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BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 2410 p4p, 3200 weight class) and Enoch Overstreet (ranked 337 p4p, 421 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enoch Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet clobbers Azul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azul misses with a kick to the body.
Azul blocks a jab.
Overstreet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azul.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overstreet looks to throw a body kick
letting Azul counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Enoch Overstreet has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Overstreet.
Overstreet blocks a head kick by Azul.
A big right from Azul misses.
A head kick from Overstreet lands but Azul takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul looks to land a left hand but Overstreet moved out of range nicely.
Overstreet swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
Azul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Overstreet blocks the body kick.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet gets the takedown into side control.
Overstreet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Overstreet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overstreet trying to control the position but Azul is working away.
Overstreet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Azul some visible discomfort.
Azul is looking for a sweep.
Overstreet is looking to take a break and control but Azul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overstreet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Azul is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Azul is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hyperbolic Time Chamber that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Overstreet is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Overstreet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Overstreet lands an elbow.
Overstreet trying to control the position but Azul is working away.
Azul tries to bench press Overstreet off him but Overstreet keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Overstreet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Overstreet wants to control but Azul is keeping him busy.
Overstreet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Overstreet is trying to ground and pound but Azul uses the momentary lack of control by Overstreet to regain half guard.
Azul trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul is looking to improve his position.
Azul keeping hold of Overstreet's head, controlling as best he can.
Azul wants to get back to full guard.
Azul has hold of Overstreet's hands but Overstreet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azul wants to improve his position but Overstreet is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Overstreet there.
Azul is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet wants to control but Azul is keeping him busy.
Overstreet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azul is trying to get back to full guard.
Azul wants to control but Overstreet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overstreet lands with a punch from half guard.
Azul trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overstreet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet is trying to control the action in half guard but Azul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Overstreet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enoch Overstreet's cut.
That's time! Azul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overstreet finds it's way round the side to connect with Azul's head.
Enoch Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overstreet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azul.
Overstreet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Azul tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet shoots in but Azul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul avoiding damage as Overstreet throws knees to the body.
Overstreet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overstreet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azul's face.
Overstreet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Azul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Overstreet to the mat. Overstreet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at Pound Town Athletics inform us that Overstreet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Overstreet is trying to keep Azul in close.
Azul stands up over Overstreet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul won't allow Overstreet to sweep him here.
Azul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overstreet's head.
Overstreet being controlled here, momentarily.
Overstreet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azul is one step ahead there.
Overstreet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overstreet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Azul trying to control but Overstreet is working from the bottom.
Azul wants to pass the guard but Overstreet is keeping the position.
Enoch Overstreet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Overstreet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azul is aware though and is defending well.
Azul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Overstreet managing to control the position.
Azul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overstreet's head.
Azul wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
Overstreet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azul is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overstreet is on top in guard.
Overstreet tries to free his leg and advance position but Azul is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet passes into half guard.
Azul is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Overstreet has latched onto it... Big trouble! Overstreet pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Azul is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Overstreet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enoch Overstreet!
Enoch Overstreet thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 1025 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 159 p4p, 249 weight class). Fabinho comes to the cage accompanied by Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
Fabinho has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryant prevents it.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Fabinho.
Fabinho swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Fabinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fabinho somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fabinho has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Fabinho tries to tie him up.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Fabinho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant lands with a slapping head kick.
Fabinho throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Fabinho knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fabinho.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant throws a head kick but Fabinho moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Fabinho misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Fabinho throws a combination. Bryant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant digs a good hook to Fabinho's body.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Fabinho catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bryant!
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant pushes Fabinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fabinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fabinho misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Fabinho.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fabinho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fabinho thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Fabinho takes the fight into the clinch.
Fabinho prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant throws a right hand that Fabinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabinho also avoids with ease.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant throws a head kick but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fabinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Fabinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bryant is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Fabinho there.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Fabinho not doing much here.
Bryant is trying to stand up here but Fabinho is controlling him well.
Fabinho lands strikes from half guard.
Fabinho 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.
Bryant tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
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.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Bryant won't allow it.
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Fabinho throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
As Fabinho backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Fabinho manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Fabinho shoots in.
Fabinho gets tackled into the cage by Bryant. Bryant maintains the clinch.
