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BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hughes (ranked 2067 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Zalt Gaanja (ranked 256 p4p, 366 weight class). Gaanja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nathan Evans - Wellerman. Zalt Gaanja has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zalt Gaanja!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaanja misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaanja counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Gaanja.
Gaanja cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Gaanja looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaanja is just out of range.
Zalt Gaanja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaanja.
Gaanja moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Gaanja misses with an uppercut.
Gaanja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Gaanja getting side control.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gaanja passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaanja tries to advance to mount but Hughes denies him.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Hughes tries to buck Gaanja off but Gaanja is having none of it.
Hughes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes stops Gaanja from passing to mount.
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gaanja's best efforts.
Gaanja is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gaanja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gaanja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gaanja slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Gaanja working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gaanja escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gaanja!
Gaanja working the head and body with strikes.
 Hughes is rocked!
A big shot lands for Gaanja! That's hurt Hughes! Will he recover? Gaanja fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zalt Gaanja!
A victorious Zalt Gaanja 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 1310 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Fiore Azul (ranked 173 p4p, 242 weight class). Zsofka's entrance music is Raid - MF DOOM . A fine choice. 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 10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Azul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsofka defends it well.
Zsofka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azul.
Azul throws a low kick, looking for Zsofka's leg but Zsofka calmly moves out of range.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Azul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka scores with a hook.
Azul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Azul.
Azul ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Azul tries a quick counter leg kick but Zsofka is wise to it.
Azul lands a jab to Zsofka's midsection.
Zsofka thuds his right hand into Azul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azul lands a nice shot that snaps Zsofka's head back.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azul misses with a wild body shot.
Azul misses with a looping right.
Zsofka scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka connects with a right hand. Azul shakes it off.
Azul misses the jab.
Zsofka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Azul throws a leg kick
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka throws a low kick but Azul avoids it.
Azul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsofka.
Azul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azul. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a head kick.
Zsofka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azul's head.
Azul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
Azul misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Azul avoids it.
Azul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Azul takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka blocks the body kick.
Azul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsofka. That's going to slow Azul down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Azul's shoulder, as Azul tries to avoid the shot.
Zsofka misses with a double jab.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
Azul blocks a leg kick.
Zsofka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
Zsofka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azul throws a series of punches but Zsofka avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka misses with a hook. Azul ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azul feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsofka blocks a low kick nicely.
Azul ducks right into an uppercut from Zsofka.
Azul throws an off balance right hand
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azul is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Azul slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsofka. That snapped Azul's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul lands with an overhand left.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka throws a lazy head kick
and Azul counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Azul.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Azul might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsofka has got the better of the exchanges.
Zsofka takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul digs a good hook to Zsofka's body.
Zsofka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zsofka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zsofka tries to score with a low kick but Azul moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Azul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
and Azul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azul can do to turn this around?
Azul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Azul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azul lands a jab.
Zsofka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azul. That did some damage!
Zsofka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azul 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.
Zsofka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Zsofka blocks the low kick.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azul.
Zsofka misses with a combination
and Azul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka is rocked!
Azul Throws a clean left jab. Azul Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Zsofka's chin! Zsofka crumbles to the ground and Azul follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Azul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fiore Azul!
A victorious Fiore Azul 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 1840 p4p, 2452 weight class) and Douglas Cardozo (ranked 253 p4p, 323 weight class). Kong comes into the arena with Open Your Third Eye blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Cardozo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardozo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardozo throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardozo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cardozo.
Cardozo throws out a powerful jab.
We've been hearing reports that Kong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardozo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
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!
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Cardozo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Kong defends it.
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kong is looking to control Cardozo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardozo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Cardozo postures up.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardozo manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cardozo's body to avoid the submission. Cardozo has instead reached around Kong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cardozo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Douglas Cardozo!
Our winner, Douglas Cardozo, 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 Axmed Abdullah (ranked 1337 p4p, 1514 weight class) and David Oneil (ranked 155 p4p, 170 weight class). Oneil has chosen Metallica - Spit Out The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axmed Abdullah !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oneil is trying to defend but Abdullah finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oneil has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oneil tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg.
Oneil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Oneil has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oneil is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oneil trying to hold on to Abdullah 's head to control him but Abdullah postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil is refusing to be controlled, as Abdullah sits in half guard.
Abdullah prevents Oneil from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil actively working from the bottom here.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oneil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oneil manages to get to full guard.
Oneil controlling the position.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oneil's head.
Oneil has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil working a defensive guard but Abdullah passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oneil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oneil is looking to control Abdullah 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oneil avoid being mounted?
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Oneil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oneil is trying to control but can't.
Oneil looking for submissions off his back.
Abdullah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Abdullah . Oh but Oneil has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Abdullah goes limp - he's gone! Oneil jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Oneil!
