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WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnson (ranked 5359 p4p, 24616 weight class) and David Brenda (ranked 528 p4p, 573 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brenda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brenda avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Brenda is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Brenda moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brenda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Brenda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenda checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Brenda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brenda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson swings for the body but Brenda moves out of range.
Brenda with a poor takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brenda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Brenda moves out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brenda's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Brenda wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a swing at Brenda's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Johnson catches Brenda right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brenda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brenda misses with a takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brenda counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Brenda counters with a two punch combo.
Brenda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brenda shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Brenda.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Brenda looks winded!
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brenda moves away.
Johnson sets himself, and Brenda steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Brenda shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brenda needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Brenda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Brenda misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson 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.
Johnson thumps Brenda with a low kick.
Brenda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brenda scrambles back to his feet.
Brenda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Brenda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brenda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Brenda staying out of range there.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brenda is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination. Brenda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a body punch but Brenda moves out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brenda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brenda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brenda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brenda wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Brenda.
Brenda misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brenda can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Brenda wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brenda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brenda is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to slow Brenda down by chopping away at his legs.
Brenda is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brenda.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brenda.
Brenda walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Marcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brenda avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Brenda moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Brenda avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson jabs Brenda right on the nose. Brenda blinks but takes it well.
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!
Brenda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson clobbers Brenda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 Brenda is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brenda checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brenda has time to react.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brenda ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Brenda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brenda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brenda ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Brenda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Brenda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Brenda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Brenda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Brenda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brenda is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Brenda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brenda seems to have recovered his senses.
Brenda takes one on the button.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brenda manages to avoid it.
Brenda unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Brenda's ribcage but misses.
Johnson digs a good hook to Brenda's body.
Brenda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brenda manages to avoid it.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson drops Brenda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brenda looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Brenda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brenda takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Brenda's body.
Johnson cracks Brenda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Brenda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brenda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab. Brenda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brenda moves away.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David Brenda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brick Bronson (ranked 5624 p4p, 5533 weight class) and Shane OMalley (ranked 226 p4p, 224 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall. Shane OMalley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brick Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson fails to land the takedown.
Bronson closes the distance and pushes OMalley back into the cage.
The referee calls for Bronson to work.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
OMalley blocking some punches.
OMalley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OMalley wants to break free but Bronson has control.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson shoots in looking for a takedown. OMalley tries to sprawl out of it but Bronson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OMalley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but OMalley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley jabs at Bronson's body.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OMalley tries to avoid it but Bronson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OMalley to the ground. OMalley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OMalley throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
OMalley with a nice cross.
Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OMalley is looking for the big counter here.
OMalley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
OMalley lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronson throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
Shane OMalley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OMalley letting Bronson take a breather here.
OMalley wants to break free but Bronson has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley gets underhooks to prevent Bronson's takedown attempt.
Bronson stalling in the clinch but OMalley improves position.
OMalley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OMalley scores with a one two! Bronson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Brick Bronson has been cut.
OMalley throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
OMalley lands a jab-cross combination.
OMalley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OMalley lands with a cross.
OMalley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OMalley.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronson is defended easily by OMalley.
Bronson tries for a takedown but OMalley circles away easily
and OMalley counters with a nice body shot.
Shane OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronson backs up against the cage.
 Bronson is rocked!
OMalley cracks Bronson with a left hook right on the temple and Bronson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! OMalley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bronson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane OMalley!
Shane OMalley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ailin Trills (ranked 5200 p4p, 24522 weight class) and Thomas Carden (ranked 460 p4p, 509 weight class). Trills's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- What My Life For. Carden has chosen Simple Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ailin Trills had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ailin Trills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Carden!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carden counters by clinching up.
Trills swings wildly with an uppercut but Carden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carden scores with a shoulder strike.
Trills throws an elbow but it misses.
Carden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trills can't fight it off and eventually Carden manages to take the fight to the floor. Trills looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carden with a nice head shot there.
Carden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trills is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trills's head.
Trills looking to control.
Carden content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trills has locked up a guillotine! Trills's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carden is holding on here and Trills must be using up a lot of energy. Carden has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trills gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ailin Trills!
Ailin Trills seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thomas Carden was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a rough night out here, hats off to my opponent. Ima head back to the farm and get back to work. I ain't going out like this again. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlotti Camponeilli (ranked 3951 p4p, 24681 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 485 p4p, 620 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Daniels enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlotti Camponeilli !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camponeilli with a jab.
Camponeilli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camponeilli blocks a head kick by Daniels.
A jab lands there for Camponeilli .
Camponeilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camponeilli tries to pull guard but Daniels won't allow it.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lands a body shot.
