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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Smif (ranked 3859 p4p, 3214 weight class) and Jingky Bacolod (ranked 163 p4p, 143 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bacolod's choice of entrance music: Havana. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacolod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smif circles away.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Will Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Smif sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif slaps away a takedown attempt from Bacolod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bacolod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Bacolod misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Bacolod looks winded!
Bacolod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif sends Bacolod crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smif is motioning to the referee to let Bacolod up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Bacolod is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod leaves his chin hanging out and Smif seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bacolod crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A very excited looking Will Smif made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Gregor (ranked 2053 p4p, 14976 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 70 p4p, 228 weight class). 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 Lyle Alzado 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 55 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyle Alzado!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gregor counters with a nice right hand that sends Alzado toppling to the canvas! Alzado scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gregor finish him?!
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Gregor throws a pinpoint strike between Alzado's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Alzado crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gregor scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Gregor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2652 p4p, 2740 weight class) and Tapani Kangas (ranked 305 p4p, 313 weight class). Camacho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hero Of War - Rise Against. Tapani Kangas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 25 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Kangas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kangas lands a jab.
Kangas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Kangas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camacho counters with a single leg into guard. Kangas didn't expect that.
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.
Kangas tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kangas wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy.
Camacho is looking for a kimura here.
Camacho seems to be looking for submissions.
Camacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kangas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kangas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camacho is working for a kimura but Kangas is defending it quite comfortably.
Camacho is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is working for a submission of some sort.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but Kangas defending well.
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kangas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Kangas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camacho is working for a submission of some sort.
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Camacho throws the kick towards the body but Kangas avoids it.
Kangas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camacho thuds a left hand into Kangas's body.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Camacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kangas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Kangas is defending well.
Kangas wants to sweep but Camacho has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kangas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camacho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kangas has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kangas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho tries for a kimura but Kangas is defending well.
Kangas can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas is looking for a sweep.
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Kangas is defending well.
Camacho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
You can see the frustration on Kangas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Camacho in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kangas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jermaine Camacho!
An out of breath Jermaine Camacho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 1417 p4p, 1905 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 216 p4p, 283 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bokhchuud's choice of entrance music: ErgeSholee Biste Turda. The key to victory for Alex Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva digs a good body shot into Bokhchuud's ribs.
Silva moves out of range as Bokhchuud throws a body kick.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Bokhchuud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bokhchuud. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bokhchuud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva digs a good body shot into Bokhchuud's ribs.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bokhchuud.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokhchuud manages to avoid it.
Bokhchuud misses with a body shot.
Bokhchuud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Bokhchuud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bokhchuud working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries to work over Bokhchuud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Silva blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Bokhchuud misses with a body punch.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Bokhchuud explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bokhchuud.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva digs a good hook to Bokhchuud's body.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Bokhchuud's belly button to the back.
Silva takes a swing at Bokhchuud's ribcage but misses.
Bokhchuud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bokhchuud with a jab.
Silva throws a hook but Bokhchuud blocks it.
As Silva backs off Bokhchuud throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bokhchuud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhchuud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhchuud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bokhchuud wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - Bokhchuud coming out on top.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokhchuud was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Bokhchuud lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Bokhchuud drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Bokhchuud wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bokhchuud stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva pulls Bokhchuud in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bokhchuud postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bokhchuud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bokhchuud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stops Bokhchuud from standing up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bokhchuud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bokhchuud is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva postures up in Bokhchuud's guard and throws a big left but Bokhchuud blocks it.
Bokhchuud keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Bokhchuud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Bokhchuud is working from the bottom.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Bokhchuud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khuchtei Bokhchuud will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Bokhchuud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Bokhchuud misses with the combination.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokhchuud was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Bokhchuud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Bokhchuud is quick to defend against it.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bokhchuud is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Bokhchuud circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva cracks Bokhchuud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
Bokhchuud gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bokhchuud has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva swings for the body but Bokhchuud moves out of range.
Bokhchuud scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bokhchuud.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokhchuud is just out of range.
Bokhchuud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Bokhchuud avoids the body shot from Silva.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Bokhchuud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bokhchuud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva cracks Bokhchuud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bokhchuud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alex Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva tests Bokhchuud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhchuud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bokhchuud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bokhchuud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bokhchuud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Bokhchuud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bokhchuud looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Bokhchuud is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Bokhchuud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Bokhchuud moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva slips a straight right by Bokhchuud.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Bokhchuud avoids it well and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Bokhchuud walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Bokhchuud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bokhchuud misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Bokhchuud fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bokhchuud, as that shot connected.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a straight left.
