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WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 4964 p4p, 5547 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 224 p4p, 209 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 39 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg clinches up against the cage.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Aurelius's head.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Aurelius.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldberg.
Aurelius struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Goldberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aurelius prevents it.
Aurelius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldberg up against the cage.
Aurelius lands with a short shot to the head.
Aurelius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Aurelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aurelius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aurelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Aurelius. No joy for Goldberg on that attempt.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Aurelius circles away easily
and Aurelius counters with a left and a right that stings Goldberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg closes the distance and pushes Aurelius back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a shoulder strike.
Aurelius misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurelius prevents the takedown attempt.
Aurelius scores with a shoulder strike.
Aurelius throws a head punch that misses.
Aurelius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelius.
Aurelius blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Aurelius.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
Goldberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg goes for a takedown attempt but Aurelius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aurelius lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a straight right.
Goldberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aurelius. Aurelius obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldberg wants to clinch but Aurelius slips to the side
and Aurelius counters with a right hand to the body.
Goldberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurelius.
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg is aggressively charging in as Aurelius backs up avoiding any damage. Aurelius tosses out a jab and Goldberg runs right into it face first! Goldberg is out cold! Aurelius dropped down on all fours and is barking in Goldberg's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucius Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 3057 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Hoyce Gracias (ranked 402 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Gracias slams his shin into Sturmovik's torso.
Gracias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Gracias's ribcage but misses.
Gracias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sturmovik.
Gracias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmovik throws a chopping leg kick but Gracias manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturmovik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracias can pounce on him.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Gracias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik misses with a leg kick.
Gracias takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik connects with a leg kick.
Gracias misses with a head kick.
Gracias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracias seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sturmovik shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracias is backing up but Sturmovik catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracias covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sturmovik Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 2042 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 297 p4p, 239 weight class). Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shichiroji San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from San is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
San appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
San darts in and clinches Mein Armbach up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mein Armbach jumps guard and drags San to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
San trying to move into half guard but instead Mein Armbach has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
San looking for a sweep but Mein Armbach has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mein Armbach controlling from the full mount.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Mein Armbach content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San tries to improve his position but instead Mein Armbach has taken his back!
Mein Armbach punches San on the ear.
San fending off the submission attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is not going to allow San to sit and survive in this position.
Mein Armbach wants to control but San is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach working for the choke.
Mein Armbach is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. San defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
San preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looking for the choke but no joy.
Mein Armbach has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mein Armbach patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mein Armbach gets his hands free as San looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San staying busy and making it hard for Mein Armbach to control.
Mein Armbach not allowing San to control his hands.
San wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
San misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
San throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Mein Armbach as he connects with a hook.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
San ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to clinch up
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
San misses with a hook.
San tries to keep at a distance but Mein Armbach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mein Armbach.
A short right from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San is pressed up against the cage. Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag San down to the mat. San avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
San moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San at a distance.
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!
San throws a sloppy head kick
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San tries to clinch up but Mein Armbach circles away and keeps his distance.
Mein Armbach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mein Armbach catches San with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mein Armbach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San shoots in for a takedown but Mein Armbach shows good takedown defense.
San closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but San defends well and Mein Armbach ends up having to push San into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mein Armbach might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mein Armbach lands a glancing blow to the side of San's head.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach's jab looks to have found its range, popping San under the eye.
San defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
San instigates a clinch.
San working aggressively here.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mein Armbach ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mein Armbach no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
San catches Mein Armbach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach lands with a good body shot.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach jabs San right on the nose. San blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
San looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San connects with a nice looking jab.
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
San prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from San.
San is trying to drag Mein Armbach to the mat but Mein Armbach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
San misses with a body punch.
San has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mein Armbach uses from the top position.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mein Armbach is now in half guard.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach content to control rather than advance.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on San's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for San.
Mein Armbach controlling from the full mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Mein Armbach's attempts to control the action.
