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KIFC 42- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Merchant (ranked 5614 p4p, 5462 weight class) and Dick Delaware (ranked 566 p4p, 559 weight class). Dick Delaware 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Merchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Delaware !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaware shoots in for a takedown but Merchant shows good takedown defense.
Merchant swats away the attempt to clinch by Delaware .
Merchant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Delaware just manages to avoid it.
Delaware wants to clinch but Merchant slips to the side
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delaware misses with a combination
and Merchant counters with a good low kick that Delaware was not able to check.
Merchant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delaware was well out of range. Poor timing from Merchant.
A big right from Delaware misses.
Delaware with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merchant counters with a right hand to the body.
Delaware throws a nice looking combination but Merchant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaware .
Delaware looks to land a combination but Merchant avoids it well.
Delaware moves into the clinch successfully.
Delaware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
As Delaware backs away, Merchant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dick Delaware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant dodges the punch combination from Delaware .
Merchant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Delaware misses.
Delaware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Merchant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delaware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merchant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Merchant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delaware throws a head kick that misses
and Merchant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delaware 's knee momentarily.
Delaware misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Delaware throws a combination that misses
and Merchant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaware throws a combination that misses
and Merchant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merchant tried to score with a low kick but Delaware checks it.
Merchant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Justin Merchant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaware lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Merchant backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Merchant scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merchant.
Delaware connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Delaware tries to clinch up but Merchant circles away and keeps his distance.
Delaware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merchant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Merchant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delaware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Merchant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Delaware .
Delaware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merchant but Merchant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Delaware backs away, Merchant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaware fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merchant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delaware doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a left to the body.
Delaware fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaware tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Merchant is able to avoid easily.
Merchant tried to counter with a leg kick but Delaware avoided it.
Delaware swinging wildly here.
Delaware swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merchant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delaware misses with a double jab.
Delaware fails with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaware fails to land with a series of punches.
Delaware fails with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a thumping low kick.
Delaware with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merchant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delaware throws a lazy body kick
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delaware throws a nice looking combination but Merchant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaware throws a right hand that Merchant ducks under and follows up with a left that Merchant also avoids with ease.
Delaware misses with a combination
and Merchant counters with an inside leg kick.
Delaware 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delaware throws a series of punches but Merchant moves out of range.
Delaware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delaware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merchant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merchant dodges the punch combination from Delaware .
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Justin Merchant will probably get the nod.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delaware is defended easily by Merchant.
Delaware dives in and grabs Merchant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merchant pushes down on Delaware 's head and hops out.
Merchant throws a low kick but Delaware moves out of range easily.
Merchant throws a lazy right hand but Delaware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick Delaware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaware throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merchant staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant throws a series of punches but Delaware moves out of range.
Delaware fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merchant avoids it really well and circles away.
Justin Merchant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Delaware .
Delaware throws a head kick but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merchant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Delaware throws a leg kick but Merchant checks it.
Merchant is looking to wear down Delaware with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delaware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delaware takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delaware has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a series of strikes. Delaware will be more careful next time no doubt.
Delaware closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merchant misses with a punch to the body.
Merchant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Merchant stalling in the clinch but Delaware improves position.
Merchant trying to control the position but instead, Delaware has worked for underhooks and has pushed Merchant into the cage.
Delaware manages to break the clinch.
Justin Merchant is winning the standup battle so far.
Delaware misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaware misses with a wild body shot.
Merchant tries to counter with a takedown but Delaware is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Delaware .
Delaware misses with a combination
and Merchant counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Delaware .
Delaware throws a combination that misses
and Merchant counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaware throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Delaware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merchant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delaware tries to bum rush Merchant with a series of wild strikes but Merchant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delaware fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merchant looks to score with a jab to the body but Delaware is just out of range.
Delaware changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merchant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaware closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Delaware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merchant circles away quickly and effectively.
Merchant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delaware misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Delaware with that takedown attempt.
Merchant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delaware is breathing heavily.
Delaware works over Merchant's head and body with a nice combination.
