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Bellicose XXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Cooper (ranked 24172 p4p, 23754 weight class) and Josh Aldarisio (ranked 634 p4p, 617 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Jeff Cooper has been cut.
Aldarisio throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Aldarisio.
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Aldarisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper goes for a takedown attempt but Aldarisio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cooper gets a clinch.
Aldarisio misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Cooper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aldarisio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldarisio gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldarisio prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldarisio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Aldarisio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coopers head.
Aldarisio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Cooper is rocked!
A short left from Aldarisio.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldarisio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cooper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aldarisio is unloading with more strikes now! Cooper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Aldarisio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Fish (ranked 3196 p4p, 22847 weight class) and Tunde Balogun (ranked 436 p4p, 642 weight class). Fish's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Imagine Dragons - Warriors. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tunde Balogun!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish takes a swing at Balogun's ribcage but misses.
And Balogun tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balogun checks a low kick from Fish.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Balogun tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balogun.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balogun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balogun slips under a jab.
Balogun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fish defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Balogun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish throws a low kick but Balogun moves out of range easily.
And Balogun tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balogun.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fish throws a leg kick which misses Balogun's front leg but catches the back leg as Balogun tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balogun moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Balogun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balogun avoids the body shot from Fish.
Balogun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fish tries to score with a low kick but Balogun moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Fish misses.
Balogun checks a leg kick nicely.
Balogun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Fish misses.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fish throws the left hand but Balogun avoids the punch easily.
Fish throws a head kick but Balogun moves out of range.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balogun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Balogun is rocked!
Fish misses with a looping left.
Balogun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balogun is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Good leg kick by Fish.
Fish cracks Balogun with a hook to the temple - Balogun is on wobbly legs here! Fish swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Balogun falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fish wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Fish!
After winning the bout, Rock Fish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dash (ranked 3747 p4p, 3408 weight class) and Jackson Davis (ranked 201 p4p, 191 weight class). Sean Dash has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash misses with a left hand
and Dash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Dash slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Davis misses.
Dash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davis's head.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis with a hook.
Dash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis punishes Dash's body with a nice straight punch.
Dash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Jab from Davis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dash lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Dash.
Davis throws a hook but Dash avoids it easily.
Dash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Dash's head but Dash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dash tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dash takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis tries to move into range but Dash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Dash seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Davis misses.
Dash scores with a nice right hand.
Dash slips under a jab from Davis.
Dash throws a big shot that misses.
Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dash sets himself, and Davis steps forward looking for the clinch! Dash avoids it this time.
Dash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Dash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dash misses with a looping right.
Dash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dash wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dash.
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!
Dash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Dash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Dash wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dash looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Sean Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Davis misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dash misses the target.
Dash throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Dash tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dash takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis misses with the combination.
Dash moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Dash misses with a double jab.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Dash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Dash saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis staying out of range there.
Dash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
A left lands for Dash.
Davis defending well as Dash loads up on a big left hand.
Dash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sean Dash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dash tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Dash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Dash lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Dash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dash throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dash throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis slips a straight right by Dash.
Dash doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis slips under a jab.
Dash walks into a straight right hand from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dash lands with a right hand.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Dash's shoulder, as Dash tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dash scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dash pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis takes one to the chin there.
Davis misses with a hook. Dash ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Dash.
Dash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dash's hands.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Davis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dash blocks a jab.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Dash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Dash ducks down to avoid it.
Dash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dash throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dash moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Jackson Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Dash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dash misses the target.
Dash is looking to clinch.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dash takes one to the chin there.
Dash tries to clinch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Dash counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Dash is out of range.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Dash.
Dash defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Dash misses.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Dash misses.
Dash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dash moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis works the jab nicely.
Dash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davis back to the cage. Dash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dash misses with the combination.
Davis misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis misses with a hook. Dash ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Dash's shoulder, as Dash tries to avoid the shot.
Dash throws a good cross that connects.
Davis misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Dash misses the target.
Dash tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Dash scores with a nice right hand.
Davis slips a jab from Dash.
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Dash moves away and avoids it.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Davis misses.
Dash clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dash.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Dash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Davis lands a body punch.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dash or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Dash.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dash.
Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Dash.
Dash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Dash.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dash's sensitive parts.
Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dash connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet.
Dash loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Dash missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis unleashes a big counter combination but Dash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis takes a swing at Dash's ribcage but misses.
Dash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dash.
Dash lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Davis misses.
Dash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Dash.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dash circles away quickly and effectively.
Dash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dash with a nice cross.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Dash had a free shot at his head there.
Dash lands with a right hand.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dash tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Dash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis swings for the body but Dash moves out of range.
A big left from Davis misses.
Dash checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dash throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Dash moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Dash.
Dash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Davis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis throws the left hand but Dash avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
Davis throws a low kick but Dash moves out of range easily.
Dash misses with a straight left.
Dash loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Dash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Dash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dash, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Dash.
Dash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Dash looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Dash ducks down to avoid it.
Dash throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dash's head.
Dash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Dash.
Dash tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Dash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
Dash throws a big shot that misses.