Mein Armbach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San is looking to improve his position but Mein Armbach isn't that keen on the idea.
San stops Mein Armbach from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Mein Armbach content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Mein Armbach connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from San to control.
Mein Armbach controlling his opponent.
San wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach looking to finish San with some ground and pound. This is bad for San!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mein Armbach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xue Fang (ranked 1424 p4p, 2091 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (ranked 80 p4p, 110 weight class). Panda MacLeod told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xue Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod throws a body punch but Fang moves out of range.
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Fang rushes MacLeod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fang prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fang lands with a light punch inside.
 It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
Fang lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Fang.
Fang working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Fang avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
Fang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod is working Fang over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
Fang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fang lands with a light punch inside.
Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fang or not.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
MacLeod lands a shot to the body.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fang.
Fang is breathing heavily.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fang's elbow.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
Still in the clinch, Fang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod cracks Fang with a nice body shot.
Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a body punch.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from MacLeod - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
MacLeod is leaning against Fang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fang blocks an uppercut.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from MacLeod - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod pushes Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Fang avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
MacLeod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
Fang has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fang or not.
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!
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod works on Fang's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacLeod cracks Fang with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fang's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
MacLeod ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacLeod no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacLeod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fang defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
Fang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacLeod. Fang does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod throws a hook but Fang blocks it.
Fang misses the jab.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Fang is just out of range.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacLeod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fang lands with an overhand left.
Fang moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fang rather than just go for the knockout.
Fang throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang clinches with his opponent.
Fang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Fang.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fang.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda MacLeod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang lands a hook that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod pushes Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fang blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fang just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fang to keep the fight standing.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
Xue Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda MacLeod.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fang's elbow.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Fang.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Fang's head.
Fang blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Fang avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Fang.
Fang has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
Fang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang misses with the head strike.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Fang blocks it.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fang's elbow.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod jumps guard and drags Fang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLeod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fang defends it easily.
MacLeod working for submissions but it's allowed Fang to get to half guard.
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacLeod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacLeod thinking.
MacLeod lands with a hook. Fang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacLeod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fang throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Fang finds it's way through MacLeod's defenses.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Fang ducks down to avoid it.
Fang throwing a counter right hand but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Fang. That snapped MacLeod's head back.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Fang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fang looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
Fang with a nice cross.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Fang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang tests MacLeod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacLeod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fang lands with a right hand.
 MacLeod is rocked!
That has opened up Panda MacLeod's cut even more.
MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fang in his tracks.
Fang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. Fang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fang clobbers MacLeod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Fang finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Xue Fang is winning the standup battle so far.
Fang lands a head shot.
MacLeod drives through and clinches with Fang against the cage.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang misses with some punches.
Fang lands a right hand.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fang's elbow.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to work over Fang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fang pushes MacLeod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Panda MacLeod's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fang.
Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fang misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
Fang has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
MacLeod works on Fang's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Fang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacLeod tries a body shot but Fang blocks it.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
Jeez, Xue Fang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
Fang prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Fang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fang misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod pushes Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fang prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Fang struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Fang swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
MacLeod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacLeod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xue Fang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Panda MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crazyhorse (ranked 894 p4p, 1101 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 38 p4p, 41 weight class). Crazyhorse comes to the cage accompanied by They Don’t Care About Us. Dimitri Svyatogor 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crazyhorses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination but Crazyhorse avoids it well.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crazyhorse was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
As Svyatogor tries to get set, Crazyhorse tries to push him back and clinch up but Svyatogor manages to avoid the attempt.
Crazyhorse defending well as Svyatogor loads up on a big left hand.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse slips a jab from Svyatogor.
It looked like Crazyhorse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svyatogor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crazyhorse tries to move into range but Svyatogor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crazyhorse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svyatogor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svyatogor fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svyatogor at a distance.
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy right hand. Svyatogor should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse doesn't manage to clinch there - Svyatogor circles away.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crazyhorse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Svyatogor is just out of range.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crazyhorse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a looping overhand right but Svyatogor ducks down to avoid it.
