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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darragh Prendergast (ranked 24041 p4p, 24162 weight class) and Hoardus Maximilius (ranked 323 p4p, 230 weight class). Hoardus Maximilius will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darragh Prendergast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoardus Maximilius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prendergast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximilius momentarily.
Prendergast blocks a leg kick.
Prendergast tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prendergast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prendergast manages to break the clinch.
Prendergast stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Maximilius with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
We've been told by Prendergast's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prendergast throws a head kick that Maximilius semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Prendergast. Beautiful body shot.
Prendergast scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Maximilius moves in looking to clinch but Prendergast pushes him off.
Prendergast throws a head kick but Maximilius moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prendergast scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prendergast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Prendergast.
Prendergast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximilius.
Darragh Prendergast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximilius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prendergast clinches up against the cage.
Maximilius pulls guard.
Prendergast slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prendergast keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximilius wants to improve his position but Prendergast is controlling well.
Maximilius trying to hold on to Prendergast's head to control him but Prendergast postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilius is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Prendergast has latched onto it... Big trouble! Prendergast pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maximilius is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Prendergast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Prendergast!
A relieved looking Darragh Prendergast 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Reinhardt (ranked 24031 p4p, 4772 weight class) and Helio Karelin (ranked 296 p4p, 192 weight class). Helio Karelin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reinhardt drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Reinhardt has had enough of the clinch but Karelin keeps him there for the moment.
Reinhardt tries to break free but Karelin pushes him back against the cage.
Reinhardt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reinhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karelin backs up against the cage.
Reinhardt connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reinhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karelin, pushing him back against the cage.
Reinhardt is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reinhardt as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt is working Karelin over against the cage.
Reinhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
Karelin looks winded!
Reinhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reinhardt scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
Reinhardt manages to break the clinch.
Reinhardt with a jab.
Reinhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karelin.
Reinhardt scores with a head kick. Karelin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinhardt closes the distance and pushes Karelin back into the cage.
Reinhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Reinhardt scores with a jab. Karelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reinhardt.
A cross from Reinhardt lands.
Reinhardt catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinhardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinhardt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karelin takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but Karelin is having none of it.
Reinhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Reinhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reinhardt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:8
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:8
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Reinhardt!
A very excited looking Kurt Reinhardt 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Draconis (ranked 2437 p4p, 3100 weight class) and Deebo Samuel (ranked 287 p4p, 358 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Deebo Samuel enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Draconis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deebo Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draconis manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Draconis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Draconis closes the distance and pushes Samuel back into the cage.
Draconis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samuel prevents it.
Good body shot from Samuel.
Samuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draconis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samuel breaks the clinch.
Samuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Draconis is just out of range.
A jab from Samuel finds it's way through Draconis's defenses.
 It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draconis moves away.
Samuel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Draconis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Samuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Draconis is just out of range.
Draconis moves out of range as Samuel strikes.
Draconis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Draconis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draconis staying out of range there.
Samuel misses with a combination
and Draconis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draconis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samuel.
Samuel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samuel misses with an uppercut. Draconis saw that one coming.
Draconis ducks under a wild hook from Samuel.
Draconis avoids the body shot from Samuel.
Samuel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuel takes a swing at Draconis's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draconis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Draconis drops his hands momentarily and Samuel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tommy Draconis's cut is getting worse.
Draconis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuel.
Samuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draconis moves away.
Samuel cracks Draconis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Samuel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draconis to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Draconis at a distance.
Samuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Draconis blocks a jab.
Samuel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Draconis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draconis.
Draconis feinted with a counter takedown.
Samuel misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draconis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samuel.
Draconis shoots for a takedown but Samuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Draconis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuel.
Samuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draconis.
A jab from Samuel finds it's way through Draconis's defenses.
Draconis avoids the body shot from Samuel.
Samuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeez, Tommy Draconis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Draconis slips a jab from Samuel.
Draconis defending well as Samuel loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draconis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samuel to the mat! Samuel manages to get full guard.
Draconis 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.
Draconis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samuel wants to sweep here but Draconis controlling him for the moment.
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!
Draconis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samuel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Samuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deebo Samuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Samuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samuel stuffs the takedown.
Samuel lands with an overhand left.
Samuel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draconis rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Samuel misses.
Samuel throws a big shot that misses.
Draconis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samuel pinned against the cage. Samuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draconis's hands.
Samuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel looks to throw the jab but Draconis is out of range.
Samuel looks to land a right hand but Draconis moved out of range.
Samuel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Draconis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deebo Samuel!