Fabinho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bryant after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Fabinho throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a nice head kick!
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Fabinho. Fabinho gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant throws a low kick but Fabinho moves out of range easily.
Fabinho connects with a nice looking jab.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fabinho goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryant in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Fabinho avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Fabinho lands with a right hand.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Fabinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Fabinho avoids it well.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Bryant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Fabinho.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a low kick but Fabinho avoids it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant lands a head kick. Fabinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Fabinho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fabinho scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fabinho throws out a powerful jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobe Bryant.
I think Fabinho 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 579 p4p, 1183 weight class) and Kosmodrom Baikonurov (ranked 70 p4p, 61 weight class). Li Xiaodong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kosmodrom Baikonurov's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baikonurov looks for the body kick but Xiaodong saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Baikonurov.
Baikonurov misses with a hook. Xiaodong ducked under it nicely.
Baikonurov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baikonurov scores with the left hand. Xiaodong knows he should have avoided that one.
Baikonurov looks to land a left hand but Xiaodong moved out of range nicely.
Baikonurov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiaodong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov throws a looping overhand right but Xiaodong ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baikonurov tries to clinch there but Xiaodong circles away.
Baikonurov misses with a kick to the body.
Xiaodong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baikonurov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiaodong pushes Baikonurov up against the cage in a clinch.
Baikonurov misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baikonurov blocking some punches.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baikonurov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baikonurov lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baikonurov tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baikonurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baikonurov cracks Xiaodong with a nice body shot.
Baikonurov tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
Baikonurov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Baikonurov blocks it.
Baikonurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baikonurov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baikonurov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Xiaodong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baikonurov can turn it around.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Baikonurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Baikonurov back against the cage.
Baikonurov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Baikonurov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baikonurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baikonurov misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baikonurov misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baikonurov ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
Baikonurov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Xiaodong does it's job there.
Xiaodong scores with a nice head shot.
 Baikonurov is rocked!
Baikonurov misses with a leg kick
and Xiaodong counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Baikonurov out cold! What a finish! Xiaodong is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Xiaodong!
An intense looking Li Xiaodong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Gracie, I want that rematch for your belt, or come for mine. We have to fight now.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 616 p4p, 1042 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 86 p4p, 143 weight class). Yrkje comes to the cage accompanied by As Good As I Once Was. Toby Keith Yrkje had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yrkje.
Magomedov wants to slow Yrkje down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yrkje duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yrkje backing away here, and Magomedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yrkje fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yrkje tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yrkje moves to clinch but Magomedov breaks away
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov cracks Yrkje with an open hand slap.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yrkje.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yrkje.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yrkje is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a body kick that stops Magomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Magomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yrkje.
Yrkje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Yrkje lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yrkje.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yrkje is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Yrkje tries to tie him up.
Yrkje softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yrkje working aggressively here.
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yrkje lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje lands a body punch.
I was talking to Yrkje's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Yrkje lands a body shot.
Yrkje blocks an elbow strike.
Yrkje misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yrkje - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yrkje lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Yrkje avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Yrkje misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with the head strike.
Yrkje misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Yrkje pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje gets control of Magomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yrkje will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yrkje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Yrkje appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yrkje.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yrkje blocks a low kick nicely.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yrkje cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Yrkje half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yrkje has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Yrkje tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws out a leg kick but Yrkje moves out of range and Magomedov only half commits.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yrkje. That did some damage!
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yrkje checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Yrkje's ribs.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yrkje throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Yrkje moves his leg out of the way.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
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!
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Yrkje counters with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yrkje in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Yrkje takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Yrkje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yrkje.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yrkje throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yrkje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Yrkje off balance momentarily.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yrkje. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Magomedov is looking to slow Yrkje down with leg kicks.
Yrkje lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yrkje counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yrkje.
It looked like Yrkje was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Magomedov checks the leg kick.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yrkje is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yrkje to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Yrkje blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yrkje misses the target.
Magomedov with a jab.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Magomedov finds it's way through Yrkje's defenses.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Yrkje.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Yrkje didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Yrkje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Yrkje.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Yrkje tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Yrkje checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Yrkje holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov pushes Yrkje back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje fails to pull guard.