As Crazyhorse backs off Svyatogor throws a huge counter combo but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Crazyhorse ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Crazyhorse ducks down to avoid it.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch there but Svyatogor circles away.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick but Crazyhorse moved away.
Crazyhorse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svyatogor under the eye.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crazyhorse with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse needs to keep his hands up - Svyatogor had a free shot at his head there.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse is looking to wear down Svyatogor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svyatogor drives through and clinches with Crazyhorse against the cage.
Svyatogor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Crazyhorse won't allow it.
Crazyhorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crazyhorse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svyatogor to keep the fight standing.
Crazyhorse prevents a body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crazyhorse throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor presses Crazyhorse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Svyatogor on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Crazyhorse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crazyhorse backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse lands a nice uppercut.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crazyhorse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Svyatogor prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor tries to pull guard but Crazyhorse forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Svyatogor can't find room to land a body shot as Crazyhorse controls the action.
Crazyhorse presses Svyatogor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svyatogor is trying to pull guard but Crazyhorse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James Crazyhorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svyatogor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crazyhorse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crazyhorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse'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.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazyhorse takes one to the chin there.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor blocks a low kick nicely.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Crazyhorse goes down! Can Svyatogor finish him!?
Crazyhorse is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Crazyhorse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svyatogor defends well.
Oh Crazyhorse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor drops back looking for a leg! Crazyhorse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crazyhorse manages to kick Svyatogor off! Svyatogor jumps back into Crazyhorse's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse is looking for a triangle here but Svyatogor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Crazyhorse seems to have got his legs back now.
Crazyhorse is trying to improve his position.
Svyatogor taking a breather here.
Svyatogor swings around for an armbar but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Svyatogor's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor is adopting a defensive guard.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Crazyhorse from controlling successfully.
Svyatogor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crazyhorse defends it easily.
Crazyhorse wants to control from the top but Svyatogor keeps moving.
Crazyhorse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svyatogor is pulling down on Crazyhorse's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor keeping full guard, as Crazyhorse tries to pass.
Svyatogor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svyatogor has his foot on Crazyhorse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crazyhorse works his way back into a safe position though.
Crazyhorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazyhorse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crazyhorse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svyatogor's guard.
Svyatogor won't allow Crazyhorse to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svyatogor trying to hold on to Crazyhorse's head to control him but Crazyhorse postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svyatogor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Svyatogor is defending against the submission attempts here by Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Crazyhorse lands a right hook to the body.
Svyatogor slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
A left lands for Svyatogor.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a combination
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Svyatogor catches Crazyhorse right on the button with a cross.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Svyatogor lands.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
A jab from Crazyhorse finds it's way through Svyatogor's defenses.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Svyatogor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse moves forwards but Svyatogor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Crazyhorse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svyatogor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crazyhorse throws out the jab.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor cracks a nice hook into Crazyhorse's ribs.
Good work by Crazyhorse as he checks the leg kick.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazyhorse throws a jab when Svyatogor was well out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Crazyhorse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svyatogor.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
As Crazyhorse backs off Svyatogor throws a huge counter combo but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it all.
Svyatogor misses with a straight right.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Crazyhorse moves away and avoids it.
Crazyhorse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crazyhorse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Crazyhorse was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Crazyhorse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crazyhorse, as that shot connected.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range.
Crazyhorse cracks Svyatogor with a big right hand and Svyatogor goes down!
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!
Crazyhorse slips nicely into half guard.
Crazyhorse trying to control from half guard but Svyatogor is working away.
Svyatogor regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor is pulling down on Crazyhorse's head to control his posture.
Crazyhorse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Svyatogor looking to control.
Svyatogor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crazyhorse wants to pass the guard but Svyatogor is keeping the position.
Crazyhorse advances to half guard.
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 James Crazyhorse.
