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LAFC 50 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bodie Helix (ranked 3150 p4p, 23278 weight class) and Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 352 p4p, 520 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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5 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bodie Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix is looking to clinch but Takumi is avoiding it.
Helix slips under a jab from Takumi.
Takumi takes one to the side of the head.
Takumi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helix tries to counter by clinching up but Takumi breaks away and moves out of range.
Helix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Helix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takumi finds it's way round the side to connect with Helix's head.
Nice body kick there by Helix.
Takumi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helix can pounce on him.
Takumi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helix doesn't seem bothered though.
Takumi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helix.
Helix works Takumi's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix is looking to slow Takumi down with leg kicks.
Helix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takumi slips a jab from Helix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takumi misses with a left hand
and Helix counters by clinching up.
Helix tries to score a body lock takedown but Takumi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Helix pulls guard.
Takumi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takumi is one step ahead there.
Helix controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takumi stays in close to Helix's body and controls the position.
Helix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helix tries to get out of the position.
Takumi wants to control from the top but Helix keeps moving.
Helix pulls Takumi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takumi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Helix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Takumi is just out of range.
Takumi is looking for the big counter here.
Helix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takumi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Helix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Helix misses with a punch on the inside.
Helix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helix.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix tries to work over Takumi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helix gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takumi regains guard.
Takumi wants to stand and escape but Helix is having none of it.
Takumi has Helix pulled in close to control his posture.
Helix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Helix looking to sit in guard and control but Takumi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takumi wants to stand but Helix is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takumi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Helix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takumi has passed into side control.
Helix tries to bench press Takumi off him but Takumi keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bodie Helix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helix staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Helix there.
Takumi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takumi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helix. Helix obviously looking to wear him down.
Takumi cracks Helix with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Helix looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Takumi finish him?
 Helix is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takumi finds Helix's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Helix flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Takumi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Helix will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vulfgang Takumi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumuzid Milani (ranked 1650 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Philip Marcus (ranked 186 p4p, 277 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dumuzid Milani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus looks to land a right hand but Milani moved out of range.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milani.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Milani is out of range.
Milani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milani defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Marcus 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.
Milani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Milani walks into a straight right hand from Marcus.
Milani misses with an uppercut.
Marcus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Marcus.
Milani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani misses with a straight right.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Milani lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Milani misses with a looping right.
Marcus throws a solid leg kick but Milani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marcus.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick and Milani moves out of range easily.
Milani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Marcus is looking to chop away at Milani's legs.
It looked like Milani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Milani scores with a decent looking hook.
Milani throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Milani 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.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Milani misses.
Milani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Milani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marcus doesn't seem phased though.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Milani.
Marcus rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milani backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milani swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Marcus.
Milani can't break the clinch.
Marcus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Milani finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Milani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and Milani counters with a right hand to the body.
Milani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marcus drives through and clinches with Milani against the cage.
Marcus throws a punch but it's blocked by Milani.
Milani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milani backwards.
Milani is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcus has double underhooks.
Marcus is trying to maintain a safe position but Milani gets an underhook and turns Marcus into the cage.
Milani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Milani moves away and avoids it.
Milani throws a body shot but no joy.
Milani lands the left hand.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Milani slips under a jab from Marcus.
Milani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Milani misses its intended target.
Milani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Milani throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milani cracks Marcus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Milani misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
Marcus instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Milani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Milani throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milani throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Despite the aggression on Marcus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Milani throws a good cross that connects.
Milani digs a good body shot into Marcus's ribs.
Marcus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Milani is looking to counter punch.
Marcus misses with an uppercut.
Milani slips under a jab.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marcus drives through and clinches with Milani against the cage.
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 Dumuzid Milani 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.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Milani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcus.
Milani throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Milani misses with the combination.
Marcus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milani is able to avoid easily.
Marcus misses the jab.
Dumuzid Milani is winning the standup battle so far.
Milani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcus missing with a left hand there. Milani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcus tries to score with a low kick but Milani moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Milani as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milani throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Milani cracks a nice hook into Marcus's ribs.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Milani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milani misses the jab.
A big right from Marcus misses.
Milani slips under a jab.
Milani tried to counter with a leg kick but Marcus avoided it.
Milani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marcus. Marcus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick and Milani moves out of range easily.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from Milani.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milani cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus pushes Milani up against the cage in a clinch.
Milani blocking some punches.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Milani.
Marcus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Milani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milani moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Milani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Milani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marcus on the side of the head.
Milani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Milani is rocked!