Bokhchuud tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Bokhchuud misses the target.
Bokhchuud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bokhchuud misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Bokhchuud slips under a jab.
Bokhchuud loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Bokhchuud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Bokhchuud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bokhchuud wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud avoids the body shot from Silva.
Bokhchuud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Bokhchuud persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Bokhchuud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a straight right. Bokhchuud didn't see that one coming.
Bokhchuud dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Bokhchuud misses with a low kick.
That kick from Bokhchuud tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Bokhchuud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bokhchuud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bokhchuud throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Bokhchuud is rocked!
Bokhchuud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhchuud is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Bokhchuud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bokhchuud seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bokhchuud.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokhchuud was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Bokhchuud throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokhchuud manages to avoid it.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silva stuns Bokhchuud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bokhchuud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a right hand. Bokhchuud shakes it off.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bokhchuud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bokhchuud clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bokhchuud tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silva manages to move to mount!
Silva lands a big elbow.
Bokhchuud trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bokhchuud is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bokhchuud has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Bokhchuud really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bokhchuud can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bokhchuud can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That has opened up Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut even more.
The referee warns Bokhchuud that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokhchuud can do to turn this around?
Bokhchuud is trying to stand.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva lands a couple of good shots and Bokhchuud has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhchuud grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The cut above Khuchtei Bokhchuud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bokhchuud trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 1206 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 186 p4p, 185 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 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 21 - 17 - 4, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San misses with an uppercut
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from San.
Shutes throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San slips a jab and a cross from Shutes.
Shutes feints and then cracks San's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San down.
Jab from San.
San avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
San fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as San backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San misses with a body shot.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shutes throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
San is looking to counter the offense by Shutes and move into the clinch.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shutes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from San misses its target.
Shutes scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shutes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes moves out of range as San strikes.
San slips a jab from Shutes.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
San throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San. That did some damage!
Shutes slips a straight right by San.
Shutes feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks San off balance momentarily.
San has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from San.
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
A big right from San misses.
San swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
San tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
San checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Shutes scores with a four punch combination!
San scores with a shot to the body.
San throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shutes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San lands a jab to Shutes's midsection.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes gets a clinch.
San tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San cracks Shutes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
San lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
San with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shutes throws a hook but San blocks it.
San is looking to counter the offense by Shutes and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from San.
San checks a leg kick.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
San appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
San shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but San is wise to it.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San moves out of range of the body kick.
San is looking to counter the offense by Shutes and move into the clinch.
Shutes throws a leg kick but San sees it coming and checks it nicely.
San is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shutes misses with a low kick as San jumps back.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shutes.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a low kick but San avoids it.
San feinted with a counter takedown.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes avoids the body shot from San.
A low kick from Shutes is predictable there
and San counters with a shoot takedown. Shutes fights it but they end up in guard.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Shutes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes is pulling down on San's head. It's preventing any offense from San, at least for the moment.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shutes is keeping the position for now.
Shutes is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Shutes keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
San is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shutes throws a head kick but San moves out of range.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
San lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
San drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shutes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shutes keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shutes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shutes keeps working.
Shutes is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San wants to pass the guard but Shutes is defending well.
Shutes actively working from the bottom here.
San trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shichiroji San dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
San throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
San backing away here, and Shutes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San misses with a looping right.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
San works the jab nicely.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
San is looking to counter punch.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San takes one to the chin there.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from San.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
San looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
San throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Shutes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shutes misses with a two punch combination.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes slips a straight right by San.
Shutes throws a fast counter high kick but San manages to duck under it in time.
San checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a looping right.
San is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
San moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shutes slips under a jab.
Shutes throws a leg kick but San moved away.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
San tries to counter by clinching up but Shutes breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes is looking to slow San down with leg kicks.
Shutes throws a low kick but San moves out of range easily.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
Shutes throws a series of punches but San moves out of range.
San wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San stuns Shutes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
San slips under a jab.
Shutes tries to work over San's front leg with a kick but San checks it.
San throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a body kick that stops San in his tracks momentarily.
Shutes is looking to slow San down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shutes manages to circle out of the way.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shutes pinned against the cage. Shutes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Shutes lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Shichiroji San spoke after the fight, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 2050 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 248 p4p, 225 weight class). Richard Cheese comes to the cage accompanied by Rape Me. Charles Eric Cheese has chosen The Midnight NAMBLA 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Charles Eric Cheese.