I think Svyatogor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
After the big win, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Primo (ranked 693 p4p, 674 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 45 p4p, 43 weight class). Primo comes to the cage accompanied by Returns a King. Roman Ship 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship throws a hook to the side of Primo's head but Primo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Primo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Primo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ship's guard.
Primo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Primo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Primo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ship preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is pulling down on Primo's head. It's preventing any offense from Primo, at least for the moment.
Primo landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Primo defends easily.
Ship has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Primo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Primo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ship controls Primo momentarily but Primo frees himself.
Primo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Primo.
That's two 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.
Primo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Primo is posturing up here but Ship has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Primo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Primo has to tap! Slick submission there by Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Ship!
Roman Ship seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hero Primo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’ll Train Hard & Win Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 1311 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 179 p4p, 165 weight class). Cheese comes to the cage accompanied by The Midnight NAMBLA. Charles Eric Cheese 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese throws a series of punches but Dudayev moves out of range.
Dudayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudayev with the inside leg kick.
Cheese slips under a jab.
Cheese misses with a right hand
and Dudayev counters with a right hand to the body.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudayev scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cheese takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudayev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dudayev connects with a crisp jab.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Cheese misses.
Cheese has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dudayev.
Dudayev blocks a jab.
Cheese scores with a nice right hand.
Dudayev tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev misses with a looping right.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a hook.
Dudayev scores with a shot to the body.
Dudayev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the head.
Cheese takes one to the side of the head.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudayev moves away.
Dudayev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheese at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese connects with a jab.
Cheese slips a jab from Dudayev.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Dudayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but Cheese checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese misses the jab.
Dudayev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Dudayev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dudayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese scores with a hook.
Dudayev is rocked!
Cheese fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dudayev out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 727 p4p, 778 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 120 p4p, 125 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 4, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Shutes back into the cage.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Shutes.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Shutes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Shutes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shutes is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shutes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shutes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Shutes defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Shutes wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shutes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shutes trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shutes avoid being mounted?
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Shutes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shutes is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Shutes circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shutes pinned against the cage. Shutes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shutes moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shutes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shutes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Shutes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurki Potku (ranked 414 p4p, 233 weight class) and Roberto Fabinho (ranked 65 p4p, 39 weight class). Fabinho has chosen Glowed Up - Kaytranada as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roberto Fabinho was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku 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.
Fabinho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Potku misses with an uppercut.
Potku just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Potku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potku throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Potku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Fabinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Potku wants to slow Fabinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Fabinho feints the counter takedown.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Potku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Potku misses.
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potku.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potku stuffs the takedown.
Fabinho sizes up Potku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Potku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Potku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fabinho's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potku is trying to stand back up but Fabinho is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho postures up.
Potku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho works his way into side control.
Fabinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fabinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Potku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Potku wants to get back to full guard.
Fabinho drops an elbow to the side of Potku's head.
Potku is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A cross from Fabinho lands.
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Potku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Fabinho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurki Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fabinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potku throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho throws a lazy right hand but Potku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potku.
A swing and a miss from Potku.
Potku lunges at Fabinho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fabinho's hand.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potku.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku misses with a straight left.
Fabinho misses with a straight left.
Fabinho throws a hook but Potku blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurki Potku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Potku just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku tries a low kick but Fabinho avoids it.
Kurki Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Potku.
Potku thuds a left hand into Fabinho's body.
Fabinho ducks right into an uppercut from Potku.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Potku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potku.
Potku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fabinho momentarily.
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fabinho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fabinho misses with a body punch.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho is trying to drag Potku to the mat but Potku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fabinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku is trying to maintain a safe position but Fabinho gets an underhook and turns Potku into the cage.
Fabinho tries a body shot but Potku blocks it.
Fabinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho jumps guard but Potku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fabinho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potku tries to work over Fabinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fabinho's elbow.
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabinho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potku to score with a decent uppercut.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho lands a head shot.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potku is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Potku circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurki Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho checks a low kick from Potku.
Fabinho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Potku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Fabinho wants to counter with a clinch but Potku pushes him away.
