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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 6139 p4p, 6283 weight class) and Gellir Signarsson (ranked 527 p4p, 535 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gellir Signarsson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Signarsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Signarsson is out of range.
Signarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Signarsson moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Signarsson.
Goodman cracks Signarsson with an open hand slap.
Signarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Signarsson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
and Signarsson counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Signarsson backs up against the cage.
Signarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Goodman throws a body punch but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
Signarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Signarsson saw that one coming.
Signarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman scores with a hook.
A low kick from Signarsson misses
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Signarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Signarsson.
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Signarsson is just out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick from Signarsson.
Signarsson slips a straight right by Goodman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Signarsson with a good jab.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Signarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Signarsson.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Signarsson seems unphased.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Signarsson blocks a jab.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Signarsson moved out of range.
Signarsson staying out of range there.
Signarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Signarsson blocks a jab.
Goodman backing away here, and Signarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Signarsson.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Signarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Signarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Signarsson tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Signarsson slips under a jab.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Signarsson.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Signarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Signarsson tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Signarsson misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman checks a low kick from Signarsson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Signarsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Signarsson saw that one coming.
Signarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Signarsson is out of range.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Signarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Signarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Signarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Signarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman throws a hook but Signarsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Signarsson walks into a jab.
Goodman throws a hook but Signarsson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Signarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Signarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Signarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Signarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Signarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Signarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Signarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Signarsson blocks a jab.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Signarsson blocks it.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Signarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Signarsson misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Signarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Signarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Signarsson.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Signarsson's head back.
Goodman swings for the body but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Signarsson misses with a low kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Signarsson defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Signarsson throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Signarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Signarsson moves away and avoids it.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Signarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Signarsson throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Signarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws the left hand but Signarsson avoids the punch easily.
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman punishes Signarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Signarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big right from Goodman misses.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Signarsson misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Signarsson misses with a low kick.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Signarsson tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Signarsson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman checks a low kick from Signarsson.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Signarsson.
Signarsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signarsson throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Signarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Signarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Signarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Goodman does it's job there.
Signarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Goodman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Signarsson slips a straight right by Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Signarsson moved out of range nicely.
Signarsson moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Signarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
Signarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Signarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Signarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Signarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Signarsson blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a jab when Signarsson was well out of range.
Goodman throws a body punch but Signarsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman checks a low kick from Signarsson.
Goodman misses with a hook. Signarsson ducked under it nicely.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Signarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Signarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Signarsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Signarsson moved out of range nicely.
Goodman backing away here, and Signarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Signarsson throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Signarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Signarsson.
Goodman swings for the body but Signarsson moves out of range.
Signarsson misses with a low kick.
Signarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Signarsson 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.
Signarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Signarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Signarsson misses with a low kick.
Gellir Signarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Signarsson ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 3871 p4p, 3962 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi Jr (ranked 454 p4p, 458 weight class). Latka Gravas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Garibaldi Jr's chin.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garibaldi Jr misses the jab.
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garibaldi Jr throws a nice head kick!
Michael Garibaldi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi Jr moves into range and clinches up with Gravas.
Gravas stalling in the clinch.
Garibaldi Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravas looking to throw knees to the head but Garibaldi Jr is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Gravas.
 It looks like Michael Garibaldi Jr has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gravas obliges.
I was talking to Gravas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garibaldi Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garibaldi Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravas is defending well for now.
Garibaldi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gravas lands a knee to the head.
Gravas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garibaldi Jr avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas tries to land a knee to the head but Garibaldi Jr blocks with his arms.
Garibaldi Jr dodges an elbow strike from Gravas.
A short uppercut from Gravas.
Gravas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garibaldi Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gravas misses with a knee strike.
Garibaldi Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravas.
Gravas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garibaldi Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gravas's face.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi Jr.
Garibaldi Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garibaldi Jr avoiding damage as Gravas throws knees to the body.
Gravas crunches a lovely knee into Garibaldi Jr's ribcage.
Garibaldi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravas working Garibaldi Jr over with knees to the body.
Garibaldi Jr looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas misses with a knee to the head.
Gravas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravas landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garibaldi Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gravas.
A short uppercut from Gravas.
Garibaldi Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gravas.
Gravas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garibaldi Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gravas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gravas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garibaldi Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gravas.
Garibaldi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garibaldi Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gravas's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Gravas.
Gravas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gravas missing with knees to the body.
Garibaldi Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gravas throws an elbow that misses.
Garibaldi Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Gravas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gravas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garibaldi Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gravas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garibaldi Jr avoids it.
Gravas misses with a knee to the head.