Yrkje lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yrkje lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Yrkje jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Yrkje gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Yrkje counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yrkje counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje tries to work over Magomedov's front leg with a kick but Magomedov checks it.
Yrkje thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yrkje counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Yrkje checks a low kick from Magomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Yrkje throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yrkje takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Yrkje as he checks the leg kick.
Yrkje seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yrkje connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje counters with a thumping low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Yrkje checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Yrkje tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Yrkje's body.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zabit Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Zabit Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 1447 p4p, 1770 weight class) and Abdul Kaloev (ranked 215 p4p, 267 weight class). Abdul Kaloev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Kaloev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaloev moves away from the strike by Dean.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaloev moves out of range as Dean strikes.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaloev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean scores with a decent looking hook.
Dean lands a jab.
Kaloev misses with a wild body shot.
Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaloev should have avoided that one.
Kaloev misses with a double jab.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean misses with a combination
so Kaloev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaloev stands and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaloev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaloev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dean's legs.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kaloev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean stops Kaloev from passing to mount.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Kaloev wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean stops Kaloev from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Dean is defending well.
Kaloev tries to move to mount but Dean blocks the move with his legs.
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dean!
Dean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaloev trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Dean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaloev has time to react.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaloev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaloev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown.
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaloev.
Kaloev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dean cracks Kaloev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dean scores with a jab.
Kaloev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dean misses with a hook.
Kaloev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaloev seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dean shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kaloev is backing up but Dean catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kaloev covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dean Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
Our winner, Brian Dean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 422 p4p, 583 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 63 p4p, 85 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei scores with a jab to the head.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz is looking to slow Kisei down with leg kicks.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Kisei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisei swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartz.
Bartz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bartz misses its intended target.
Jab by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kisei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartz throws a front kick aimed at Kisei's knee but Kisei avoids it well.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Kisei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartz.
Kisei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kisei.
Kisei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Kisei misses the body punch
and Bartz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kisei's knee momentarily.
Kisei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartz cracks Kisei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
A left lands for Bartz.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz tries a low kick but Kisei avoids it.
Kisei scores with a hook to the body. Bartz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
Bartz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartz throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
Kisei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz walks into a jab.
Bartz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz cracks Kisei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kisei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kisei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartz rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartz connects with a right hand. Kisei shakes it off.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bartz. That snapped Kisei's head back.
Bartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kisei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Bartz throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz.
Kisei closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Bartz won't allow it.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz tries to work over Kisei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartz scores with a shot to the side of Kisei's head.
Kisei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Kisei controls the action.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Kisei controls the action.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but Bartz has him pressed against the cage.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.
Kisei drags the fight down to the ground.
Bartz content to stall in guard here.
Bartz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bartz is controlling him.
Bartz pushes down on Kisei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bartz controlling the pace.
Kisei pushes Bartz off looking to stand but Bartz dives back in and keeps control.
Bartz controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Bartz lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kisei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kisei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kisei tries to counter with a clinch but Bartz shakes him off and moves away.
Kisei walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartz slips under a jab.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Kisei connects with a right hand. Bartz shakes it off.
Bartz swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bartz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartz throws a low kick but Kisei avoids it.
Bartz tries to work over Kisei's front leg with a kick but Kisei checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartz.
Bartz tried to score with a low kick but Kisei checks it.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Kisei moved out of range nicely.
Bartz slips a jab from Kisei.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartz throws out the jab.
Kisei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kisei clobbers Bartz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartz with a nice calf kick.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz staying out of range there.
Bartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartz defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bartz tries to clinch up but Kisei circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Bartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartz throws out the jab.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Bartz pushes him away.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kisei.
Bartz moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Bartz moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Bartz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Bartz throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei stuns Bartz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartz throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartz. Bartz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Bartz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kisei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Bartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Bartz wants to clinch up but Kisei keeps it at a distance.
Bartz jabs Kisei right on the nose. Kisei blinks but takes it well.
Kisei checks a low kick from Bartz.
Bartz defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Kisei blocks the low kick.
Bartz throws out a loose jab but Kisei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz thuds his right hand into Kisei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Bartz cracks Kisei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bartz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kisei throws the left hand but Bartz avoids the punch easily.
Bartz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kisei.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Bartz saw that one coming.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kisei takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz misses the jab.