Deebo Samuel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mythical Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Tommy Draconis stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sahil Warner (ranked 24155 p4p, 2330 weight class) and Josh Wilkinson (ranked 623 p4p, 321 weight class). Wilkinson has chosen The Who - Eminence front as his entrance music. Josh Wilkinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sahil Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Warner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Warner should have avoided that one.
Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warner to the mat! Warner manages to get full guard.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
Wilkinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wilkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.
Warner pulls Wilkinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkinson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilkinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
Warner wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson grinds an elbow into Warner's temple.
Wilkinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Warner wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Warner tries to bench press Wilkinson off him but Wilkinson keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to move to mount but Warner blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilkinson working the ground and pound.
Wilkinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Warner is looking to regain half guard here but Wilkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilkinson lands an elbow.
Wilkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well.
Wilkinson tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
Wilkinson trying to control the position but Warner is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner is looking to regain half guard here but Wilkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Warner is trying to control Wilkinson's posture but Wilkinson avoids it.
Warner is looking for a sweep.
Warner is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warner wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wilkinson dominated that round.
That's time! Warner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warner looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Warner tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warner avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Warner wants to control the action here but instead Wilkinson manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Warner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Warner is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson gets his hands free as Warner looks to control.
Wilkinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wilkinson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Warner! Can he survive? No! He's out! Wilkinson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Wilkinson!
A very excited looking Josh Wilkinson 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 Josh Aldarisio (ranked 1535 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Valeri Vakhvakhishvili (ranked 61 p4p, 151 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Aldarisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vakhvakhishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Aldarisio's shoulder, as Aldarisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aldarisio moves out of range of the strikes.
Vakhvakhishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldarisio lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Vakhvakhishvili misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Aldarisio.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a head kick that misses.
As Vakhvakhishvili looks to move away, Aldarisio throws a big counter combo but Vakhvakhishvili just gets out of the way.
Aldarisio throws a sloppy head kick and Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range easily.
Aldarisio blocks a head kick by Vakhvakhishvili.
Aldarisio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aldarisio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vakhvakhishvili.
Aldarisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldarisio drives through and clinches with Vakhvakhishvili against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakhvakhishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldarisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakhvakhishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldarisio's elbow.
Aldarisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldarisio won't allow it.
I was talking to Aldarisio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aldarisio has had enough of the clinch but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Aldarisio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldarisio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldarisio.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldarisio won't allow it.
Vakhvakhishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldarisio controls his hands.
Aldarisio lands a nice uppercut.
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vakhvakhishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldarisio throws a head kick but Vakhvakhishvili moves out of range.
Aldarisio moves away from the strike by Vakhvakhishvili.
Aldarisio catches Vakhvakhishvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aldarisio doesn't manage to clinch there - Vakhvakhishvili circles away.
Aldarisio lands with a slapping head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to land a combination but Aldarisio avoids it well.
Vakhvakhishvili moves into the clinch.
Aldarisio lands with a right to the head.
Aldarisio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Aldarisio moves into the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldarisio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to break free but Aldarisio pushes him back against the cage.
Aldarisio lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Aldarisio - that landed with a thud.
Vakhvakhishvili looks winded!
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldarisio scores with a shot to the side of Vakhvakhishvili's head.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to circle away but Aldarisio has him pinned against the cage.
Vakhvakhishvili breaks from the clinch.
Aldarisio scores with a jab. Vakhvakhishvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aldarisio instigates a clinch.
Aldarisio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldarisio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili throws a sloppy head kick
and Aldarisio counters with a two punch combo.
Aldarisio punishes Vakhvakhishvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Aldarisio tries to close the distance and clinch but Vakhvakhishvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldarisio scores with a head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili misses with a head kick.
Vakhvakhishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldarisio throws out the jab.
Aldarisio drives through and clinches with Vakhvakhishvili against the cage.
Vakhvakhishvili manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Aldarisio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aldarisio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Aldarisio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 1468 p4p, 1449 weight class) and Zack Allan Jr (ranked 123 p4p, 122 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehamedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Allan Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mehamedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mehamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allan Jr swivels and escapes.
Mehamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allan Jr manages to avoid it.
Allan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mehamedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Mehamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov drives through and clinches with Allan Jr against the cage.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allan Jr landing knees to the head.
It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the body.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mehamedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mehamedov.
Allan Jr working aggressively here.
Allan Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Allan Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov blocks an uppercut.
Allan Jr lands a body shot.
Mehamedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allan Jr.
Mehamedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allan Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov tries to work over Allan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allan Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Allan Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mehamedov.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Mehamedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Allan Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehamedov.
Allan Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mehamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov misses with the head strike.
Allan Jr missing with knees to the body.
Mehamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Allan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mehamedov is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov blocks a body shot from Allan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allan Jr takes one on the button.
Mehamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Allan Jr's head.
