses with a wild combination.
Bizo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a solid leg kick but Bizo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurmagomedov.
Bizo wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizo feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov forces Bizo back against the cage and clinches.
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Bizo with a series of wild strikes but Bizo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov rushes Bizo and presses him up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick from Nurmagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizo.
Bizo lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizo tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov feints and as Bizo raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bizo is proving hard to escape from.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bizo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bizo has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bizo is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Bizo taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Bizo defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov stops Bizo from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Bizo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working Bizo over with strikes.
Bizo wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bizo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizo can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bizo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bizo wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Bizo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bizo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Bizo's guard and throws a big left but Bizo blocks it.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Bizo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizo has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Bizo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bizo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is working Bizo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Bizo's guard and throws a big left but Bizo blocks it.
Bizo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizo trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bizo wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Bizo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov cracks Bizo with a solid left hand.
Bizo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Bizo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Bizo!
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bizo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back.
Bizo advances position into side control!
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Bizo's posture but Bizo avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Bizo control the position.
Bizo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nurmagomedov. That's going to slow Bizo down.
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee strike.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
Bizo scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizo throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Bizo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Bizo does no damage.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bizo swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Bizo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bizo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Bizo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Bizo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizo also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Bizo avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Bizo with a series of wild strikes but Bizo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizo looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown.
Bizo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Bizo avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bizo kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
Good leg kick by Nurmagomedov.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bizo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bizo tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Bizo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizo wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Bizo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Bizo avoids it well.
Bizo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bizo throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov sets himself, and Bizo steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurmagomedov avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Nurmagomedov!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 3414 p4p, 6347 weight class) and Nick Adams (ranked 450 p4p, 652 weight class). Conforto comes into the arena with Alabama- Bishop Gunn blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Billy Conforto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Conforto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conforto is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Conforto circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Conforto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conforto fails to land with a series of punches.
Nick Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Conforto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conforto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conforto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Conforto.
Conforto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conforto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conforto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Adams.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conforto as he avoids it easily.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conforto as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams has his takedown stuffed
letting Conforto counter with a right hand.
Jab from Conforto.
Conforto tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Conforto is looking to clinch.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Conforto counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Conforto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conforto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Conforto throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conforto.
Conforto throws a one two combo.
Conforto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Conforto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conforto rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conforto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conforto breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Conforto.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams looks winded!
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conforto but Conforto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Conforto scores with a four punch combination!
Conforto lands a jab-cross combination.
Adams is rocked!
Conforto closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Adams! Conforto dives in looking to finish! Adams is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Conforto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adlehyde (ranked 604 p4p, 1295 weight class) and Markos Hadjilis (ranked 91 p4p, 198 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Markos Hadjilis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adlehyde lands with a cross.
 It looks like Markos Hadjilis has been cut.
Adlehyde takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hadjilis.
Adlehyde ducks under a wild hook from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adlehyde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadjilis somewhat.
A shot to the body from Hadjilis misses
and Adlehyde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adlehyde cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hadjilis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Adlehyde finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde avoids the body shot from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markos Hadjilis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde drops Hadjilis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hadjilis looks back up at him and smiles so Adlehyde waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hadjilis is rocked!
Hadjilis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adlehyde moves away.
Adlehyde throwing a counter right hand but Hadjilis manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hadjilis drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Adlehyde swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hadjilis's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Adlehyde!
Jack Adlehyde retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jack Adlehyde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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