Garibaldi Jr prevents a body shot from Gravas.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
Garibaldi Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garibaldi Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Gravas misses with some punches.
Gravas landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garibaldi Jr is defending well for now.
Gravas presses Garibaldi Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garibaldi Jr avoiding damage as Gravas throws knees to the body.
Gravas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravas trying to land knees to the body.
Gravas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garibaldi Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravas stalling in the clinch but Garibaldi Jr improves position.
Gravas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garibaldi Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gravas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravas has Garibaldi Jr pushed against the cage.
Gravas misses with the head strike.
Gravas misses with a knee to the head.
Gravas is stalling here.
Garibaldi Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Garibaldi Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gravas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gravas motions for Garibaldi Jr to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
Garibaldi Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas. Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garibaldi Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas.
Garibaldi Jr is looking to chop away at Gravas's legs.
Gravas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garibaldi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garibaldi Jr.
Garibaldi Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garibaldi Jr lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas misses with the body kick
and Garibaldi Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garibaldi Jr throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gravas scores with a nice body kick.
Gravas throws a push kick but Garibaldi Jr slaps the foot to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Garibaldi Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi Jr looks to land a body kick but Gravas moved away.
Gravas defending well as Garibaldi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi Jr instigates a clinch.
Gravas looking to throw knees to the head but Garibaldi Jr is blocking nicely.
Garibaldi Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravas trying to land knees to the body.
Garibaldi Jr tries a knee to the head but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas tries to land knees in the clinch but Garibaldi Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Gravas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
Gravas lands a knee to the body.
Garibaldi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garibaldi Jr tries to work over Gravas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garibaldi Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is leaning against Garibaldi Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gravas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garibaldi Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravas tries a knee to the head but Garibaldi Jr blocks it.
Gravas missing with knees to the body.
Gravas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravas tries a knee to the head but Garibaldi Jr blocks it.
Gravas misses with a knee strike.
Gravas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravas throws an elbow that misses.
Gravas connects with a knee to the head.
 Garibaldi Jr is rocked!
Latka Gravas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Garibaldi Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Garibaldi Jr drops to his knees and Gravas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas!
A relieved looking Latka Gravas 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob Walton (ranked 3423 p4p, 3451 weight class) and Hiroshi Yamasaki (ranked 190 p4p, 191 weight class). Jim Bob Walton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Bob Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walton is looking for a sweep.
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Yamasaki drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yamasaki is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Walton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamasaki tries for a kimura but Walton is defending well.
Yamasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walton, who protects the arm well.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walton is looking to regain half guard here but Yamasaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamasaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamasaki on the ground.
Yamasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamasaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walton is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Yamasaki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
Hiroshi Yamasaki 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 2381 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Kyle Nelson (ranked 256 p4p, 362 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chukwuma thinks about countering with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chukwuma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chukwuma counters with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Chukwuma is avoiding it.
Chukwuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Nelson looks winded!
Chukwuma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma lands a big right hand that drops Nelson! The killer instinct kicks in and Chukwuma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chukwuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Our winner, Tinashe Chukwuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Shaw (ranked 3242 p4p, 3079 weight class) and Jed Hall (ranked 344 p4p, 333 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leopold Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jed Hall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Shaw!
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Hall 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.
Shaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard.
Shaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall is controlling Shaw's posture.
Shaw trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Shaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall has Shaw pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Hall has control of Shaw's left arm, preventing Shaw from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shaw looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by Shaw!
Shaw trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaw being controlled here momentarily.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw throws a strike but Hall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Shaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leopold Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hall is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall 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.
Hall managing to control the position.
Shaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is controlling Shaw's posture.
Shaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw landing with the ground and pound.
Hall 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.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaw postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Leopold Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaw.
Shaw trying to control from Hall's half guard. Hall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Hall pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Shaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
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.
Shaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaw postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Shaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shaw trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall seems keen to control Shaw's posture.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shaw seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Shaw dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
Shaw wriggles free and stands up.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Jed Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Shaw's guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Shaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shaw with the ground and pound but Hall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw distracts Hall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Hall is trying to keep Shaw in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shaw cracks Hall with a solid left hand.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hall wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Shaw throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shaw's guard. Nice move by Hall!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shaw passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leopold Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Leopold Shaw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Shaw!
Leopold Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 2648 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Mati Puusepp (ranked 290 p4p, 303 weight class). Mati Puusepp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doppo Orochi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mati Puusepp!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puusepp gets a double leg takedown into Orochi's guard.
Orochi has his feet on Puusepp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orochi stuffs the takedown.
Puusepp fails to land the takedown.