Our winner, David Oneil, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 1408 p4p, 1548 weight class) and Mental Warrior (ranked 187 p4p, 208 weight class). Warrior has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. Carter Wright 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carter Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mental Warrior!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a series of punches but Warrior avoids them all with ease.
Warrior throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
Warrior misses with a straight left.
Wright throws a quick counter kick to the body but Warrior avoids it.
Warrior's corner calls for a 1-2. Warrior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warrior missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warrior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've been informed that Warrior has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warrior misses with a looping left.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Warrior dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Warrior cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warrior circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warrior lands a jab.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright moves forwards but Warrior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Warrior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Warrior blocks a body shot from Wright.
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior misses with an uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Warrior lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mental Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Whack! Wright lands a heavy head kick that drops Warrior. The ref tackles Wright to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Warrior was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Carter Wright!
During a confident post fight interview, Carter Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 574 p4p, 649 weight class) and Nils Norling (ranked 72 p4p, 85 weight class). Norling has chosen Scarlet - Age of seduction as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norling. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norling lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norling.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norling scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norling.
Norling looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Norling coming out on top.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.
 It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Norling is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Norling lands a right hook to the body.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Norling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Norling.
Norling sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Norling misses.
Norling misses with a double jab
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Norling.
Norling just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Norling flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norling. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Norling's head back.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Norling down.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Norling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.
Norling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Norling finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norling lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Norling stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Magomedov lands a big head kick that sends Norling tumbling to the mat! Magomedov takes a step backwards and waves Norling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Norling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Norling tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov punishes Norling's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Magomedov backs off Norling throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov scores with a jab.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Norling misses.
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling is trying to break free.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Norling.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norling walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norling lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Norling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Norling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norling is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Norling connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Norling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norling motions for Magomedov to come forward. Norling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Norling.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Norling misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Norling throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a one-two to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norling.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with an inside leg kick.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Norling finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Norling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Norling scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norling wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Norling scores with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Norling blocks the low kick.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Norling slips to the side
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling misses with a low kick.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Norling moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Norling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norling.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Magomedov motions for Norling to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling misses with a looping left.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norling lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Norling's body.
Norling fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Norling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Norling.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov wants to slow Norling down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That has opened up Nils Norling's cut even more.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norling can pounce on him.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Norling's front leg with a kick but Norling checks it.
Norling slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Norling.
I think Norling 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!
An out of breath Nils Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Capellio (ranked 472 p4p, 658 weight class) and Isaiah Okongwu (ranked 69 p4p, 99 weight class). Okongwu has chosen Killin Dem (ft. Zlatan) - Burna Boy as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Isaiah Okongwu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capellio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Capellio counters with a solid body kick.
Okongwu misses with a jab to the body
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a solid leg kick but Capellio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okongwu.
Capellio throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy body kick
and Capellio counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capellio lands with a cross.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a jab.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capellio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Capellio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Capellio throws a quick counter head kick but Okongwu was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu throws a sloppy head kick and Capellio moves out of range easily.
Capellio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Capellio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Capellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capellio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okongwu throws the kick towards the body but Capellio avoids it.
It looked like Capellio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Okongwu in his tracks momentarily.
Okongwu swings for the body but Capellio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capellio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capellio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okongwu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okongwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okongwu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapellio.
Capellio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capellio misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Okongwu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Okongwu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capellio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capellio slips a jab from Okongwu.
Capellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Capellio throws a big counter combination but Okongwu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Capellio throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Capellio throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Capellio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu thumps Capellio with a low kick.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Capellio moved away.
Capellio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu tries to land a leg kick but Capellio saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Capellio lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu cracks Capellio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Capellio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Capellio throws the kick towards the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Capellio.
Capellio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Okongwu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capellio checks a low kick from Okongwu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okongwu.
A shot to the liver by Okongwu. Beautiful body shot.
Capellio staying out of range there.
Capellio staying out of range there.
Capellio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu lands with an uppercut that bounces Capellio off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with a shot to the body
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Okongwu in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Okongwu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Capellio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Capellio misses with a kick to the body
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Capellio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capellio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu throws a poor cross that misses
and Capellio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the head.
Okongwu misses the body punch
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Capellio throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Okongwu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capellio doesn't seem phased though.
Capellio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capellio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capellio checks a leg kick.
Capellio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Capellio's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capellio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Capellio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Capellio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okongwu throws a right hand that misses
and Capellio counters with a hugh head kick that removes Okongwu from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabiano Capellio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 506 p4p, 561 weight class) and Ed Jones (ranked 64 p4p, 71 weight class). Bjornsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ultimate - Denzel Curry. 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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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Bjornsson counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bjornsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bjornsson takes one to the chin there.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Jones wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones pushes Bjornsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Bjornsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bjornsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off looking to stand but Bjornsson dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off looking to stand but Bjornsson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off but Bjornsson dives into side control.
Bjornsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
What's Jones going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jones is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bjornsson working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Jones is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Bjornsson there.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bjornsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjornsson working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bjornsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Bjornsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bjornsson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bjornsson stops Jones from standing up.
Bjornsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bjornsson won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
A jab from Jones misses.
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bjornsson there.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control here.
Bjornsson prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ed Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson fails with the takedown.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Bjornsson down.
Bjornsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bjornsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones pushes Bjornsson off and gets back to his feet.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Bjornsson's torso.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bjornsson's ribs.
Jones catches Bjornsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjornsson in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Bjornsson counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones seems keen to control Bjornsson's posture.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bjornsson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bjornsson slips nicely into half guard.
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to escape.
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.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Jones.
I think Jones 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Jones!
Ed Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 193 p4p, 333 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 23 p4p, 38 weight class). Yrkje comes to the cage accompanied by As Good As I Once Was. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yrkje avoids a kick to the body.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yrkje throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Yrkje only half commits.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Yrkje counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yrkje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yrkje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
That kick from Man tenderised Yrkje's leg. Yrkje is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is looking to chop away at Yrkje's legs.
Man misses with a body punch
and Yrkje counters with a left to the body.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yrkje is looking to land body kicks.
Yrkje loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Yrkje takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Yrkje avoids it.
Man throws a wild body kick that Yrkje sees coming a mile off.
Man misses with a low kick as Yrkje jumps back.
Man looks to land a body kick but Yrkje moved away.
Man misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yrkje has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Yrkje's head.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yrkje on the side of the head.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Yrkje stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man throws a head kick but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Yrkje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
And Yrkje counters with a quick kick to the body but Man blocks it.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje thumps Man with a low kick.
Yrkje will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yrkje avoids the head kick by Man.
Yrkje throws a combination that misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man tests Yrkje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yrkje looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a nice leg kick.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Yrkje tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Yrkje's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Yrkje should have avoided that one.
A big left from Yrkje misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
An inside leg kick from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yrkje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yrkje had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yrkje doesn't seem phased though.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yrkje moves into range and clinches up with Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Yrkje controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Yrkje saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man throws a head kick but Yrkje moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje throws out a powerful jab.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Man misses
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje swings widly with a right hand
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yrkje doesn't seem bothered though.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Yrkje - just one landing.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man misses with a body shot.
Yrkje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yrkje defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man works the jab nicely.
Yrkje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yrkje connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje is looking to clinch.
Man throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Yrkje.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yrkje scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yrkje.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yrkje scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yrkje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yrkje looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yrkje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Yrkje's head.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Yrkje lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yrkje lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yrkje's head.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Yrkje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yrkje cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Man looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yrkje finish him?
Man is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Man! Yrkje dives in looking to finish! Man is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Keith Yrkje!
A very excited looking Toby Keith Yrkje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan St. Gough (ranked 156 p4p, 334 weight class) and Ousmane Cisse (ranked 28 p4p, 54 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan St. Gough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cisse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cisse slips under a jab from St. Gough.
Cisse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Gough moves away.
St. Gough scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cisse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St. Gough throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
Cisse moves forwards but St. Gough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St. Gough lands a slapping body shot.
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot.
Cisse scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough lands a nice shot that snaps Cisse's head back.
St. Gough moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.
Cisse blocks an uppercut.
Cisse wants to break free but St. Gough has control.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Cisse controls his hands.
St. Gough presses Cisse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but St. Gough is controlling him.
St. Gough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St. Gough clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from St. Gough.
Cisse is trying to break free.
Cisse is trying to break free.
Cisse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
St. Gough slips a jab from Cisse.
St. Gough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A left lands for St. Gough.
St. Gough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cisse can't break the clinch.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cisse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cisse throws a body punch but St. Gough moves out of range.
St. Gough ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Cisse slips under a jab from St. Gough.
Cisse misses with a looping left.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Cisse is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Gough slips a straight right by Cisse.
St. Gough walks into a stiff left hand from Cisse.
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!
St. Gough blocks a jab.
St. Gough drives through and clinches with Cisse against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Gough lands a left hand.
Cisse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Gough tries to work over Cisse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough works on Cisse's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Gough keeps control of Cisse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St. Gough keeps control of Cisse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Cisse.
Cisse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St. Gough works on Cisse's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Gough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Cisse wants to get back to striking at distance but St. Gough won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Gough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cisses head.
Cisse working hard to break the clinch.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cisse is trying to force a seperation but St. Gough has the dominant position.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Cisse blocks it.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from St. Gough.
Cisse tries to break the clinch but St. Gough is controlling the position.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch but St. Gough keeps him there for the moment.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Cisse controls his hands.
Cisse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cisse tries to circle away but St. Gough has him pinned against the cage.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Cisse blocks it.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cisse wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough moves into range and connects with a jab.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cisse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cisse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse misses with a hook.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Cisse circles away.
St. Gough swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Cisse looks up at the clock. Bad move! St. Gough lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cisse. St. Gough pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough retains his light heavyweight title!
Tristan St. Gough decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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