Charles Eric Cheese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles Eric Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Richard Cheese counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charles Eric Cheese sends Richard Cheese crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Charles Eric Cheese is motioning to the referee to let Richard Cheese up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Richard Cheese is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles Eric Cheese fakes the body blow, causing Richard Cheese to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Richard Cheese goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xue Fang (ranked 1042 p4p, 756 weight class) and Takeda Shida (ranked 58 p4p, 45 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 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 Sydney, Takeda Shida!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fang is predictable there
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Shida slips a jab from Fang.
Shida slips under a jab from Fang.
Fang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida works Fang's body with a nice hook.
Fang throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.
Xue Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fang.
Shida with a jab.
Fang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shida. That did some damage!
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fang manages to avoid it.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fang at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang misses the body punch
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fang swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Shida avoids the body shot from Fang.
Shida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang misses with a hook
and Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Fang.
Fang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shida drops Fang with a huge uppercut! Fang drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shida is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 816 p4p, 823 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 109 p4p, 110 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apophis Kalmisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
A short left from Azevedo Souza.
A hook to the body from Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalmisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azevedo Souza's defenses.
It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalmisto trying to land knees to the body.
Azevedo Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza pulls Kalmisto into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kalmisto passes Azevedo Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kalmisto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Azevedo Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Kalmisto's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo Souza is one step ahead there.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Azevedo Souza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there!
Kalmisto gets back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalmisto sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Kalmisto defends it.
Azevedo Souza uses his free foot to push down on Kalmisto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalmisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto regains half guard.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but Kalmisto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azevedo Souza to get the leverage.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Kalmisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalmisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalmisto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Kalmisto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kalmisto is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalmisto tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalmisto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalmisto manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza defends easily.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Kalmisto.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalmisto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azevedo Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalmisto defends well and Azevedo Souza ends up having to push Kalmisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalmisto.
Azevedo Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice combination. Kalmisto backs away looking to recover.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azevedo Souza.
Nice straight punches there by Azevedo Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azevedo Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Kalmisto fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Kalmisto wants to sweep here but Azevedo Souza controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Kalmisto is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza content to stall in guard here.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalmisto looking to pass the guard.
Kalmisto is pushing down on Azevedo Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevedo Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalmisto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalmisto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kalmisto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to hold on but Kalmisto pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Kalmisto misses with a head shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Kalmisto pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Kalmisto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Azevedo Souza is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
An out of breath Apophis Kalmisto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 471 p4p, 143 weight class) and Marko Kersikov (ranked 70 p4p, 20 weight class). Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Re-Style - Spring kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Kersikov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Veainu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Veainu cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Veainu.
Jab by Veainu.
Veainu tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu lands a jab to the head.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov is rocked!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kersikov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Veainu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kersikov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 239 p4p, 202 weight class) and Magnus Larsen (ranked 34 p4p, 27 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Larsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Larsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Haudegen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen misses with a hook to the body
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen motions for Larsen to come forward. Haudegen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Haudegen swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haudegen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Haudegen.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen stuffs the takedown.
Larsen throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen trying to control the action but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Haudegen is really struggling to control Larsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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Larsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haudegen off and has taken his back!
Haudegen rolls, trying to escape but Larsen keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is riding his opponent, not letting Haudegen buck him off.
Haudegen tries to escape the position.
Larsen controls the position.
I really don't envy Haudegen right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Haudegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haudegen cracks Larsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haudegen backs up against the cage.
Larsen misses the jab.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haudegen throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larsen is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
Haudegen swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Haudegen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
A shot to the body from Haudegen misses
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Haudegen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
Larsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haudegen circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Haudegen goes for a double leg but Larsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larsen continues to drive forward.
Larsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsen.
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Larsen's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Haudegen. That snapped Larsen's head back.
A left lands for Haudegen.
Larsen tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haudegen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haudegen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Larsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haudegen moves out of range as Larsen throws a body kick.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Haudegen swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Haudegen lands a shot to the body.
Haudegen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Haudegen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larsen's guard.
Larsen controls Haudegen momentarily but Haudegen frees himself.
Larsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen pulls Haudegen in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haudegen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a three punch combo that has Haudegen backing up. Haudegen nods at Larsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Larsen misses with a looping right.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Larsen thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larsen sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen jabs Larsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haudegen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larsen cracks Haudegen with an open hand slap.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larsen sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Haudegen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haudegen loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Larsen only half commits.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at Haudegen's knee but Haudegen avoids it well.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Larsen avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larsen scores with a nice body kick.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larsen sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Haudegen throws a sloppy body shot
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larsen digs a good hook to Haudegen's body.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen throws a counter combo.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy body kick from Larsen
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Larsen didn't expect that.
Haudegen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haudegen tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.
Haudegen looking to sit in guard and control but Larsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Larsen.
I think Larsen 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A relieved looking Magnus Larsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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