Dash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dash clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Dash.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dash throws out the jab.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dash.
Dash doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
A left and a right from Davis both land. Nice combination.
Dash tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dash is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Davis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dash's guard.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis is pushing down on Dash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dash is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Dash is defending the position.
Dash is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Dash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dash.
Dash wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davis.
Dash is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis thowing shots but they're missing.
Davis controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis raining down shots from the mount!
Dash is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dash wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Sean Dash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davis controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 934 p4p, 2463 weight class) and Shalak Kamir (ranked 131 p4p, 295 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shalak Kamir's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shalak Kamir!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamir moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamir lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamir.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kamir to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Kamir with an uppercut!
Kamir with a nice calf kick.
Kamir throws a shot to the body.
Kamir 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.
Kamir throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagomedov backpedaling.
Kamir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Kamir lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Kamir slips the punch.
It seemed like Kamir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamir misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kamir.
Kamir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kamir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kamir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Kamir manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kamir ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov pushes Kamir up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamir pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamir backwards.
Kamir gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kamir avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Kamir breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Shalak Kamir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamir throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kamir's shoulder, as Kamir tries to avoid the shot.
Kamir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamir throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Kamir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamir throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamir throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Shalak Kamir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamir throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Kamir.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Kamir.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Kamir cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamir thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamir misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamir.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamir. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Kamir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamir circles away.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Kamir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamir tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamir.
Nice body punch from Kamir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamir prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamir tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamir.
Kamir misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamir misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Kamir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamir misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kamir.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamir controls his hands.
Kamir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamir throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shalak Kamir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kamir seems unphased.
Kamir misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Kamir is avoiding it.
Kamir throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamir is rocked!
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamir throws a one two combo.
Kamir avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kamir's shoulder, as Kamir tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Kamir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Kamir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamir avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Kamir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kamir lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamir's hands.
Kamir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Kamir swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kamir.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamir controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamir's elbow.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Kamir prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Kamir blocks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamir can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Kamir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Kamir against the cage.
Kamir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Kamir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamir misses with a straight left.
Kamir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Kamir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kamir controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamir looking to slow down the pace here.
Kamir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamir prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Kamir scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kamir controls the action.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kamir avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamir's efforts to push away.
Kamir breaks the clinch.
Kamir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nurmagomedov counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kamir down! Nurmagomedov is looking to finish but Kamir is intelligently defending himself.
Kamir is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov gets to his feet and stands over Kamir, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kamir felt that one! Nurmagomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kamir from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Corin David (ranked 1765 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Clin Cartwright (ranked 230 p4p, 215 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Cirice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
165
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158
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corin David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David stuffs the takedown.
David avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Cartwright gets caught flat footed, as David shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
David is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
David tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! David escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cartwright manages to work his way to half guard, despite David's best efforts.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of David's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take David's back!
David tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
David is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but David is defending it well.
Cartwright lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on David's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright is in trouble now - David has advanced to mount!
David lands with some strikes.
David with the ground and pound from mount.
 It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is trying desperately to improve position.
David is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cartwright can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
David landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David looking to pass the guard.
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
David wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
David looking to pass the guard.
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 Corin David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
David throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
David forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.
David has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartwright uses from the top position.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
David is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
David gets full guard.
David working a defensive guard here.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright slips nicely into 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.
Cartwright is nestled in close to David, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
David regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
David trying to control here.
David wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
David is looking to improve his position.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
David is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is working David over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Cartwright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright prevents David from improving his position.
David wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cartwright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
David moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David is controlling Cartwright's trapped leg to prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David actively working from the bottom here.
David manages to get to full guard.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but David blocks nicely.
Cartwright pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
David gets back to full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think David should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! David should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clin Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Clin Cartwright 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 1351 p4p, 420 weight class) and Davante Dunbar (ranked 177 p4p, 71 weight class). Dunbar has chosen Mastodon - More Than I Could Chew as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
155
9 - 5 - 0 |
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168
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akhtankhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunbar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov stalks Dunbar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunbar's face. Dunbar staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Dunbar right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunbar.
Akhtankhanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov moves into the clinch.
Dunbar tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Dunbar drops back down to his feet.
Dunbar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunbar working aggressively here.
Dunbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunbar lands with a right to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akhtankhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dunbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davante Dunbar.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and pushes Dunbar back into the cage.
Dunbar tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Dunbar back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunbar backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akhtankhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dunbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Akhtankhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dunbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dunbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dunbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akhtankhanov defends well.
Dunbar is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
Akhtankhanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily.
Dunbar has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunbar trying to keep a closed guard but Akhtankhanov is proving a slippery customer.
Akhtankhanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akhtankhanov preventing the sweep.
Dunbar working for a triangle but Akhtankhanov defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akhtankhanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dunbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily.
Dunbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akhtankhanov is aware though and is defending well.
Akhtankhanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dunbar controls Akhtankhanov momentarily but Akhtankhanov frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Akhtankhanov controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunbar.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunbar can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Dunbar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akhtankhanov smiles and moves away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dunbar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akhtankhanov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dunbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Dunbar blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dunbar fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Dunbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunbar manages to pull guard.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunbar on the ground.
Dunbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dunbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akhtankhanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunbar wants to sweep here but Akhtankhanov controlling him for the moment.
Dunbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akhtankhanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dunbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akhtankhanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunbar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination. Dunbar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Dunbar with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Dunbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Dunbar jumps guard.
Dunbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunbar trying to keep a closed guard but Akhtankhanov is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunbar is looking for a triangle but Akhtankhanov pushes his legs off easily.
Dunbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunbar keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Dunbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Dunbar didn't see that one coming.
Dunbar lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Dunbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Dunbar lands the left hand.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Dunbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov sets himself, and Dunbar steps forward looking for the clinch! Akhtankhanov avoids it this time.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Dunbar's body.
Dunbar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov thumps Dunbar with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Dunbar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunbar.
Dunbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Dunbar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhtankhanov to keep the fight standing.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akhtankhanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dunbar can turn it around.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a knee to the head.
Dunbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akhtankhanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dunbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Dunbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Dunbar moves out of range.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov has closed the distance and engaged Dunbar in a clinch.
Dunbar manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunbar is on top in guard.
Dunbar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akhtankhanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dunbar has Akhtankhanov in his guard.
Dunbar looking for a guillotine here but Akhtankhanov defends easily.
Davante Dunbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunbar, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dunbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunbar is trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov postures up.
Dunbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akhtankhanov controls the pace.
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunbar trying to control the position.
Dunbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Matthew (ranked 1079 p4p, 401 weight class) and Ispa Perkele (ranked 146 p4p, 66 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws a hook but Matthew blocks it.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthew throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Matthew takes one to the chin there.
Perkele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
Perkele takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
I was talking to Matthew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthew.
Matthew scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Matthew pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew tries to circle away but Perkele has him pinned against the cage.
Matthew blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Matthew lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthew.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Matthew tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele gets through Matthew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matthew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkele prevents Matthew from breaking the clinch.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele lands a body punch.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matthew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
Matthew blocks an uppercut.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Perkele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Matthew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkele.
Perkele lands a right hand.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthew digs a right hand into Perkele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perkele's gas tank.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthews head.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matthew.
Matthew cracks Perkele with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkele.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthews head.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew lands with a right to the head.
Matthew blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew breaks from the clinch.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perkele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matthew misses with a hook.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthew throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Perkele.
Nice uppercut lands for Perkele. That snapped Matthew's head back.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a nice combination. Matthew backs away looking to recover.
Matthew throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Matthew catches Perkele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Matthew.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matthew moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthew.
Perkele trying to control the position but instead, Matthew has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkele into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matthew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Perkele defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Matthew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthew's hands.
Matthew swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Matthew takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew forces Perkele back against the cage and clinches.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage.
Matthew blocking some punches.
Perkele is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthew gets an underhook and turns Perkele into the cage.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Matthew letting Perkele take a breather here.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele tries a body shot but Matthew blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthew controls his hands.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthew.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Matthew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Perkele throws a low kick but Matthew moves out of range easily.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Matthew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkele defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Matthew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthew.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Matthew slips the punch.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Matthew moves away and avoids it.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Matthew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthew misses its target.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Matthew.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew.
Matthew dips to his left and cracks Perkele with an uppercut!
Matthew misses with a hook.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Matthew ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew misses with a wild body shot.
Matthew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perkele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkele throws the left hand but Matthew avoids the punch easily.
Matthew is looking to clinch.
Matthew scores with a nice strike.
Perkele lands with a hook. Matthew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Matthew throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele wants to counter the offense by Matthew and move into the clinch position.
Matthew jabs Perkele right on the nose. Perkele blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Perkele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthew closes the distance and clinches.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Matthew lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patrick Matthew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
Matthew breaks from the clinch.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Matthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Matthew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Matthew.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perkele counters with a left to the body.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patrick Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkele rushes Matthew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthew lands with a light punch inside.
Matthew lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Matthew.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Matthew's ribcage. Matthew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matthew.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew fails to land.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Matthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Matthew.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthew.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthew lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perkele or not.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Perkele blocks a body shot from Matthew.
Matthew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Matthew tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Matthew.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Matthew's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Scott (ranked 454 p4p, 449 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 26 p4p, 26 weight class). Scott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I DON'T GIVE A FUCK. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Rozhkov takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Rozhkov persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozhkov lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xander Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Scott tries to sprawl but Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Rozhkov prevents Scott from improving his position.
Rozhkov working Scott over with strikes.
Rozhkov working Scott over with strikes.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Scott quite badly. Scott pulls Rozhkov in close trying to recover. Rozhkov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Scott on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Scott doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Our winner, Alexander Rozhkov, 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.
Xander Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Scam. Can't be'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 122 p4p, 846 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 19 p4p, 123 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danger counters with a crisp one two that drops Paa! Danger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Paa to his feet! Paa is in big trouble!
Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paa closes the distance and clinches.
Paa wants to take the fight to the mat but Danger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Danger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa gets control of Danger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danger passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
Paa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Danger jumps into side control!
Paa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danger's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Danger! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Paa has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Danger!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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