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Marcus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Milani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milani is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcus cracks Milani with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Milani tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Marcus pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Milani is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
A relieved looking Philip Marcus 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 1544 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 83 p4p, 80 weight class). Ostrowski has chosen Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs as his entrance music. Agnieszka Ostrowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakubu Okoroji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoroji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Okoroji's ribs.
Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Okoroji moves his leg out of the way.
Ostrowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okoroji's sensitive parts.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoroji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostrowski stuffs the takedown.
Ostrowski tried to score with a low kick but Okoroji checks it.
That kick from Ostrowski tenderised Okoroji's leg. Okoroji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Okoroji moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoroji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji winds up and cracks Ostrowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Okoroji working the head and body with strikes.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ostrowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Ostrowski is having none of it.
Okoroji scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Ostrowski is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okoroji keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ostrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoroji.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoroji prevents Ostrowski from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Ostrowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okoroji is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostrowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okoroji moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Ostrowski, which made it look bad.
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski connects with a right hand. Okoroji shakes it off.
Ostrowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okoroji.
Ostrowski throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Ostrowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Ostrowski.
Okoroji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Okoroji moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji feinted with a counter takedown.
Ostrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okoroji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okoroji is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agnieszka Ostrowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoroji was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.
Okoroji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ostrowski did well to prevent Okoroji getting side control.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ostrowski is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Ostrowski tries to kick Okoroji off but Okoroji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okoroji lands a nice short elbow.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Ostrowski is defending well.
Okoroji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Ostrowski's temple.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Okoroji 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.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji drops an elbow to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Okoroji in his half guard.
Okoroji is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okoroji lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Okoroji in his half guard.
Okoroji is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji wants to control but Ostrowski is keeping him busy.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoroji scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okoroji is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji passes to side control.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okoroji working the head with strikes.
Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Okoroji in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Okoroji scoring with strikes.
Okoroji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.
Okoroji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ostrowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Okoroji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ostrowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ostrowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Okoroji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot.
Okoroji walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Okoroji counters with a shoot takedown. Ostrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Okoroji distracts Ostrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji distracts Ostrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji lands a couple of digs.
Okoroji won't allow Ostrowski to get back to his feet.
Ostrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from standing up.
Okoroji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ostrowski tries to escape but Okoroji is in control.
Okoroji working the ground and pound.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Okoroji scoring with strikes.
Okoroji connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostrowski some visible discomfort.
Ostrowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is working for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Okoroji working over Ostrowski with some ground and pound. Ostrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Okoroji lands with a punch from half guard.
Ostrowski wants to stand back up but Okoroji manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoroji lands a few punches from side control.
Ostrowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Okoroji asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ostrowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ostrowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Okoroji is putting a hurting on Ostrowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Okoroji working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji scores with a couple of short elbows.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with a big right hand but Ostrowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Okoroji in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okoroji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Okoroji landing a few strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Okoroji landing strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Ostrowski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Okoroji.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Okoroji scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
During a confident post fight interview, Yakubu Okoroji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Goff (ranked 2165 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Bubba Ribodeaux (ranked 122 p4p, 169 weight class). Bubba Ribodeaux 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Goff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Ribodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribodeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goff to the mat! Goff manages to get full guard.
Ribodeaux has gone for a leg lock! Goff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribodeaux's guard.
Ribodeaux has his foot on Goff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goff works his way back into a safe position though.
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goff drops back looking for a leg! Ribodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribodeaux manages to kick Goff off! Goff jumps back into Ribodeaux's guard.
Goff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribodeaux's guard.
Ribodeaux is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Goff passes to full mount!
Goff wants to finish this one by submission but Ribodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goff.
Ribodeaux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribodeaux looks winded!
Goff looking to secure an arm triangle but Ribodeaux defends it well.
Goff looking for a guillotine from mount but Ribodeaux is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ribodeaux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ribodeaux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goff.
Ribodeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribodeaux 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.
Goff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ribodeaux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ribodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ribodeaux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ribodeaux shrugs it off.
Goff moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goff is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ribodeaux taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
Jack Goff 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Origen Alexandria (ranked 1492 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 199 p4p, 178 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Origen Alexandria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandria leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexandria on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexandria's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandria has his feet on Pizziconi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexandria clinches with his opponent.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pizziconi looking for a takedown.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Alexandria misses with a body punch.
Pizziconi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pizziconi jumps into guard, dragging Alexandria to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria stays in close to Pizziconi's body and controls the position.
Alexandria has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Alexandria from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Alexandria postures up.
Alexandria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandria won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexandria content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into Alexandria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Alexandria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alexandria trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Alexandria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pizziconi for as long as he can get away with.
Alexandria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pizziconi, not yet.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Alexandria from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pizziconi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandria has Pizziconi pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexandria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Origen Alexandria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pizziconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandria slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandria, which made it look bad.
