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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Love (ranked 4351 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Mo Scato (ranked 225 p4p, 237 weight class). Love's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- Music. The key to victory for Mason Love has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mo Scato!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scato shoots and misses
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Love wants it to stay on the feet.
Love lands a nice shot that snaps Scato's head back.
Scato needs to keep his hands up - Love had a free shot at his head there.
Scato with a poor takedown
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Scato.
Love lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 Scato is rocked!
Love fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Scato out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bengan Bengtsson (ranked 3283 p4p, 3791 weight class) and Bibi Ghulam (ranked 289 p4p, 325 weight class). Ghulam has chosen raining blood as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengan Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bibi Ghulam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bengtsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bengtsson lands a really nice looking cross but Ghulam seems unphased.
Ghulam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ghulam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghulam shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bengtsson cracks Ghulam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bengtsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghulam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghulams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghulam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bengtsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooh!!! Bengtsson has knocked Ghulam down with a huge combo! Bengtsson steps away and waves a wobbly Ghulam back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ghulam is rocked!
Bengtsson cracks Ghulam with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ghulam falls to his knees and Bengtsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengan Bengtsson!
Bibi Ghulam was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haru Tanaka (ranked 2284 p4p, 5295 weight class) and Cristiano Messi (ranked 201 p4p, 381 weight class). Cristiano Messi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haru Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristiano Messi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Messi looks winded!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Messi's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Messi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Messi is rocked!
 It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Tanaka has Messi pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Messi is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tanaka - that's hurt Messi badly! Oh, another knee lands and Messi is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Messi doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Haru Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 2724 p4p, 3068 weight class) and Duke Babaganush (ranked 325 p4p, 359 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Babaganush!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
It looked like Armando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babaganush.
Armando defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush 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.
Nice straight punches there by Babaganush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babaganush.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Armando avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
Armando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babaganush. Armando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armando throws a looping overhand right but Babaganush ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Armando blocks the low kick.
Armando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babaganush throws an off balance right hand
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Babaganush slips under a jab.
Armando misses the jab.
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!
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Armando misses the target.
Armando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armando jabs Babaganush right on the nose. Babaganush blinks but takes it well.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Armando saw that one coming.
Armando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganush.
Armando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Armando is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Armando. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando throws a hook to the side of Babaganush's head but Babaganush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Armando misses with a looping left.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Armando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando moves forwards but Babaganush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Armando misses.
Armando paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Armando's shoulder, as Armando tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses.
Armando staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando checks a leg kick.
Armando gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armando takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando staying out of range there.
Armando throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Armando is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Armando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Armando slips under a jab.
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush with a nice cross.
Armando avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Armando looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and Armando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush cracks Armando with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babaganush does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Babaganush connects with a looping right hand.
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babaganush avoids the body shot from Armando.
Babaganush throws a series of strikes that have Armando backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Armando throws a looping overhand right but Babaganush ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Babaganush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babaganush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
Babaganush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babaganush is looking to land body kicks.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armando with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Armando. That snapped Babaganush's head back.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Armando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armando throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Armando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armando.
Armando throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Babaganush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
Armando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Armando.
Babaganush takes one on the button.
Babaganush slips a straight right by Armando.
Babaganush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armando has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Armando's head.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Armando does no damage.
Armando lands an overhand right.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Armando didn't see that one coming.
Armando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
Armando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Armando connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Armando will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babaganush.
An attempted straight right counter from Armando misses the target.
Babaganush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Armando throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Armando scores with a jab to the body.
Armando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
Armando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armando.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
Babaganush fails to land with a series of punches.
Armando misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babaganush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego Armando is winning the standup battle so far.
Armando throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Armando misses with a looping right.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armando.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Armando throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Armando throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Babaganush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Babaganush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armando. Babaganush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by Armando.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armando swings for the body but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babaganush defending well as Armando loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armando looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Armando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
Babaganush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armando to score with a decent uppercut.
Armando slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a lunging right hand
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Babaganush scores with a hook to the body. Armando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armando throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush misses with a body kick.
Armando checks a leg kick.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by Armando.
Babaganush throws a hook but Armando avoids it easily.
Babaganush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armando lands a jab to the head.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Armando's shoulder, as Armando tries to avoid the shot.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Armando is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando works Babaganush's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Armando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush tries to land a leg kick but Armando saw it coming and moves away.
Armando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws out a counter right but Armando avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
Armando takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armando digs a good body shot into Babaganush's ribs.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush throws a right and a left that Armando avoids nicely.
Babaganush is breathing heavily.
Armando lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
Armando throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Armando blocks the body kick.
Babaganush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armando connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando staying out of range there.
Armando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Armando saw that one coming.
Babaganush with a jab.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
A little jabbing left from Babaganush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
Babaganush moves out of range of the strikes.
Armando lands a jab to the head.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Armando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Armando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Armando throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babaganush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Armando - just one landing.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armando throws a body shot but no joy.
Armando throws a hook to the side of Babaganush's head but Babaganush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armando throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Armando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babaganush cracks Armando with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Babaganush cracks Armando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armando misses with an uppercut.
Armando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babaganush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babaganush.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando slips a jab and a cross from Babaganush.