Camponeilli is trying to pull guard but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camponeilli backwards.
Daniels's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daniels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Camponeilli is breathing heavily.
Daniels stalls.
Daniels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
It looks like Carlotti Camponeilli has been cut.
Camponeilli jumps guard but Daniels stands there with Camponeilli around his waist. Camponeilli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlotti Camponeilli . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camponeilli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Camponeilli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniels Throws a clean left jab. Daniels Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Camponeilli 's chin! Camponeilli crumbles to the ground and Daniels follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Daniels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bennett (ranked 4522 p4p, 4967 weight class) and Ibragim Ibragimov (ranked 360 p4p, 373 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibragim Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Ibragimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ibragimov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennett sprawls well. He's pushed Ibragimov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibragim Ibragimov.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibragimov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Ibragimov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bennett kicks off Ibragimov and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibragimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibragimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibragimov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bennett was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibragimov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ibragimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ibragimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ibragimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Ibragimov has his feet on Bennett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennett enables Ibragimov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibragimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibragimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibragimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Ibragimov from controlling successfully.
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.
Ibragimov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ibragimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov is in close to Bennett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibragimov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibragimov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ibragimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ibragimov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett stands up and waves to Ibragimov to follow him.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibragimov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibragimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibragimov avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Ibragimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett throws a body punch but Ibragimov moves out of range.
Bennett tries to sprawl but Ibragimov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ibragimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Ibragimov in his half guard.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Ibragimov lands strikes from half guard.
Ibragimov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibragimov lands a nice short elbow.
Ibragimov trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibragimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibragimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Tommy Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennett's half guard.
Bennett pushes Ibragimov off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibragimov staying out of range there.
Ibragimov shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibragimov shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ibragimov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibragimov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ibragimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Ibragimov throws an elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibragimov's guard. Nice move by Bennett!
Ibragimov wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett being controlled here momentarily.
Ibragimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ibragimov wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibragimov is controlling Bennett's posture.
Bennett prevents Ibragimov from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ibragimov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bennett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bennett tries to bum rush Ibragimov with a series of wild strikes but Ibragimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Ibragimov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ibragimov working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ibragimov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ibragimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ibragimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Ibragimov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov working Bennett over with strikes.
Ibragimov winds up and cracks Bennett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ibragimov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Ibragimov in his half guard.
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. Ibragimov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple.
Bennett is rocked!
Ibragimov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibragimov lands a big elbow - Bennett is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ibragimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Ibragimov!
After the fight, Ibragim Ibragimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yovanni Ross (ranked 3693 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Striker Jackson (ranked 442 p4p, 436 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yovanni Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Striker Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ross drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Ross tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yovanni Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ross around his waist. Ross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson clobbers Ross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Ross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
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!
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Yovanni Ross has been cut.
Ross tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ross drops back down to his feet.
Ross tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Ross is rocked!
Jackson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ross - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Jackson, and another! Ross is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Striker Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 24688 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Kawonn Peeples (ranked 587 p4p, 334 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Hunt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kawonn Peeples!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in but Peeples avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peeples defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Peeples into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Peeples keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peeples landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peeples lands with a right to the head.
Peeples lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Peeples scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peeples managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Peeples is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Peeples lands a knee to the body.
Peeples lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peeples lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peeples lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Our sources have told us that Hunt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Peeples.
A right hook to the body lands for Peeples.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Peeples pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peeples drops Hunt with a big left hand and mounts him. Hunt is in big trouble!
Hunt is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Peeples! Hunt is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kawonn Peeples!
Kawonn Peeples bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orduoronartai Bora (ranked 3124 p4p, 3522 weight class) and Charlie Simmer (ranked 415 p4p, 451 weight class). Simmer has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Swamp Music as his entrance music. Orduoronartai Bora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orduoronartai Bora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Simmer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmer leaves Bora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simmer tries to clinch there but Bora circles away.
A jab lands there for Simmer.
It looks like Orduoronartai Bora has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simmer is trying to break the clinch but Bora has him pressed against the cage.
Simmer is trying to pull guard but Bora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simmer blocks an elbow strike from Bora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer tries to pull guard but Bora holds him up against the cage and eventually Simmer drops back down to his feet.
Bora pulls guard.
Bora is looking to stand up but Simmer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bora has wrist control.
Simmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmer has managed to get both his arms back between Bora's legs - danger averted.
Simmer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmer postures up in Bora's guard and throws a big left but Bora blocks it.
Bora has his hands on Simmer's head, controlling the position.
Simmer postures up in Bora's guard and throws a big left but Bora blocks it.