Alexandria throws a low kick but Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandria, which made it look bad.
Alexandria went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexandria rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandria smiles and moves away.
Origen Alexandria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pizziconi to the mat! Pizziconi manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pizziconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Alexandria wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Pizziconi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alexandria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Origen Alexandria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexandria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Alexandria has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandria has wrist control.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexandria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice sprawl there from Alexandria as Pizziconi shoots in.
Alexandria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Alexandria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandria throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexandria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pizziconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexandria tries to avoid it but Pizziconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexandria to the ground. Alexandria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pizziconi slips under a jab from Alexandria.
Alexandria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pizziconi. Pizziconi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandria looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizziconi is just out of range.
Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexandria to the mat! Alexandria manages to get full guard.
Alexandria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandria is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Origen Alexandria dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandria is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Alexandria circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Alexandria. No joy for Pizziconi on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Alexandria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexandria as he jumps to the side.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexandria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandria sprawls well. Alexandria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pizziconi.
Alexandria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexandria sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandria's waist but Alexandria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexandria wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexandria throws a right and a left that Pizziconi avoids nicely.
Pizziconi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pizziconi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Alexandria, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Alexandria against the cage but Alexandria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandria.
Alexandria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pizziconi, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pizziconi.
Pizziconi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandria has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria tries for a takedown but Pizziconi manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Alexandria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandria wants the takedown. Pizziconi is fighting it off but Alexandria persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pizziconi's guard against the cage.
Alexandria wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Alexandria is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pizziconi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandria preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandria leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pizziconi shoots in but Alexandria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexandria swivels and escapes.
As Pizziconi backs away, Alexandria returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Origen Alexandria is winning the standup battle so far.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexandria tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexandria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandria is looking to clinch but Pizziconi is avoiding it.
Alexandria tries to clinch up but Pizziconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pizziconi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexandria counters with a nice uppercut.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandria lands a slapping body shot.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Alexandria sprawls well.
Alexandria scores with a jab.
Alexandria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pizziconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexandria changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pizziconi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pizziconi is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Origen Alexandria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandria has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Origen Alexandria!
After winning the bout, Origen Alexandria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reepo (ranked 836 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 47 p4p, 87 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo misses with a takedown attempt - Carrillo-Moreno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reepo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carrillo-Moreno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but Reepo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrillo-Moreno to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the strikes from Reepo.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Reepo is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reepo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Reepo striking off his back but it's not causing Carrillo-Moreno any problems.
Carrillo-Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carrillo-Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reepo is keeping the position for now.
Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a leg! Reepo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reepo manages to kick Carrillo-Moreno off! Carrillo-Moreno jumps back into Reepo's guard.
Reepo keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Reepo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reepo is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Reepo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reepo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno is thwarting Reepo's attempts to control the position.
Reepo tries to roll over but Carrillo-Moreno keeps him under control.
Reepo missing with punches from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to advance position but Reepo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reepo is looking for a sweep. Carrillo-Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrillo-Moreno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reepo tries to get to full guard but Carrillo-Moreno has control of the leg.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Reepo defends it.
Reepo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reepo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Carrillo-Moreno misses the target.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown but Reepo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carrillo-Moreno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carrillo-Moreno lands with a cross.
Reepo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carrillo-Moreno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reepo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carrillo-Moreno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reepo with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Carrillo-Moreno.
Reepo connects with a leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks a jab.
Carrillo-Moreno avoids the head kick by Reepo.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Reepo tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reepo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Reepo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Reepo lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carrillo-Moreno.
Reepo darts in and clinches Carrillo-Moreno up against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reepo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reepo.
Reepo gets underhooks to prevent Carrillo-Moreno's takedown attempt.
Reepo lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Reepo.
Reepo works on Carrillo-Moreno's body with a couple of short punches.
Carrillo-Moreno is breathing heavily.
Reepo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reepo drags the fight down to the ground.
Reepo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Carrillo-Moreno is defending well. Reepo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Carrillo-Moreno has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reepo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Reepo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bora Khan (ranked 665 p4p, 810 weight class) and Deepen Cider (ranked 99 p4p, 127 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Deepen Cider was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deepen Cider!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider digs a good hook to Khan's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Cider avoids the body shot from Khan.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Cider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan gets through Cider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan prevents a body shot from Cider.
Cider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Cider blocks a body shot from Khan.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with some punches.
Khan blocks a body shot from Cider.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan lands a left hand.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Khan lands a body punch.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan pushes Cider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cider or not.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Cider lands a right hand.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider prevents a body shot from Khan.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
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 Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khan takes one on the button.