Potku misses with the combination.
Potku scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku scores with a sloppy right hand. Fabinho should have avoided that one.
Fabinho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potku quickly recovers to half guard.
Roberto Fabinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fabinho wants to free his trapped foot but Potku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potku is trying to maintain the position but Fabinho is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabinho's back!
Fabinho wants to escape the position.
Potku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fabinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Fabinho right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Potku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fabinho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is defending well.
Potku is working for a submission of some sort.
Fabinho trying to control but Potku postures up.
Potku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fabinho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurki Potku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Potku throws a series of punches but Fabinho avoids them all with ease.
Fabinho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Fabinho.
Fabinho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fabinho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabinho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Potku!
Potku wants to control but Fabinho is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Potku tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fabinho trying to control but Potku is having none of it.
Potku wants to hold on but Fabinho pushes him away.
Potku is trying to escape the mount.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fabinho can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fabinho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Potku tries to hold on but Fabinho pushes him away.
Potku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Potku pushes down on Fabinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Potku trying to advance position but Fabinho counters by regaining guard.
Fabinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potku is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku wants to pass the guard but Fabinho is keeping the position.
Potku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potku's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potku wants to hit a sweep here but Fabinho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Potku there!
Potku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Potku regains half guard.
Potku is trying to control but can't.
Potku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potku controlling the position.
Potku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fabinho throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Roberto Fabinho spoke after the fight, saying 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurits Assndrop (ranked 251 p4p, 390 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 36 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assndrop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Assndrop connects with a single shot there.
Haudegen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop connects with a crisp jab.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Haudegen's head back.
Assndrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Assndrop's shoulder, as Assndrop tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assndrop - that will leave a mark!
Assndrop connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen 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.
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Assndrop with a hook.
Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Assndrop defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen needs to keep his hands up - Assndrop had a free shot at his head there.
Haudegen throws a jab when Assndrop was well out of range.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assndrop digs a good body shot into Haudegen's ribs.
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Haudegen down.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assndrop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Assndrop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assndrop - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Assndrop swivels and escapes.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen cracks Assndrop with a good jab.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Assndrop scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Assndrop with a nice cross.
Assndrop throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Haudegen's leg but Haudegen calmly moves out of range.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Assndrop lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Nice body punch from Assndrop.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assndrop circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one.
Assndrop scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Assndrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Assndrop as he connects with a hook.
Assndrop thumps Haudegen with a low kick.
Assndrop scores with a nice head shot.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Assndrop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen slips a jab and a cross from Assndrop.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haudegen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Assndrop works Haudegen's body with a nice hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Assndrop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Haudegen moves forwards but Assndrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Haudegen's leg but Haudegen calmly moves out of range.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Assndrop clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Haudegen swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haudegen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Haudegen misses.
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!
Assndrop thumps Haudegen with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Assndrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Haudegen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Assndrop has got the better of the exchanges.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Assndrop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Haudegen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Assndrop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop lands a jab to the head.
Assndrop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range and Assndrop settles back down.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haudegen misses with a wild combination.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Haudegen down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop misses with a leg kick.
Assndrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Assndrop dodges the punch combination from Haudegen.
Haudegen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop lands the left hand.
Haudegen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Assndrop momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Assndrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Haudegen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Haudegen catches Assndrop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Haudegen swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurits Assndrop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
Haudegen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haudegen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Assndrop has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop is not content to let Haudegen control the position.
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Assndrop has escaped the position, nice work there.
Assndrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haudegen off and has taken his back!
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haudegen trying to control from the bottom.
Haudegen moves into full guard.
Haudegen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assndrop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assndrop is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Assndrop has picked Haudegen up and slammed him! Haudegen can't keep hold of the triangle and Assndrop manages to pass to side control!
Haudegen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Assndrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haudegen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haudegen tries to improve position but can't.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Haudegen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Svalbard Haudegen.
I think Assndrop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
During a confident post fight interview, Maurits Assndrop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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