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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Wallace (ranked 3574 p4p, 2475 weight class) and Sugar Ray Karter (ranked 420 p4p, 322 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The Chaser. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sugar Ray Karter !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karter as he avoids it easily.
Karter jabs Wallace right on the nose. Wallace blinks but takes it well.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Karter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wallace is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace slips a straight right by Karter .
Wallace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karter gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
Wallace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karter smiles and moves away.
Karter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Karter cracks Wallace with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wallace to stand back up!
BOOM! Karter lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wallace. Wallace tries to recover but Karter is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wallace lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sugar Ray Karter !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Anderson (ranked 3323 p4p, 3411 weight class) and Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 415 p4p, 431 weight class). Nedjeljko Markovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elijah Anderson's chin.
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markovic swivels and escapes.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Markovic defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markovic avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markovic is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markovic avoid being mounted?
Markovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Markovic for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markovic defending well though.
Anderson is keen to just control but Markovic is a slippery customer.
Anderson not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Markovic trying to control but Anderson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic thinks about the counter body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Markovic lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Markovic stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Markovic finish him?!
 Anderson is rocked!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Markovic has wrist control.
Markovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedjeljko Markovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Markovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Markovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Markovic looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson cracks Markovic with a big right hand but Markovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markovic parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Markovic to escape.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson controls the position.
Markovic defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Anderson landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Markovic's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson throws an elbow but Markovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson cracks Markovic with a big right hand but Markovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anderson staying calm.
Markovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Markovic struggling a bit here.
Markovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Markovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markovic looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Markovic gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.
Markovic trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Elijah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson forces his way into 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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Markovic's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson misses with a head shot. Markovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson works over Markovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Markovic pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markovic looking to control.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markovic as he jumps to the side.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Markovic!
Markovic wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2346 p4p, 2266 weight class) and Grant Owens (ranked 308 p4p, 292 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Khabib Nurmagomedov Mix || The Eagle Motivation. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Owens!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
 It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Nurmagomedov's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Owens throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Owens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick. Nurmagomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Owens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Owens tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Grant Owens's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands with a slapping head kick.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Owens thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Owens throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Owens misses with a looping right.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owens's head backwards.
Crunch! Owens slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
A low kick lands for Owens.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Owens moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Owens finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Owens slips under a jab.
Owens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov blocks it well.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Owens misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whack! Owens lands a heavy head kick that drops Nurmagomedov. The ref tackles Owens to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nurmagomedov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Grant Owens!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirair Aghajanyan (ranked 2296 p4p, 2077 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 314 p4p, 295 weight class). Roussel has chosen Manau - J'ai laissé là bas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirair Aghajanyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Roussel in a clinch.
Aghajanyan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan tries to stall but Roussel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aghajanyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aghajanyan pushes Roussel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Roussel tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Roussel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Aghajanyan.
Roussel struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roussel taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Roussel.
Roussel lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Roussel - that landed with a thud.
Roussel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussel can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Aghajanyan scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Aghajanyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roussel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aghajanyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roussel tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roussel.
Roussel working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Aghajanyan gets through Roussel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussel tries to score a body lock takedown but Aghajanyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aghajanyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roussel pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Aghajanyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roussel lands a right hand.
Aghajanyan is pressed up against the cage. Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aghajanyan down to the mat. Aghajanyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Roussel.
Roussel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Roussel tries to counter it with a takedown but Aghajanyan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aghajanyan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aghajanyan rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan digs a right hand into Roussel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roussel's gas tank.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Good body shot from Roussel.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Aghajanyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
Roussel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roussel's face.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Aghajanyan misses with the head strike.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Roussel avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Roussel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roussel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Roussel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aghajanyan misses with a low kick.
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Roussel throws a punch but it's blocked by Aghajanyan.
Roussel digs a right hand into Aghajanyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aghajanyan's gas tank.
Aghajanyan gets through Roussel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Roussel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aghajanyan breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Aghajanyan drives through and clinches with Roussel against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Aghajanyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Aghajanyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Decent striking displayed by Aghajanyan there.
Aghajanyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roussel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aghajanyan scores with a punch to the head.
Aghajanyan closes the distance but Roussel moves to the side
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away.
Dirair Aghajanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel avoids the body shot from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Roussel misses.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Roussel moves out of range.
Aghajanyan swings widly with a right hand
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Roussel moves away
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aghajanyan tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away.
Roussel keeps the fight on the outside.
Roussel slips a jab from Aghajanyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan drives through and clinches with Roussel against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a nice uppercut.
Roussel is looking to control Aghajanyan's arms but Aghajanyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roussel has his back to the cage.
A short right from Roussel on the inside.
Roussel pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roussel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roussel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aghajanyan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Roussel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aghajanyan defending well though.
Roussel working over Aghajanyan with some ground and pound. Aghajanyan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roussel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan taking some punishment here, with Roussel in his half guard.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Roussel wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Roussel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aghajanyan defending well though.
Roussel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roussel with the ground and pound but Aghajanyan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Aghajanyan blocks nicely.
Roussel stops Aghajanyan from standing up.
Roussel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussel throws a strike but Aghajanyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan stopping the sweep attempt from Roussel.
Roussel working a defensive guard but Aghajanyan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roussel is looking for a sweep.
Aghajanyan wants to control but Roussel is keeping him busy.
Roussel looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Aghajanyan is looking to take a break and control but Roussel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roussel is trying to improve his position.
Roussel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aghajanyan trying to control the position but Roussel is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Roussel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roussel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roussel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roussel throws a hook to the side of Aghajanyan's head but Aghajanyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dexter Roussel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Roussel there.
Aghajanyan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aghajanyan misses with a wild body shot.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roussel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roussel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roussel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aghajanyan clinches.
Aghajanyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussel.
Aghajanyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aghajanyan has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
Aghajanyan presses Roussel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roussel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aghajanyan looking to throw knees to the head but Roussel is blocking nicely.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the head.
Aghajanyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roussel tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Aghajanyan.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a series of punches but Roussel avoids them all with ease.
Roussel swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aghajanyan misses with a low kick.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch but Roussel is avoiding it.
Roussel slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roussel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roussel gets tackled into the cage by Aghajanyan. Aghajanyan maintains the clinch.
Aghajanyan looking to stall.
Roussel avoiding damage as Aghajanyan throws knees to the body.
Roussel is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Aghajanyan fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roussel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dirair Aghajanyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aghajanyan misses with the head strike.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Nice body punch from Aghajanyan - that landed with a thud.
Aghajanyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Roussel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aghajanyan lands with a light punch inside.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Aghajanyan cracks Roussel with a nice body shot.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee to the head.
Aghajanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
Roussel prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Aghajanyan.
Roussel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aghajanyan.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aghajanyan prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Aghajanyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aghajanyan lands a glancing blow to the side of Roussel's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan misses with a body shot.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.
Aghajanyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Roussel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Roussel in a clinch.
Aghajanyan scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
Roussel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aghajanyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Aghajanyan tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aghajanyan's efforts to push away.
Roussel misses with the head strike.
Roussel has Aghajanyan pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirair Aghajanyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aghajanyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirair Aghajanyan!
Dirair Aghajanyan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 2047 p4p, 2208 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 265 p4p, 286 weight class). Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspersky shoots in but no luck this time.
Fergusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fergusson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fergusson misses with a leg kick
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fergusson!
Kaspersky controls the position from side control.
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Fergusson is working away.
Kaspersky in side control, throwing shots but Fergusson defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson wants to control but Kaspersky postures up.
Fergusson is looking for a sweep.
Kaspersky working the strikes but Fergusson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky is trying to control the action in half guard but Fergusson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaspersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaspersky trying to pass the guard but Fergusson defending well.
Kaspersky working Fergusson over with strikes.
Fergusson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaspersky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fergusson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaspersky thows a huge punch but Fergusson dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaspersky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fergusson wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy.