Orochi lands a big head kick that sends Puusepp tumbling to the mat! Orochi takes a step backwards and waves Puusepp back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mati Puusepp has been cut.
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!
Orochi throws a powerful right kick. Puusepp tried to block low but the kick was high! Puusepp was taken right off of his feet! Orochi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Magomedov (ranked 2436 p4p, 2574 weight class) and Michael Montana (ranked 267 p4p, 281 weight class). Azamat Magomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Montana!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana gets a clinch.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Montana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azamat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montana after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Montana.
Montana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montana lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Montana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Montana prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Montana.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Montana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montana prevents it.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Montana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montana lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Montana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montana works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Montana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Montana.
Montana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana.
Montana digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Good body shot from Montana.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Azamat Magomedov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Montana waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Montana closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Magomedov! Montana dives in looking to finish! Magomedov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Montana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Kelly (ranked 1856 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Ardahan Battuga (ranked 251 p4p, 235 weight class). Kelly comes into the arena with Bump and grind blaring out of the sound system. Ardahan Battuga will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Convicted Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ardahan Battuga!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly wants to clinch.
Battuga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Battuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Battuga.
Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Battuga to score with a decent uppercut.
Battuga lands a jab to the head.
Battuga throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Battuga circles away.
Kelly wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to clinch up
and Battuga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly tries to clinch but Battuga moves away
and Battuga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga misses with a straight right.
Kelly moves to clinch but Battuga breaks away
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battuga scores with a shot to the body.
Battuga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly closes the distance but Battuga moves to the side
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly closes the distance but Battuga moves to the side
and Battuga counters with a right hand to the body.
Battuga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battuga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly tries to clinch but Battuga moves away
and Battuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Battuga keeps it at a distance.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly closes the distance but Battuga moves to the side
and Battuga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Convicted Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battuga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battuga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly tries to clinch up but Battuga circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Battuga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battuga throws a body shot but no joy.
Battuga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battuga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Battuga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Battuga circles away.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Battuga pushes him off.
Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Kelly is rocked!
Battuga scores with a body shot.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Battuga circles away and keeps his distance.
Battuga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Battuga circles away.
Battuga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Battuga scores with a counter punch that sends Kelly to the canvas! Battuga smells blood - he's punishing Kelly with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kelly has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardahan Battuga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Seto (ranked 481 p4p, 1465 weight class) and Roy Kalama (ranked 59 p4p, 200 weight class). Seto comes to the cage accompanied by The Doors - Roadhouse Blues. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kalama's choice of entrance music: Firestarter - The Prodigy. Junior Seto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Kalama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Seto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kalama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalama cracks Seto with an open hand slap.
Kalama connects with a body shot.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seto.
Seto misses with a looping left.
Seto misses with a hook
and Kalama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seto.
Seto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seto checks a leg kick.
Seto throws a jab when Kalama was well out of range.
Seto takes one to the side of the head.
Seto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalama is just out of range.
Seto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalama off the cage and back into range.
Kalama stuns Seto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seto misses with a hook. Kalama ducked under it nicely.
Seto fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seto.
Kalama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seto moves away.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalama.
Seto throws an overhand right that lands on Kalama's shoulder, as Kalama tries to avoid the shot.
Kalama connects with a right hand. Seto shakes it off.
Seto swings widly with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seto misses with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a straight right hand.
Kalama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalama misses the target.
Seto looks to land a right hand but Kalama moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seto slips under a jab.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seto misses with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalama throws an off balance right hand
and Seto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seto wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kalama after a bit of a struggle.
Seto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalama prevents it.
Kalama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kalama.
Seto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalama.
Kalama throws out a loose jab but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalama.
Seto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalama.
Kalama jabs Seto right on the nose. Seto blinks but takes it well.
Kalama takes one to the side of the head.
Kalama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalama connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalama.
Seto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalama.
Seto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalama. Seto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalama slips under a jab from Seto.
Seto misses with an uppercut
and Kalama counters with a nice body shot.
Kalama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kalama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seto.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalama cracks Seto with a good jab.
Kalama loads up on a big right hand but Seto slips the punch.
Seto ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Kalama misses the shot to the body.
Kalama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seto checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kalama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seto is looking to advance position but Kalama won't allow it.
Seto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Seto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Seto is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalama frees his head quite easily.
Seto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama tries to hold on but Seto postures up.
Seto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalama shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seto wants to take Kalama's back but he can't do it this time.
Seto content just to control the position here.
Seto wants to control but Kalama has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kalama is not content to let Seto control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seto is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seto wants to control but Kalama is keeping him busy.