Mehamedov moves into range and clinches up with Allan Jr.
Mehamedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allan Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allan Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan Jr misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Mehamedov lands a body punch.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Mehamedov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allan Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allan Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Allan Jr.
Mehamedov has Allan Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allan Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mehamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Allan Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mehamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mehamedov digs a right hand underneath Allan Jr's ribcage. Allan Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehamedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehamedov's face.
Mehamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Allan Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehamedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Allan Jr.
Mehamedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehamedov avoids it.
Mehamedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Allan Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Mehamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allan Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mehamedov gets through Allan Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mehamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Allan Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allan Jr with a knee to the head.
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!
Allan Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
Mehamedov lands an uppercut.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mehamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Allan Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Allan Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehamedov's face.
Allan Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allan Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehamedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Mehamedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Allan Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aziz Mehamedov's cut.
That's time! Mehamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mehamedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mehamedov throws a body punch but Allan Jr moves out of range.
Allan Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mehamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Allan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mehamedov working some strikes from top position.
Mehamedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aziz Mehamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Allan Jr 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allan Jr avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Allan Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mehamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allan Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mehamedov shakes him off and moves away.
Mehamedov shoots in but Allan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allan Jr counters with a body kick.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehamedov clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
Mehamedov tries a body shot but Allan Jr blocks it.
Mehamedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
A head punch on the inside from Mehamedov fails to land.
Mehamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehamedov blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with some punches.
A short right from Mehamedov on the inside.
Mehamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehamedov avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mehamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allan Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Allan Jr!
Our winner, Zack Allan Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Al Dariush (ranked 751 p4p, 348 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 127 p4p, 55 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Al Dariush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Al Dariush takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Winston clobbers Al Dariush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston tries to land a front kick but Al Dariush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Dariush throws a good cross that connects.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up.
Al Dariush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Al Dariush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Al Dariush ducks down to avoid it.
Al Dariush dodges the punch combination from Winston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Winston.
Al Dariush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Dariush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Dariush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush walks into a stiff left hand from Winston.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Al Dariush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Winston slips a straight right by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick by Al Dariush misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Jab from Al Dariush.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winston.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Dariush moves away.
Al Dariush is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Al Dariush
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Winston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Dariush checks it well.
Al Dariush darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston tries to bum rush Al Dariush with a series of wild strikes but Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Winston's belly button to the back.
Winston walks into a left hand.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston digs a good body shot into Al Dariush's ribs.
Al Dariush looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Dariush.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Al Dariush. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Dariush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Winston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Dariush tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Winston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Dariush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
A jab lands there for Winston.
Winston is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Winston misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Winston.
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Al Dariush cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Dariush tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Dariush is just out of range.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Al Dariush moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Al Dariush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Dariush as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Al Dariush.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
A head kick from Al Dariush lands but Winston takes it in his stride.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush jabs Winston right on the nose. Winston blinks but takes it well.
Al Dariush defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Dariush's sensitive parts.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Winston takes one to the chin there.
Winston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from Winston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Dariush doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston slips a jab from Al Dariush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a head kick.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston moves forwards but Al Dariush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Dariush wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Winston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winston throws a leg kick but Al Dariush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Dariush scores with a one two! Winston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Winston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Dariush takes a step back to recover.
Al Dariush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Winston slips under a jab from Al Dariush.
Winston misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Al Dariush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston scores with a push kick.
Al Dariush looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Al Dariush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston slips under a jab from Al Dariush.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Al Dariush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Winston.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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 Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Dariush checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston tries to bum rush Al Dariush with a series of wild strikes but Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Dariush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Al Dariush throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston scores with a leg kick.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Dariush tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Dariush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Al Dariush misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Dariush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Winston misses.
A jab from Al Dariush misses.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Dariush misses the target.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Winston.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Al Dariush's shoulder, as Al Dariush tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Winston counters with a body kick that stops Al Dariush in his tracks momentarily.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Al Dariush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston misses with a hook.
Al Dariush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Dariush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Al Dariush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Al Dariush blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Dariush throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston throws a hook but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
A jab from Al Dariush does it's job there.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Dariush is just out of range.
Al Dariush misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winston. That's going to slow Al Dariush down.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Winston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Dariush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harry Winston just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Al Dariush connects with a jab.
Al Dariush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Al Dariush.
Winston blocks a jab.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Dariush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Dariush backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the head.
Al Dariush avoids the body shot from Winston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winston avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Al Dariush scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Al Dariush lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston thumps Al Dariush with a low kick.
Al Dariush throws a big shot that misses.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Dariush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston cracks Al Dariush with an open hand slap.
Al Dariush moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Al Dariush misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Dariush checks a leg kick.