Kaspersky is keen to just control but Fergusson is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fergusson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fergusson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaspersky wants to control but Fergusson is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaspersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaspersky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson takes a swing at Kaspersky's ribcage but misses.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fergusson sprawls and moves away.
Kaspersky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson throws a chopping leg kick but Kaspersky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Kaspersky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a leg kick
and Kaspersky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fergusson's guard.
Kaspersky stands and throws Fergusson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaspersky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kaspersky scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaspersky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fergusson is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaspersky misses with a left hand
and Fergusson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kaspersky takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaspersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaspersky is just out of range.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Kaspersky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Fergusson is trying to control Kaspersky's posture but Kaspersky avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
The referee asks Kaspersky politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaspersky prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fergusson tries to bench press Kaspersky off him but Kaspersky keeps the position.
Fergusson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky cracks Fergusson with a big right hand but Fergusson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky throws an elbow but Fergusson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaspersky landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaspersky.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaspersky controlling from side mount.
Kaspersky is putting a hurting on Fergusson here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Kaspersky crashes against the mat.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fergusson is letting Kaspersky control him for a moment.
Fergusson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky scores with punches from side control.
Kaspersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fergusson is trying to control Kaspersky's posture but Kaspersky avoids it.
The ground and pound from Kaspersky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaspersky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fergusson is trying to escape the position but Kaspersky is controlling the position.
Fergusson taking a bit of punishment here - Kaspersky scoring with strikes.
Fergusson parries the strikes from Kaspersky easily there. Kaspersky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fergusson to escape.
Kaspersky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Fergusson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound from side control.
Kaspersky working away.
Fergusson is not content to let Kaspersky control the position.
Fergusson parries the strikes from Kaspersky easily there. Kaspersky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fergusson to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky is staying tight to Fergusson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaspersky slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Fergusson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky lands the left hand.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspersky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fergusson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaspersky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fergusson has his hands clasped together around Kaspersky's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaspersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fergusson is trying to maintain the position but Kaspersky is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaspersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaspersky is controlling the pace.
Kaspersky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fergusson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fergusson throws a shot to the body.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson defending well as Kaspersky loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Fergusson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kaspersky there.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaspersky is just out of range.
Kaspersky throws a right hand that misses
and Fergusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaspersky lands with a hook. Fergusson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspersky slips a jab from Fergusson.
Kaspersky attempts a counter takedown but Fergusson avoids it well and moves away.
Fergusson fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaspersky misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaspersky, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
A victorious Nikolai Kaspersky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Cizek (ranked 1219 p4p, 2241 weight class) and David Cummings (ranked 122 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cummings!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cizek wants it to stay on the feet.
Cizek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Cummings moves out of range easily.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings walks into a jab.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek scores with a spinning back kick!
Cizek takes a swing at Cummings's ribcage but misses.
Cummings moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cizek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cizek throws an overhand right that lands on Cummings's shoulder, as Cummings tries to avoid the shot.
Cizek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
A big right from Cizek misses.
Cizek throws a head kick but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cizek swinging wildly here.
Cizek missing with a left hand there. Cummings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Cummings moved out of range.
Cizek misses with a jab to the body
and Cummings moves into the clinch.
Cizek has had enough of the clinch but Cummings keeps him there for the moment.
Cizek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cizek misses with an uppercut. Cummings saw that one coming.
We've been told by Cizek's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings blocks a jab.
Cizek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cummings let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cizek.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cummings blocks a jab.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
Cizek fails to land with a series of punches.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
Cizek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cizek thows a body kick. Cummings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cizek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cummings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cummings misses.
Cizek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cummings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek throws a body shot but no joy.
Cizek throws a wild body kick that Cummings sees coming a mile off.
Cizek lands a head kick. Cummings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cizek misses with a low kick.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
Cizek lands a front kick.
Cizek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cizek misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cizek throws a push kick but Cummings slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cummings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Cummings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cummings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cummings rushes Cizek and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek lands with a left to the head.