Armando ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armando on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armando.
Armando takes a swing at Babaganush's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush avoids the body shot from Armando.
Despite the aggression on Babaganush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Armando is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Armando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babaganush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babaganush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armando manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by Armando.
Armando with a nice cross.
Armando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Armando.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush throws a nice head kick!
Babaganush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armando has time to react.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush throws the left hand but Armando avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Armando.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Babaganush scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush misses with a body punch
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Armando slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
Armando just misses with a punch to the body.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Babaganush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armando ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Armando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Armando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Armando misses with a straight left.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Armando's shoulder, as Armando tries to avoid the shot.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush throws a big counter head kick but Armando avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babaganush.
Armando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babaganush throws a head kick but Armando moves out of range.
Babaganush lands with a kick to the temple. Armando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armando.
A jab from Armando finds it's way through Babaganush's defenses.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
Armando moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Armando fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babaganush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armando slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Armando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babaganush. Armando does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush misses with a right hand
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Babaganush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Armando.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Armando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babaganush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armando throwing a counter right hand but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Armando cracks Babaganush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armando misses with a looping left.
Armando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babaganush in his tracks.
Babaganush is rocked!
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Babaganush is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
Babaganush slips a jab from Armando.
Babaganush seems to have recovered his senses.
Armando moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Armando throws a jab but it's blocked by Babaganush.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babaganush. Armando shrugs it off though.
Armando looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armando to score with a decent uppercut.
Duke Babaganush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armando.
Babaganush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armando circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Armando.
Well Armando has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Armando!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roydell Gibbons (ranked 3205 p4p, 2620 weight class) and Rico Rodriguez (ranked 398 p4p, 348 weight class). Gibbons comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Raw Dog. Rodriguez has chosen Latin Lingo as his entrance music. Rico Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roydell Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rico Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibbons!
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Gibbons is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gibbons is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez!
In defeat, Roydell Gibbons stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, you about the LEAST GANGSTA' I've ever seen fool! Straight pussy, no hands to scrap with, what up!? Try knocking me out next time softy!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Beckley (ranked 2998 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Ty Wong (ranked 266 p4p, 173 weight class). Benson Beckley had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ty Wong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong misses the shot to the body.
Wong dives in and scores a takedown into Beckley's guard.
Beckley is wriggling around but Wong manages to pass to half guard.
Beckley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wong on the ground.
Wong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cannabis Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wong is working for a kimura but Beckley is defending it quite comfortably.
Wong seems to be working for a kimura but Beckley defends the submission attempt.
Beckley wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is looking for a kimura but Beckley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wong to get the leverage.
Beckley is looking to escape.
Wong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beckley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wong tries to pass to full mount but Beckley defends it.
Wong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beckley is trying to stand.
Wong seems to be looking for submissions.
Wong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wong lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong is trying for a kimura here. Beckley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wong wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ty Wong!
After the fight, Ty Wong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 1645 p4p, 1739 weight class) and Shaun Irwin (ranked 215 p4p, 229 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Irwin's choice of entrance music: No More Heroes. Mehmet Shakaromanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaun Irwin's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
Shakaromanov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shakaromanov's guard.
Irwin is nestled in close to Shakaromanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakaromanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shakaromanov tries to get out of the position.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Irwin gets a double leg takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
Shakaromanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Irwin manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shakaromanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Shakaromanov tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Irwin seems content to control.
Shakaromanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
Shakaromanov wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
Shakaromanov is trying to stand up here but Irwin is controlling him well.
Irwin prevents Shakaromanov from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin stops Shakaromanov from getting back to his feet.
Irwin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Irwin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shakaromanov trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Irwin misses.
Irwin with a poor takedown
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irwin wants to clinch.
Shakaromanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Irwin is rocked!
Irwin switches off momentarily and Shakaromanov cracks him with a monster right hand! Irwin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shakaromanov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shakaromanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Shaun Irwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would say that he is the better fighter, but I would be lying.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 1120 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 153 p4p, 239 weight class). Kruczek has chosen Born To Raise Hell as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dionizy Kruczek!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruczek rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai working aggressively here.
Kruczek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruczek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chai lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Kruczek is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruczek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Chai lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruczek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chai.
Kruczek fails to pull guard.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek lands a hook 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Kruczek misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruczek.
Chai stalling.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Kruczek looking to stall.
Kruczek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kruczek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruczek trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kruczek.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Chai tries to work over Kruczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Kruczek tries to tie him up.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries to work over Kruczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
Kruczek gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruczek lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruczek preventing the sweep.
Kruczek wanted to stand there but Chai had control of the position.
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 Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab by Chai.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruczek looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Kruczek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruczek clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruczek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruczek letting Chai take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai is leaning against Kruczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek wants a takedown.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek misses with some punches.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek lands a right hand.
Chai is trying to stall.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek.
Chai gets through Kruczek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kruczek.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai presses Kruczek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kruczek working aggressively here.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai effectively controlling the action here.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai wants the takedown. Kruczek is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruczek's guard against the cage.
Kruczek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek is wriggling around but Chai manages to pass to half guard.