Winston tests Al Dariush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Winston keeps it at a distance.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the leg kick from Winston.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston blocks a head kick by Al Dariush.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Al Dariush throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Dariush was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston throws a low kick but Al Dariush avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Al Dariush moved out of range nicely.
Winston misses with a body kick.
Al Dariush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Winston misses with a body kick.
Winston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Winston throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winston stuns Al Dariush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Dariush is able to avoid easily.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Winston.
Al Dariush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Dariush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winston feints a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Dariush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Dariush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winston! But no joy.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Winston misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Dariush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Dariush.
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Dariush. That one must have hurt.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston moves forwards but Al Dariush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston throws the left hand but Al Dariush avoids the punch easily.
Al Dariush misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Winston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Dariush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winston. Winston obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Dariush with a body shot.
Al Dariush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Winston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Winston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
A right hook to the body lands for Winston.
Winston wants to break free but Al Dariush has control.
Al Dariush pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Winston.
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!
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Dariush's elbow.
Winston tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Winston struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Dariush controls his hands.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush jumps guard but Winston stands there with Al Dariush around his waist. Al Dariush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winston takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Dariush.
Winston tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Winston prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Winston lands a nice uppercut.
Edgars Al Dariush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Winston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winston swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Dariush scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winston.
Still in the clinch, Winston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Winston throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks an uppercut.
Winston tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Al Dariush 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Phillips (ranked 806 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 35 p4p, 50 weight class). Jack Phillips had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker misses with a head kick.
Phillips throws a quick counter head kick but Parker was just out of range.
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Phillips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Phillips rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Phillips wants to break free but Parker has control.
Parker prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker connects with a right hand. Phillips shakes it off.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Parker.
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Parker.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 1246 p4p, 1672 weight class) and Daniel Daniel Philips (ranked 107 p4p, 150 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Daniel Philips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Daniel Philips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Philips takes a swing at Belyaev's ribcage but misses.
Daniel Philips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniel Philips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and Daniel Philips counters with a nice uppercut.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel Philips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev slips a jab and a cross from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips throws a jab when Belyaev was well out of range.
Belyaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daniel Philips tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belyaev is in Daniel Philips's guard.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniel Philips seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniel Philips's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belyaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel Philips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daniel Philips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belyaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daniel Philips pulls Belyaev in to control the position.
Belyaev 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.
Daniel Philips is trying to control the position but Belyaev postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev being controlled here momentarily.
Belyaev distracts Daniel Philips with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belyaev cracks Daniel Philips with a solid left hand.
Daniel Philips seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belyaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniel Philips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daniel Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belyaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daniel Philips's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev passes into half guard.
Daniel Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belyaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Belyaev wants to free his trapped foot but Daniel Philips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Daniel Philips is trying to control but can't.
Daniel Philips regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniel Philips controls Belyaev momentarily but Belyaev frees himself.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniel Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Belyaev works over Daniel Philips with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daniel Philips seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belyaev slips nicely into half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belyaev uses his free foot to push down on Daniel Philips's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daniel Philips.
Belyaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Belyaev pushes him away.
Belyaev landing punches.
Daniel Philips regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Daniel Philips's temple.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Daniel Philips's head.
Daniel Philips is concentrating on defense, preventing Belyaev from advancing position.
Daniel Philips taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Belyaev lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Belyaev is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips is trying is best to control the position here.
Daniel Philips taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Daniel Philips has hold of Belyaev's hands but Belyaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
 Daniel Philips is rocked!
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Daniel Philips defends it.
Daniel Philips is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.
Daniel Philips seems to have recovered his senses.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniel Philips is concentrating on defense, preventing Belyaev from advancing position.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Daniel Philips defends it.
Daniel Philips actively working from the bottom here.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Daniel Philips defends it.
Daniel Philips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belyaev pulls his head out easily.
Daniel Philips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belyaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daniel Philips gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Daniel Philips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belyaev is working away from the top position though.
Belyaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniel Philips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daniel Philips trying to control but Belyaev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel Philips can do to turn this around?
Belyaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniel Philips looks a forlorn figure.
Daniel Philips prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Belyaev working the ground and pound effectively.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Daniel Philips can't escape the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Belyaev! Daniel Philips is hurt baaadly! Belyaev is firing away with more strikes - Daniel Philips is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
A victorious Daniel Belyaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Clappertron (ranked 766 p4p, 315 weight class) and Lenny King (ranked 92 p4p, 41 weight class). Lenny King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks Clappertron with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clappertron looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can King finish him?
It looks like Randal Clappertron has been cut.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Clappertron counters with a good, hard body kick but King shrugs it off.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Clappertron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
Clappertron gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! King gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny King! Lenny King retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lenny King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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