 Merchant is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OH! Merchant has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Delaware smells blood and charges in for the finish! Delaware unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Merchant sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Delaware !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thyago Borrabotas (ranked 5688 p4p, 4626 weight class) and Gunnar Goransson (ranked 568 p4p, 536 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thyago Borrabotas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Goransson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrabotas gets caught flat footed, as Goransson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goransson throwing strikes from guard but Borrabotas blocks nicely.
Borrabotas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goransson throwing strikes but missing.
Goransson throwing strikes from guard but Borrabotas blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goransson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goransson postures up in Borrabotas's guard and throws a big left but Borrabotas blocks it.
Goransson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goransson passes into half guard.
Borrabotas trying to control here.
Borrabotas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borrabotas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson.
Goransson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borrabotas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson.
Goransson with the ground and pound but Borrabotas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Goransson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goransson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borrabotas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borrabotas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goransson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goransson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goransson wants to work for an arm triangle but Borrabotas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrabotas trying to control from the bottom.
Borrabotas moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson pushing down on Borrabotas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borrabotas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goransson is working away from the top position though.
Borrabotas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borrabotas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goransson.
Borrabotas wants to control but Goransson is keeping busy.
Goransson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goransson is looking to advance position but Borrabotas won't allow it.
Borrabotas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borrabotas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goransson.
Borrabotas won't allow Goransson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goransson thows a huge punch but Borrabotas dodges it nicely.
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borrabotas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson.
Goransson looks winded!
Borrabotas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goransson pulls his head out easily.
Borrabotas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borrabotas looking for submissions off his back.
Borrabotas looking for submissions off his back.
Borrabotas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borrabotas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goransson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borrabotas is just riding it out for now. Goransson eventually gives up the hold.
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borrabotas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goransson is thwarting Borrabotas's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Goransson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Borrabotas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goransson swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Goransson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borrabotas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goransson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrabotas somewhat.
Borrabotas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goransson tries to avoid it but Borrabotas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goransson to the ground. Goransson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thyago Borrabotas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goransson looking to score a takedown here. Borrabotas is defending well but Goransson drives through and ends up in Borrabotas's guard.
Goransson drops back looking for a leg! Borrabotas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borrabotas manages to kick Goransson off! Goransson jumps back into Borrabotas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Borrabotas doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Goransson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Borrabotas - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thyago Borrabotas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Magomedov (ranked 4751 p4p, 3565 weight class) and Edward Lorkhe (ranked 212 p4p, 169 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abubakar Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Lorkhe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorkhe lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Lorkhe misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lorkhe misses with a two punch combination.
Lorkhe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorkhe blocks a leg kick.
Lorkhe's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorkhe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lorkhe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lorkhe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Edward Lorkhe has been cut.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Lorkhe.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Lorkhe moves out of range.
Lorkhe lands a head shot.
Lorkhe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorkhe.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorkhe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Lorkhe's head but Lorkhe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lorkhe throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Lorkhe throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Lorkhe cracks Magomedov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Magomedov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lorkhe can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Lorkhe!
A victorious Edward Lorkhe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 3093 p4p, 4749 weight class) and Roman Smith (ranked 146 p4p, 211 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlinho Motosserra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Smith!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a one two! Motosserra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Motosserra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Motosserra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Motosserra content to stall in guard here.
Motosserra wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Motosserra controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motosserra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motosserra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Motosserra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Motosserra is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Motosserra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Motosserra misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Motosserra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Motosserra controlling from the top position.
Motosserra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith keeping full guard, as Motosserra tries to pass.
Motosserra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Motosserra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Motosserra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Motosserra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Motosserra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is looking to stand up but Motosserra won't let him.
Motosserra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Motosserra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Motosserra is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlinho Motosserra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlinho Motosserra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Motosserra slips under a jab from Smith.
Motosserra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Motosserra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Motosserra ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Motosserra gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motosserra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Motosserra is working for a submission of some sort.
Motosserra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Motosserra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Motosserra is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Motosserra is looking for a kimura here.
Motosserra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Motosserra wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Motosserra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Motosserra is looking for a kimura here.