 It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cider. Cider circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider misses the jab.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Cider misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan slips a straight right by Cider.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Khan with a jab.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
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!
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ciders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider lands a nice hook to Khan's body. Khan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan slips a jab from Cider.
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Cider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Cider misses the jab.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Cider's knee but Cider avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Cider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cider throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Cider takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan closes the distance and pushes Cider back into the cage.
Khan blocking some punches.
A short right from Khan.
Cider prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Cider.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan prevents a body shot from Cider.
Cider blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cider.
Bora Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider lands a shot to the body.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider blocks a body shot from Khan.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Cider lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cider blocking some punches.
Khan gets through Cider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Khan.
Cider pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khan throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Khan tries to clinch up
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan connects with the punch.
Khan forces Cider back against the cage and clinches.
Cider misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cider in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan prevents a body shot from Cider.
Cider wants to stall.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Khan.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider takes a shot to the head.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cider.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deepen Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan is working Cider over against the cage.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan presses Cider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cider misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Cider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cider has his back to the cage.
Cider tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan pushes Cider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan lands a good knee to the midsection. Cider won't want to take too many of those.
Khan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Cider tries to tie him up.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ciders head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Bora Khan 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 1012 p4p, 667 weight class) and Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 134 p4p, 91 weight class). Noeigati has chosen Cremation of Sam McGee as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noeigati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Noeigati rushes Robson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robson is defending well for now.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Noeigati.
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Noeigati's ribs.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Noeigati.
Robson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Noeigati's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noeigati lands an overhand right.
Robson misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
A nice leg kick from Noeigati, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Noeigati gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Robson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robson 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noeigati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robson has time to react.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Robson jabs Noeigati to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noeigati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noeigati lands with an overhand left.
Robson throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Noeigati counters with a left to the body.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
Noeigati misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Robson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.
Robson moves out of range as Noeigati strikes.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Noeigati throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noeigati. That did some damage!
Noeigati throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noeigati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Noeigati 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 Robson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noeigati slips a straight right by Robson.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson moves forwards but Noeigati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson thuds a left hand into Noeigati's body.
Robson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Noeigati, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noeigati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noeigati fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robson cracks Noeigati with an open hand slap.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noeigati.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson throws a leg kick but Noeigati moved away.
Robson punishes Noeigati's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Robson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Noeigati is rocked!
Noeigati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robson.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noeigati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robson's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Noeigati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
Noeigati throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noeigati cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Noeigati wants to clinch up but Robson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Noeigati is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Noeigati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Robson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Noeigati. Noeigati tries to recover but Robson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Noeigati lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 841 p4p, 802 weight class) and Nils Hoglander (ranked 126 p4p, 120 weight class). Stepanovich comes to the cage accompanied by Swallowing Dust. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hoglander!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice combination there by Hoglander.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoglander throws out the jab.
Stepanovich catches Hoglander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoglander throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stepanovich showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoglander kicks Stepanovich off and gets back to his feet.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoglander throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hoglander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoglander throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Hoglander takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoglander throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoglander swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Hoglander moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoglander cracks Stepanovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoglander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoglander moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Hoglander lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Hoglander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich 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.
Hoglander lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Hoglander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Hoglander works the jab nicely.
Hoglander lands with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoglander.
Stepanovich ducks right into an uppercut from Hoglander.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander lands with a cross.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoglander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Hoglander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
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 Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hoglander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoglander jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Hoglander's defenses.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander scores with a hook to the body. Stepanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hoglander misses its intended target.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoglander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoglander swinging wildly here.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Hoglander stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanovich. Stepanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoglander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Hoglander as Stepanovich shoots in.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoglander. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich shoots in and bounces Hoglander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoglander wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Hoglander clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hoglander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoglander misses with a hook to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander lands a jab-cross combination.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nils Hoglander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoglander missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Hoglander misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Hoglander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Hoglander lands with a shot to the body.
Hoglander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Hoglander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoglander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stepanovich defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoglander counters with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander tries a quick counter leg kick but Stepanovich is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoglander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich dives in and scores a takedown into Hoglander's guard.
Hoglander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stepanovich controls the pace.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoglander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoglander can't keep his opponent in guard - Stepanovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoglander is staying active underneath Stepanovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard but Hoglander defending well.
Stepanovich is looking to pass Hoglander's guard but actually Hoglander recovers to full guard.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoglander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nils Hoglander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoglander trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoglander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoglander wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stepanovich trying to control but Hoglander is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoglander is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stepanovich advances to half guard.
Stepanovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stepanovich trying to control from half guard but Hoglander is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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