Bora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bora is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bora has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bora trying to control but Simmer is working from the bottom.
Simmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmer's guard.
Bora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmer's head.
Bora uses his free foot to push down on Simmer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simmer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bora. What's that going to do exactly?
Bora unloading with bombs!
Simmer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bora's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bora is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bora.
Bora is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orduoronartai Bora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orduoronartai Bora's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Simmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmer closes the distance and clinches.
Bora successfully pulls guard.
Bora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmer can do to turn this around?
Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom.
Simmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bora haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bora is looking for a triangle but Simmer pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bora is looking for a triangle but Simmer pushes his legs off easily.
Orduoronartai Bora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmer has managed to get both his arms back between Bora's legs - danger averted.
Simmer looking to pass the guard.
Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom.
Bora wants to control the position but Simmer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bora looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bora gets full guard.
Simmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom.
Bora is trying to control the position but Simmer postures up.
Simmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simmer postures up and lands a big shot to Bora's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmer preventing the sweep.
Simmer is fighting to break Bora's control of his arms but Bora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bora controls Simmer momentarily but Simmer frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmer wants to clinch.
Simmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmer leaves Bora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmer shoots in for a takedown but Bora shows good takedown defense.
Bora is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simmer.
Bora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charlie Simmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmer rushes Bora and presses him up against the cage.
Simmer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bora gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bora tries to pull guard but Simmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Bora drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orduoronartai Bora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bora tries to pull guard but Simmer won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orduoronartai Bora's cut.
That's time! Bora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simmer clinches up against the cage.
Simmer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simmer connects with a right hand. Bora shakes it off.
Bora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bora somewhat.
Simmer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bora pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom.
Simmer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom.
Bora scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Simmer with that takedown attempt.
Simmer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmer.
Simmer tries to clinch there but Bora circles away.
Simmer tries to clinch but Bora is having none of it.
Bora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bora appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bora will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orduoronartai Bora's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bora tries to clinch up but Simmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmer darts in and clinches Bora up against the cage.
Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmer leaves Bora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orduoronartai Bora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bora gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bora wants to free his trapped foot but Simmer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bora seems to be working for a kimura but Simmer defends the submission attempt.
Simmer wants to get back to his feet.
Simmer tries to get to full guard but Bora has control of the leg.
Bora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmer keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmer missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bora controlling the action here.
Simmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bora.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmer tries to clinch up but Bora circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmer tries to clinch there but Bora circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simmer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simmer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Machado (ranked 3583 p4p, 3356 weight class) and Jordan Burroughs (ranked 332 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burroughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burroughs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tightens his grip and picks Burroughs up, before dumping him to the ground. Burroughs manages to land in guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs striking off his back but it's not causing Machado any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado being controlled here momentarily.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burroughs prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burroughs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Burroughs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Burroughs landing some decent shots from guard.
Machado has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burroughs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Burroughs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machado is rocked!
Burroughs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burroughs lands a couple of elbows.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Burroughs scoring with some ground and pound.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burroughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burroughs is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burroughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burroughs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Burroughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burroughs is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burroughs with a nice head shot there.
Burroughs loads up on a big left hand. Machado felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Burroughs looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Machado can't hide his disappointment, as Burroughs celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Burroughs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgos Constantinou (ranked 1479 p4p, 2571 weight class) and Islam Aliyev (ranked 212 p4p, 328 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aliyev's choice of entrance music: Gandangana. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgos Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
It seemed like Aliyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Constantinou is having none of it.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Constantinou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Constantinou walks into a jab.
Constantinou digs a good body shot into Aliyev's ribs.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev misses with a body shot.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
Constantinou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Islam Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constantinou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Constantinou lands a glancing blow to the side of Aliyev's head.
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Aliyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aliyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantinou.
Aliyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou lands a jab to the nose.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Constantinou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aliyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Aliyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Constantinou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou with a jab.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinou circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aliyev. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Constantinou throws a one two combo.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aliyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aliyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aliyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Aliyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliyev connects with a jab.
Constantinou misses with a straight right.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aliyev stuns Constantinou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a good jab.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Aliyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Aliyev ducks down to avoid it.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Aliyev throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aliyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
The crowd cheers as Aliyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Constantinou doesn't seem phased though.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aliyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinou off the cage and back into range.
Aliyev misses with a left hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aliyev scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giorgos Constantinou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Aliyev ducks down to avoid it.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Aliyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Aliyev throws a good cross that connects.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aliyev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Aliyev is just out of range.
Aliyev slips a jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou connects with a body shot that sends Aliyev's belly button to the back.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinou circles away.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a shot to the body.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aliyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou lands with a hook. Aliyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
It looked like Constantinou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aliyev.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Constantinou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aliyev momentarily.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliyev can do to turn this around?