Cizek breaks from the clinch.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cummings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cizek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cizek tests Cummings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Cummings is rocked!
Cummings blocks a head kick by Cizek.
A nice side step and Cummings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cummings avoids a kick to the body.
Cummings avoids a kick to the body.
Cizek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cizek throws a head kick but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cummings ducks under a wild hook from Cizek.
Cizek throws a push kick but Cummings slaps the foot to one side.
Cummings wants to counter the offense by Cizek and move into the clinch position.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cummings was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cummings rushes Cizek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings prevents Cizek from breaking the clinch.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Cizek has him pressed against the cage.
Cummings gets control of Cizek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cummings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cummings looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cizek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cizek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cizek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cummings, up you get!
Cizek misses with a body punch
and Cummings counters with a two punch combo.
Cizek lands a jab to the nose.
Cummings slips under a jab from Cizek.
A countering left hand to the body from Cummings misses.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but Cizek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cizek thows a body kick. Cummings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek connects with the punch.
Cizek jabs Cummings right on the nose. Cummings blinks but takes it well.
Cummings is still on wobbly legs! Can Cizek finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummings blocks a head kick by Cizek.
Cummings is looking for the big counter here.
Cummings defending well as Cizek loads up on a big left hand.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Cizek.
Cizek throws a big shot that misses.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings flicks out a counter leg kick but Cizek steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cummings feints and as Cizek raises his hands in defense, Cummings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cummings seems to have recovered his senses.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cummings manages to pass to side control.
Cummings wants to work for an arm triangle but Cizek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cummings is looking to advance position but Cizek won't allow it.
Cizek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cizek has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cummings is on him like a limpet, forcing Cizek back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek tries to break free but Cummings pushes him back against the cage.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
Cyril Cizek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cummings.
Cummings keeps control of Cizek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Cummings has him pressed against the cage.
Cummings keeps control of Cizek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cizek to keep the fight standing.
Cizek tries a body shot but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Cizek has him pressed against the cage.
Cizek breaks the clinch.
Cizek throws a hook but Cummings avoids it easily.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings blocks a head kick by Cizek.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cizek thuds his right hand into Cummings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses
and Cummings counters with a left and a right that stings Cizek.
Cizek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Cizek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cummings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cizek throws a hook to the side of Cummings's head but Cummings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Cizek misses with a straight right.
Cummings steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cizek.
David Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek fails to land with a series of punches.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cizek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Cizek.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
Cizek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cummings can do to turn this around?
Cummings moves away from the strike by Cizek.
Cummings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cizek throws out the jab.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cummings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings shoots in for a double leg but Cizek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cizek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cummings was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cizek swings for the body but Cummings moves out of range.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
Cizek with a hook.
Cummings dives in and grabs Cizek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cizek pushes down on Cummings's head and hops out.
Cizek dips to his left and cracks Cummings with an uppercut!
Cyril Cizek is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek misses with a looping left.
Cizek sets himself, and Cummings steps forward looking for the clinch! Cizek avoids it this time.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
A left lands for Cizek.
Cummings fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyril Cizek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cummings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek throws a shot from downtown. Cummings moves away and avoids it.
Cizek digs a good body shot into Cummings's ribs.
Cummings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cizek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cizek throws the left hand but Cummings avoids the punch easily.
Cummings slips a jab and a cross from Cizek.
Cizek throws a lazy right hand but Cummings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cummings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cizek throws out the jab.
Cizek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cizek swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummings.
Nice shot lands for Cizek.
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cummings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cizek throws out a powerful jab.
David Cummings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cummings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cizek, 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Planck (ranked 1685 p4p, 1860 weight class) and Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 216 p4p, 223 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Planck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Planck is just out of range.
A cross from Bozic lands.
It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Bozic scores with a jab to the head.
Bozic connects with the punch.
Planck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bozic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Planck scrambles back to his feet.
Planck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
A solid body kick from Bozic.
Bozic throws a looping overhand right but Planck ducks down to avoid it.