Motosserra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Motosserra controlling the action here.
Motosserra is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motosserra is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlinho Motosserra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlinho Motosserra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Motosserra tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Motosserra will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Motosserra fails with the takedown.
Motosserra darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlinho Motosserra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motosserra jumps guard but Smith stands there with Motosserra around his waist. Motosserra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Motosserra is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motosserra gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Motosserra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to stand but Motosserra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Motosserra working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Motosserra is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Motosserra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charlinho Motosserra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is looking to stand up but Motosserra won't let him.
Motosserra has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Charlinho Motosserra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Motosserra won't let him.
Motosserra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Motosserra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Motosserra is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Motosserra's body to avoid the submission. Motosserra has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Motosserra arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charlinho Motosserra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shewmaker (ranked 2024 p4p, 25695 weight class) and Bobby Morrow (ranked 104 p4p, 257 weight class). Henry Shewmaker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bobby Morrow has been cut.
Bobby Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shewmaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Shewmaker.
Morrow shoots and misses
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Good work by Morrow as he checks the leg kick.
Morrow slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Morrow connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Shewmaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shewmaker with a jab.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Henry Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Morrow.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shewmaker gets a clinch.
Morrow trying to control the position but instead, Shewmaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morrow into the cage.
Shewmaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Shewmaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Shewmaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morrow's face.
Shewmaker scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Bobby Morrow's cut even more.
Morrow looks winded!
Morrow takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Shewmaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Morrow out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Morrow off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker very nearly forgot to thank Island clothing lite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevita Maui (ranked 3126 p4p, 2682 weight class) and Emmerson Mile (ranked 324 p4p, 282 weight class). Maui comes to the cage accompanied by Turn Down For What. 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 The Island, Tevita Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmerson Mile!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mile finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maui walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mile.
Mile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maui's head.
It looks like Tevita Maui has been cut.
Maui takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maui tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maui crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mile - the referee stops the clock and Maui gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mile. Maui manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Mile lands a big head kick that sends Maui tumbling to the mat! Mile takes a step backwards and waves Maui back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maui is rocked!
Tevita Maui's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Mile.
Mile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maui is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Mile Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Maui is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emmerson Mile!
Tevita Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fight.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ammad Ominateu (ranked 5750 p4p, 2017 weight class) and Joe McConnell (ranked 236 p4p, 103 weight class). Ominateu's entrance music is Top G. A fine choice. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ammad Ominateu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ominateu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ominateu lands in his opponent's guard.
McConnell working a defensive guard here.
Ominateu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ominateu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ominateu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ominateu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ominateu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ominateu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ominateu lands a nice short elbow.
Ominateu is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ominateu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McConnell for as long as he can get away with.
Ominateu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Ominateu 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.
McConnell is trying to control but can't.
Ominateu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ominateu works his foot free and advances to mount.
McConnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ominateu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ominateu controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ominateu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ominateu controlling his opponent.
Ominateu continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ominateu lands a big elbow.
McConnell is bucking up trying to escape but Ominateu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McConnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
McConnell wants to hold on but Ominateu pushes him away.
McConnell is desperately trying to improve his position but Ominateu has a good base and remains in mount.
Ominateu lands a couple of good shots and McConnell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be McConnell right now.
McConnell grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
McConnell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More hug and hope from Ominateu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell tries to break free.
Ominateu landing with strikes.
Ominateu is landing with strikes from the back.
Ominateu punishes McConnell with strikes from the back mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ominateu controlling the position well here. McConnell rolled but Ominateu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ominateu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften McConnell up.
Ominateu 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell wants to escape the position.
McConnell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McConnell trying to get back to his feet but Ominateu is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ammad Ominateu dominated that round.
That's time! Ominateu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ominateu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McConnell but McConnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ominateu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McConnell misses with a head kick.
McConnell rushes Ominateu and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ammad Ominateu has been cut.
McConnell lands an elbow inside that Ominateu shrugs off.