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou lands with a right hand.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Constantinou moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Constantinou clobbers Aliyev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aliyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Constantinou to score with a decent uppercut.
Aliyev throws a looping overhand right but Constantinou ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Aliyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Constantinou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giorgos Constantinou is winning the standup battle so far.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Constantinou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Aliyev is just out of range.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Constantinou does no damage.
Constantinou lands a head shot.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aliyev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constantinou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Aliyev moved out of range.
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with a left hand
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aliyev walks into a left hand.
Constantinou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Aliyev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Constantinou has got the better of the exchanges.
Constantinou slips under a jab from Aliyev.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Nice uppercut there from Aliyev.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
Constantinou is looking for a counter combo.
Constantinou tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aliyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aliyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Constantinou 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.
Constantinou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aliyev moves forwards but Constantinou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliyev tries to clinch up.
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aliyev.
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aliyev.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Constantinou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aliyev walks into a stiff left hand from Constantinou.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aliyev tries to clinch up but Constantinou circles away and keeps his distance.
Aliyev throws an off balance right hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aliyev thinking.
Aliyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a good jab.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Aliyev throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aliyev.
It seemed like Aliyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Some wild striking there from Constantinou.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aliyev misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
Aliyev throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Aliyev avoids the punch easily.
Aliyev misses with a looping right.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aliyev throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Constantinou with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Constantinou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
Constantinou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Nice jab there from Constantinou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Constantinou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aliyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aliyev misses with a body shot
and Constantinou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantinou dips to his left and cracks Aliyev with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Aliyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Constantinou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aliyev has time to react.
Constantinou scores with a one two! Aliyev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Aliyev misses its intended target.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantinou misses its target.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Constantinou lands the left hand.
Aliyev catches Constantinou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Constantinou tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aliyev cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Constantinou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
Constantinou misses with a left hand
and Aliyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou clearly takes 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.
Constantinou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aliyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws a good cross that connects.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Constantinou as he connects with a hook.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Aliyev slips under a jab.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
Aliyev misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Aliyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aliyev moves away.
Constantinou misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely.
Constantinou throws a hook to the side of Aliyev's head but Aliyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aliyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aliyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantinou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Constantinou missing with a left hand there. Aliyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aliyev misses with a hook.
Aliyev connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aliyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut. Aliyev saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aliyev! But no joy.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Aliyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aliyev throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou lands with an overhand left.
Aliyev misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev misses with a straight right.
Aliyev slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Constantinou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a hook
letting Constantinou counter with a right hand.
Constantinou fails to land with a series of punches.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Constantinou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aliyev moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Constantinou works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
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!
Aliyev misses with a right hand
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Aliyev misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Aliyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Constantinou connects with a right hand. Aliyev shakes it off.
Aliyev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Aliyev.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Constantinou had his way with Islam Aliyev in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Aliyev.
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aliyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantinou doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantinou lands with an uppercut that bounces Aliyev off the cage and back into range.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Donk. Aliyev catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
Aliyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Aliyev slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev throws an off balance right hand
and Aliyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Aliyev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Aliyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aliyev throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aliyev under the eye.
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev jabs Constantinou right on the nose. Constantinou blinks but takes it well.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
Aliyev slips a jab from Constantinou.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aliyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aliyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.
Aliyev takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou cracks Aliyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev scores with a hook.
Constantinou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Islam Aliyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giorgos Constantinou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Aliyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aliyev slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Constantinou. Those never looked like landing.
Aliyev loads up on a big right hand but Constantinou slips the punch.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Constantinou is having none of it.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a body punch but Aliyev moves out of range.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Constantinou defending well as Aliyev loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Constantinou moves out of range as Aliyev strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Aliyev with a hook.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Aliyev misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Constantinou throws a hook but Aliyev avoids it easily.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Aliyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Aliyev connects with a right hand. Constantinou shakes it off.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Aliyev's shoulder, as Aliyev tries to avoid the shot.
Aliyev swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Constantinou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou slips a jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Aliyev.
Aliyev takes one to the side of the head.
Aliyev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aliyev needs to keep his hands up - Constantinou had a free shot at his head there.
Constantinou throws a shot to the body.
Constantinou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Constantinou lands a jab to the nose.
Aliyev moves forwards but Constantinou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliyev punishes Constantinou's body with a nice straight punch.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aliyev looks to land a left hand but Constantinou moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Constantinou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgos Constantinou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Constantinou 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgos Constantinou!
After winning the bout, Giorgos Constantinou 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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