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.
Kalama is defending against the submission attempts here by Seto.
Seto wants to free his trapped foot but Kalama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seto controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seto is trying to control. Kalama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seto thows a huge punch but Kalama dodges it nicely.
Seto is pressing down on Kalama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalama is holding on for now.
Seto is trying to work for a kimura but Kalama is defending well.
Seto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seto slows the pace down in half guard.
Seto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalama sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalama trying to control but Seto postures up.
Seto is pressing down on Kalama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalama is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seto wants to control but Kalama is keeping him busy.
Seto trying to pass the guard but Kalama defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Seto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalama was well out of range. Poor timing from Seto.
Seto shoots in and drives through. Kalama sprawls well.
Seto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalama throws out a powerful jab.
Seto staying out of range there.
Seto tries to clinch up.
Seto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalama lands a jab to Seto's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalama counters with a left to the body.
Kalama with a jab.
Kalama clobbers Seto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalama connects with a body shot.
Seto misses the shot to the body.
Kalama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seto checks a leg kick.
Roy Kalama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalama throws a body punch but Seto moves out of range.
Seto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seto throws the left hand but Kalama avoids the punch easily.
Kalama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalama.
Kalama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seto closes the distance and clinches up with Kalama, looking for a takedown. Seto pushes Kalama against the cage but Kalama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalama throws a body shot but no joy.
Seto shoots and misses
and Kalama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalama missing with a left hand there. Seto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalama scores with a shot to the body.
Seto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Kalama coming out on top.
Seto shoots for a takedown but Kalama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seto.
Seto misses with a left hand
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalama.
Seto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seto throws a right hand that misses
and Kalama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seto is defended easily by Kalama.
Kalama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Kalama.
Seto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seto misses with a few strikes there.
Kalama lands a slapping body shot.
Kalama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalama lands a nice shot to the body.
Seto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama scores with the left hand. Seto knows he should have avoided that one.
Seto misses with a straight left.
Kalama lands a glancing blow to the side of Seto's head.
Kalama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seto misses with a takedown
letting Kalama counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kalama really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalama slips under a jab from Seto.
Seto swings widly with a right hand
and Kalama counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seto! Kalama lets Seto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Seto is rocked!
Seto throws a right hand that misses
and Kalama scores with a counter punch that sends Seto to the canvas! Kalama smells blood - he's punishing Seto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Seto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kalama!
Roy Kalama is the new welterweight champion!
Roy Kalama 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 160 p4p, 488 weight class) and Rob Sapo (ranked 12 p4p, 29 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapo throws a sloppy head kick
and Alyoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin throws a head kick but Sapo moves out of range.
Alyoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Sapo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sapo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sapo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alyoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sapo backwards.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alyoshin misses with some punches.
Sapo takes a shot to the head.
Sapo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sapo stalling against the cage.
Sapo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapo manages to break the clinch.
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sapo feints a counter leg kick.
Alyoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sapo is just out of range.
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Sapo tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Sapo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sapo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alyoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alyoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alyoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alyoshin scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo misses with a wild body shot.
Alyoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alyoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapo.
Sapo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up but Sapo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sapo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alyoshin scores with the left hand. Sapo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sapo is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Alyoshin.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alyoshin wants to clinch up but Sapo keeps it at a distance.
Alyoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sapo.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick but Sapo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Sapo tries to move into range but Alyoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin ducks under a wild hook from Sapo.
An inside leg kick lands from Alyoshin.
Sapo 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.
As Sapo looks to move away, Alyoshin throws a big counter combo but Sapo just gets out of the way.
Alyoshin gets a clinch.
Sapo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Sapo controls the action.
Alyoshin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alyoshin.
Sapo looks winded!
Alyoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapo or not.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sapo.
Alyoshin blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alyoshin lands a body shot.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alyoshin landing knees to the body.
Alyoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Sapo avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the cage.
Alyoshin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to work over Sapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sapo avoids it.
Alyoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Alyoshin.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alyoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alyoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin 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.
Sapo throws a push kick but Alyoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Alyoshin slips under a jab from Sapo.
Alyoshin lands a head shot.
Alyoshin cracks Sapo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sapo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Alyoshin finish him?
Sapo is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sapo throws a body kick that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sapo avoids the head kick by Alyoshin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapo throws a lazy right hand but Alyoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Alyoshin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sapo.
Sapo thows a leg kick but Alyoshin checks it
and Alyoshin counters with a big right hand! Oh Sapo is in trouble here! Alyoshin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin 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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