Bartz tried to score with a low kick but Kisei checks it.
Bartz throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartz.
Bartz moves into the clinch.
Kisei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kisei.
Bartz trying to land knees to the body.
Bartz tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it.
Kisei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kisei digs a good hook to Bartz's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kisei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei checks a leg kick.
Kisei wants to counter the offense by Bartz and move into the clinch position.
Bartz throws a leg kick which misses Kisei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kisei tries to avoid it.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Bartz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bartz swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Bartz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Bartz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Kisei moves his leg out of the way.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Kisei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
Kisei scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei cracks Bartz with a good jab.
Kisei moves forwards but Bartz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
A little feinted left hand from Bartz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Bartz does no damage.
Bartz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisei, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kisei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bartz trying to land knees to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kisei's elbow.
Kisei tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Bartz.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
Kisei blocking some punches.
Bartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartz throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz tries to counter by clinching up but Kisei breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bartz misses.
Bartz lands a body shot.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei checks a leg kick nicely.
Kisei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartz.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
Bartz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kisei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bartz slips under a jab from Kisei.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
Bartz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Bartz moved out of range.
Kisei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Bartz.
Bartz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Bartz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartz slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisei checks it well.
Bartz sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartz avoids it this time.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Bartz tries to land a front kick but Kisei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Bartz's shoulder, as Bartz tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz misses with a low kick.
Kisei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bartz.
Kisei cracks Bartz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Bartz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei scores with a hook to the body. Bartz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kisei moves out of range of the body kick from Bartz.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kisei duly obliges.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Bartz's shoulder, as Bartz tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei jabs Bartz right on the nose. Bartz blinks but takes it well.
Bartz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kisei.
Bartz throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Kisei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kisei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei wins by unanimous decision!
Kiso Kisei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Maharajah (ranked 504 p4p, 852 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 78 p4p, 139 weight class). Nakagawa has chosen Koto - CloZee as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osiris Maharajah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maharajah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maharajah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maharajah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maharajah parries the strikes from Nakagawa easily there. Nakagawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maharajah to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Nakagawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakagawa working away.
Maharajah is trying to improve his position.
Maharajah is trying to control Nakagawa's posture but Nakagawa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maharajah, who protects the arm well.
Nakagawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maharajah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maharajah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Maharajah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakagawa is working away from the top position though.
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.
Maharajah is in trouble now - Nakagawa has advanced to mount!
Nakagawa trying to control but Maharajah is having none of it.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maharajah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maharajah is looking to escape.
Maharajah can't escape the position.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Maharajah to control.
Maharajah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maharajah is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maharajah manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maharajah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maharajah is trying to keep Nakagawa in close.
Nakagawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily.
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakagawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakagawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maharajah gets caught napping as Nakagawa dives in and scores a takedown. Maharajah manages to retain guard.
Maharajah being controlled here, momentarily.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa passes easily into half guard.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maharajah is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Maharajah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakagawa is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maharajah has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa wants to control but Maharajah is keeping him busy.
Maharajah trying to control from the bottom.
Nakagawa 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.
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa working over Maharajah with some ground and pound. Maharajah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maharajah is trying to maintain the position but Nakagawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah keeping hold of Nakagawa's head, controlling as best he can.
Nakagawa working over Maharajah with some ground and pound. Maharajah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maharajah trying to hold on to Nakagawa's head to control him but Nakagawa postures up.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maharajah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maharajah wants to control but Nakagawa passes into side.
Maharajah struggling a bit here.
Maharajah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah gets back to full guard.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Maharajah looking to control.
Maharajah can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakagawa trying to mount his opponent but Maharajah defends it.
Maharajah is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nakagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maharajah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maharajah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maharajah as he avoids it easily.
Maharajah throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Nakagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut. Maharajah saw that one coming.
Maharajah swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakagawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maharajah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maharajah fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maharajah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa with a hook.
Maharajah throws a body shot but no joy.
Maharajah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maharajah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Maharajah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Nakagawa - just one landing.
Nakagawa misses with a straight left.
Maharajah tries to clinch
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Maharajah didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maharajah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maharajah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maharajah throwing shots but Nakagawa is blocking nicely.
Nakagawa is looking to control Maharajah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakagawa avoid being mounted?