Kruczek pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Chai controlling the pace.
Kruczek looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruczek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai lands the left hand.
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Kruczek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruczek somewhat.
Kruczek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruczek.
Presley Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai cracks Kruczek with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruczek pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruczek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a left hand.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Chai.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai digs a right hand into Kruczek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruczek's gas tank.
Chai blocking some punches.
Kruczek lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruczek pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruczek has Chai pressed against the cage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai working aggressively here.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruczek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruczek misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruczek.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai pushes Kruczek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Chai works on Kruczek's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruczek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruczek forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Dionizy Kruczek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Presley Chai!
Presley Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi (ranked 1232 p4p, 704 weight class) and Julian Avila (ranked 176 p4p, 97 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila scores with a jab to the body.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Ojidemenzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ojidemenzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
A clash of legs there as Ojidemenzi blocks the low kick.
Ojidemenzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Avila.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avila scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojidemenzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice strike.
Ojidemenzi ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Ojidemenzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Ojidemenzi's belly button to the back.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Avila.
Ojidemenzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Good work by Ojidemenzi as he checks the leg kick.
Avila tries to keep at a distance but Ojidemenzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avila prevents a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Avila lands an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila scores with a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avila'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.
Avila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ojidemenzi is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi presses Avila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ojidemenzi managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Ojidemenzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Avila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ojidemenzi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Ojidemenzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ojidemenzi tries to avoid it.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ojidemenzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Ojidemenzi jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
and Ojidemenzi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Avila does it's job there.
Ojidemenzi gets a clinch.
Ojidemenzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avila struggles to land a body shot inside as Ojidemenzi controls his hands.
Ojidemenzi is leaning against Avila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a shot to the body.
Avila breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avila, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws an off balance right hand
and Avila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ojidemenzi thinking.
Ojidemenzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Ojidemenzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojidemenzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Ojidemenzi moves away and avoids it.
Ojidemenzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avila, pushing him back against the cage.
Ojidemenzi pushes Avila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Ojidemenzi is controlling the position.
Avila is trying to stall.
Ojidemenzi lands with a left to the head.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila is struggling to control the position.
Ojidemenzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ojidemenzi lands with an overhand left.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Ojidemenzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ojidemenzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojidemenzi throws out the jab.
Ojidemenzi throws a big shot that misses.
Ojidemenzi lands with a good body shot.
Avila lands a nice shot that snaps Ojidemenzi's head back.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ojidemenzi lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ojidemenzi is able to avoid easily.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila with a jab.
Ojidemenzi rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi is leaning against Avila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ojidemenzi throws a head punch that misses.
Avila trying to stall but Ojidemenzi improves his position.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ojidemenzi avoids it.
Ojidemenzi tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Ojidemenzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila is looking to control Ojidemenzi's arms but Ojidemenzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Avila has his back to the cage.
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Ojidemenzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Ojidemenzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ojidemenzi working aggressively here.
Ojidemenzi manages to break the clinch.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ojidemenzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Ojidemenzi. Ojidemenzi maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Avila misses
and Ojidemenzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila throws a leg kick but Ojidemenzi moved away.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ojidemenzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojidemenzi.
It looked like Ojidemenzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Ojidemenzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
Ojidemenzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Ojidemenzi blocks the low kick.
Ojidemenzi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Avila manages to circle out of the way.
Ojidemenzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ojidemenzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ojidemenzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ojidemenzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Ojidemenzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Ojidemenzi.
Avila takes one on the button.
Ojidemenzi lands a slapping body shot.
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Avila lunges at Ojidemenzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ojidemenzi's hand.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ojidemenzi clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojidemenzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ojidemenzi has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Ojidemenzi blocks an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Ojidemenzi misses with the head strike.
Ojidemenzi misses with some punches.
Ojidemenzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ojidemenzi.
Avila misses with some punches.
Avila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ojidemenzi can't find room to land a body shot as Avila controls the action.
Ojidemenzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ojidemenzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Ojidemenzi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Ojidemenzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Ojidemenzi throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ojidemenzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ojidemenzi stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ojidemenzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Avila tries to land a body kick
and Ojidemenzi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avila. Avila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ojidemenzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ojidemenzi swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Avila.
Avila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila tests Ojidemenzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ojidemenzi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Avila to the canvas! Avila doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ojidemenzi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
A victorious Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 500 p4p, 907 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 48 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: Journey - Only The Young. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Frank Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez not doing much here.
Ivanovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivanovic to regain full guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Hernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivanovic sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez passes into side.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovic keeps working.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Hernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ivanovic prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic is trying to hold Hernandez in close to prevent damage but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Ivanovic has a hand on Hernandez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hernandez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Well, if Hernandez 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.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez 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.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivanovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez is staying tight to Ivanovic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Ivanovic sprawls well.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivanovic to the mat! Ivanovic manages to get full guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Ivanovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hernandez is now in half guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Ivanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanovic is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanovic as he avoids it easily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanovic looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ivor Ivanovic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic passes into side.
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but Hernandez denies him.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.
Ivanovic is sitting in close to Hernandez's body. Hernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ivanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ivanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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