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Ominateu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ammad Ominateu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ominateu tries for a takedown but McConnell circles away easily
and Ominateu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
McConnell lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ominateu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell darts in and clinches Ominateu up against the cage.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Ominateu in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ammad Ominateu's cut is getting worse.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ammad Ominateu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell gets a clinch.
I was talking to Ominateu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
Ammad Ominateu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ominateu takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
McConnell landing knees to the head.
Ominateu is rocked!
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
Oh Ominateu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McConnell dips a shoulder and cracks Ominateu with a mighty uppercut! Ominateu falls back against the cage and McConnell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ominateu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McConnell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe McConnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe McConnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ammad Ominateu spoke after the fight, saying 'What just happened?'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soso Anzor (ranked 2812 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Las Vegas (ranked 137 p4p, 101 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Soso Anzor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Las Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anzor shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegas slaps away a takedown attempt from Anzor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anzor shoots in and gets a takedown into Vegas's guard.
Anzor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Las Vegas has been cut.
Vegas controlling Anzor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anzor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Vegas has momentary wrist control but Anzor slips an elbow through the middle.
Anzor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vegas controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzor is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Anzor throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anzor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vegas on the ground.
Anzor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anzor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anzor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegas scoring with some ground and pound.
Anzor 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.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anzor keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Vegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vegas throwing strikes from guard but Anzor blocks nicely.
Vegas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Anzor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anzor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vegas controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vegas tries to clinch but Anzor is having none of it.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anzor as he avoids it easily.
Vegas clinches.
Vegas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anzor prevents it.
Soso Anzor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vegas as Anzor tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anzor.
Anzor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anzor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anzor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anzor gets caught flat footed, as Vegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vegas has gone for a leg lock! Anzor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vegas's guard.
Vegas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anzor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anzor postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas pulls Anzor in close to his closed guard and prevents Anzor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anzor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Anzor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anzor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anzor throwing strikes from guard but Vegas blocks nicely.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Anzor from controlling successfully.
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 Soso Anzor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Las Vegas's cut.
That's time! Anzor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Anzor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Anzor throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anzor takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Soso Anzor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anzor looks for a takedown but Vegas sprawls well.
Anzor misses with a takedown
and Vegas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anzor!
You can see the frustration on Anzor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anzor parries the strikes from Vegas easily there. Vegas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anzor to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor can't do much from the bottom here.
Anzor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Anzor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anzor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anzor is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Vegas working a defensive guard but Anzor passes into half guard.
Anzor wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anzor prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Vegas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vegas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anzor lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anzor postures up and lands a big shot to Vegas's brow.
Vegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anzor throws a big right hand that misses.
Anzor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anzor wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Vegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anzor stopping the sweep attempt from Vegas.
Anzor looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Anzor circles away.
Anzor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vegas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soso Anzor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Las Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vegas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anzor taking some punishment here, with Vegas in his half guard.
Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anzor's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anzor trying to control but Vegas postures up.
Vegas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vegas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vegas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anzor is looking to escape.
Vegas prevents Anzor from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anzor is working hard here to advance position.
Anzor is squirming around, avoiding Vegas's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Las Vegas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Anzor tries for a takedown but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vegas wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Vegas as Anzor shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vegas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas working the ground and pound but Anzor is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vegas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vegas working away.
Vegas lands a few punches from side control.
Anzor tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzor can't do much from the bottom here.
Anzor seems a little lost for a moment, as Vegas dominates the positioning.
Anzor taking a bit of punishment here - Vegas scoring with strikes.
Vegas wants to control but Anzor is keeping him busy.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anzor struggling a bit here.
Anzor being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anzor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vegas connects with a decent elbow.
Anzor defending against the ground and pound.
Vegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anzor throws a few strikes from the bottom but Vegas takes advantage and mounts!
Vegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vegas landing shots from mount.
Anzor is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anzor is looking to escape.
Vegas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anzor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vegas avoids the attempt from Anzor to control.
Vegas misses with a head shot.
Vegas raining down shots from the mount!
Vegas landing strikes from the mount.
Anzor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anzor is rocked!
Vegas controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Anzor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas lands a big elbow - Anzor is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Anzor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Las Vegas!
Las Vegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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