Maharajah stalling away here and it's allowed Nakagawa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maharajah is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakagawa has wrist control.
Osiris Maharajah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah passes Nakagawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maharajah prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Nakagawa moves into full guard.
Maharajah throws an elbow that misses. Nakagawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maharajah's guard. Nice move by Nakagawa!
Nakagawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maharajah is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
I've got Nakagawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa wins by unanimous decision!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 908 p4p, 983 weight class) and Edd Norton (ranked 127 p4p, 134 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edd Norton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse connects with a body shot.
Cisse throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Cisse throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Cisse's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cisse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cisse jabs Norton right on the nose. Norton blinks but takes it well.
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Norton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cisse lands a nice hook to Norton's body. Norton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Norton moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cisse misses the target.
Cisse slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Cisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cisse avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cisse finds it's way round the side to connect with Norton's head.
Norton avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cisse misses with a body shot
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton scores with a nice strike.
Cisse lands a nice shot that snaps Norton's head back.
Cisse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norton has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse misses with a body punch
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton slips under a jab from Cisse.
Norton connects with a solid leg kick.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Norton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Norton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cisse under the eye.
 It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Norton is looking to slow Cisse down with leg kicks.
Cisse throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cisse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cisse lands a jab to the head.
Norton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cisse gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ousmane Cisse!
In his post fight interview, Ousmane Cisse started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 430 p4p, 981 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 15 p4p, 36 weight class). Abdul Keji has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Keji.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keji stuns Kok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Keji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keji.
Kok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keji misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji with a hook.
Kok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Keji sends Kok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keji is motioning to the referee to let Kok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kok scores with a sloppy right hand. Keji should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Kok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kok walks into a left hand.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Kok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keji to score with a decent uppercut.
Kok throws the left hand but Keji avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Kok.
Keji misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with a body shot
and Keji counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kok.
A little feinted left hand from Keji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kok throws a hook to the side of Keji's head but Keji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Keji wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kok misses the target.
Keji misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Keji takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with a left hand
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Kok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keji throws a big shot that misses.
Kok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji throws a hook to the side of Kok's head but Kok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keji scores with a hook to the body. Kok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kok looks winded!
Kok misses with a right hand
and Keji counters with a nice right hand that sends Kok toppling to the canvas! Kok scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keji finish him?!
Kok is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kok up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Keji from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kok's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Capellio (ranked 77 p4p, 276 weight class) and Isaiah Okongwu (ranked 15 p4p, 43 weight class). Okongwu has chosen Killin Dem (ft. Zlatan) - Burna Boy as his entrance music. Isaiah Okongwu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capellio misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu scoring well with a low kick there.
Capellio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okongwu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Okongwu misses with a head kick.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Capellio was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses.
Okongwu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Okongwu connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu jabs at Capellio's body.
Capellio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okongwu on the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Capellio walks into a left hand.
Okongwu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okongwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Capellio counters with a good, hard body kick but Okongwu shrugs it off.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capellio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu loads up on a big right hand but Capellio slips the punch.
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
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!
Okongwu throws the left hand but Capellio avoids the punch easily.
Capellio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Capellio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Capellio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Okongwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okongwu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Capellio walks into a left hand.
Capellio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capellio throws a front kick that sends Okongwu stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Capellio scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Capellio on the side of the head.
Capellio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okongwu's head backwards.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capellio lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Capellio takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Capellio finish him?
Capellio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Capellio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Capellio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Capellio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capellio misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters with a left to the body.
Okongwu tries to bum rush Capellio with a series of wild strikes but Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capellio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okongwu.
Capellio misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Capellio.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okongwu misses with a two punch combination.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapellio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capellio misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okongwu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Capellio - the referee stops the clock and Okongwu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Capellio. Okongwu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Capellio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okongwu scores with a nice strike.
Capellio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Capellio.
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capellio manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Capellio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capellio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Capellio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Capellio, as that shot connected.
Okongwu connects with a crisp jab.
Okongwu with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand
and Capellio counters with a nice right hand that sends Okongwu toppling to the canvas! Okongwu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Capellio finish him?!
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Capellio counters with a body kick.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Okongwu crumples to the floor! Capellio milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio retains his light heavyweight title!
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