Bozic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Planck is looking to counter the offense by Bozic and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozic cracks Planck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Planck is rocked!
Planck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good leg kick by Bozic.
Oh Planck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Planck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Planck seems to have got his legs back now.
Bozic swings for the body but Planck moves out of range.
Planck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bozic. Bozic obviously looking to wear him down.
Planck moves away from the strike by Bozic.
Bozic throws out a loose jab but Planck uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Planck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bozic - the referee stops the clock and Planck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bozic. Planck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bozic seems to be stalking Planck here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Planck drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabrijel Bozic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yaya Kouame (ranked 829 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 113 p4p, 232 weight class). Kouame comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak catches Kouame with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Kouame.
Kouame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak slips under a jab from Kouame.
Kouame misses with a looping left.
Novak throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Kouame's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kouame throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kouame. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak lands the left hand.
Novak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kouame's sensitive parts.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kouame avoids the body shot from Novak.
Kouame throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Kouame.
A jab from Kouame misses.
Kouame misses the shot to the body.
Kouame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novak is fending him off so far but Kouame persists. Nope, Novak circles away and we're back to standing.
Kouame misses with a takedown attempt - Novak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak lunges at Kouame with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kouame's hand.
Novak swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak thuds a left hand into Kouame's body.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kouame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kouame.
Novak lands with a right hand.
Novak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Kouame takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Novak thuds a left hand into Kouame's body.
Kouame blocks a jab.
Kouame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Kouame on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Kouame misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Kouame.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kouame.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kouame ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Novak slips a straight right by Kouame.
Kouame steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novak. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouame moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak throws a sloppy body shot
and Kouame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kouame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Kouame connects with a looping right hand.
Novak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kouame on the side of the head.
Kouame tests Novak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kouame blocks a jab.
That kick from Novak tenderised Kouame's leg. Kouame is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Kouame misses.
Novak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kouame is rocked!
Novak flashes Kouame a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kouame's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kouame crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Novak punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak!
Our winner, Ante Novak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 1640 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Noah Berthier (ranked 212 p4p, 275 weight class). Berthier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La Strasbourgeoise. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Berthier!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berthier swings widly with a right hand
and Hickok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berthier thinking.
Berthier tries to clinch but Hickok is having none of it.
Berthier misses with a wild body shot.
Hickok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berthier swings for the body but Hickok moves out of range.
Berthier just misses with a punch to the body.
Berthier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok slips a jab from Berthier.
Berthier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickok counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berthier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickok.
Nice body punch from Berthier.
A shot to the body from Berthier misses
and Hickok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berthier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berthier misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Berthier. Beautiful body shot.
Hickok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hickok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier misses with a hook to the body
and Hickok counters with a crisp right hand that drops Berthier! Hickok lets Berthier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Noah Berthier has been cut.
Hickok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Berthier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hickok counters with a crisp right that sends Berthier to the canvas! Hickok follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
Our winner, James Butler Hickok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 250 p4p, 643 weight class) and Moncontour Chevrolet (ranked 37 p4p, 91 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by DICK TWIST. Chevrolet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Loathsome (Pig Destroyer) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moncontour Chevrolet!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevrolet looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Chevrolet lands a jab to the head.
Diggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Chevrolet tries to land a leg kick but Diggs saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Chevrolet.
Diggs throws a counter high kick but Chevrolet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chevrolet misses with a right hand
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs with a nice cross.
Chevrolet throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs lands a big right hand that sends Chevrolet crashing to the mat! Diggs stays standing though and waves Chevrolet back to his feet!
Chevrolet is rocked!
Chevrolet misses with a head kick.
Chevrolet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chevrolet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chevrolet avoids it.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Chevrolet's shoulder, as Chevrolet tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chevrolet misses with a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chevrolet! Diggs lets Chevrolet back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chevrolet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chevrolet.
Diggs motions for Chevrolet to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chevrolet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Chevrolet to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Chevrolet just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Willie Diggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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