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HFC 98: Davito vs Holly PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 2593 p4p, 3001 weight class) and Duke Babaganush (ranked 312 p4p, 350 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Babaganush!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babaganush scores with a jab to the body.
Deckel moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deckel.
Babaganush scores with the left hand. Deckel knows he should have avoided that one.
Deckel cracks Babaganush with an open hand slap.
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush shoots in and bounces Deckel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deckel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deckel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Deckel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Deckel moves away and avoids it.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Deckel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deckel under the eye.
Babaganush misses the jab.
It looked like Deckel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Babaganush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Deckel with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deckel lands in his opponent's guard.
Deckel forces his way into half guard.
Babaganush is trying to stand.
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babaganush sees it coming and defends easily.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Babaganush defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babaganush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to advance to mount but Babaganush instead regains half guard.
Babaganush regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Babaganush is keeping the position.
Deckel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babaganush is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Deckel isn't so interested in that idea.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Babaganush is keeping the position.
Babaganush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deckel tries to stand but Babaganush is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Babaganush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Babaganush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush cracks Deckel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps Deckel's head back.
Babaganush misses with a series of wild punches.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deckel is defended easily by Babaganush.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Deckel is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deckel goes for a double leg but Babaganush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babaganush continues to drive forward.
Deckel stalling in the clinch.
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
Babaganush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babaganush. That one must have hurt.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deckel.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deckel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babaganush's waist but Babaganush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deckel off to one side.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Deckel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deckel's head.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deckel momentarily.
Deckel slips under a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Deckel is controlling Babaganush's trapped leg to prevent Babaganush from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel wants to get back to full guard but Babaganush has passed into side control.
Babaganush decides to stand up, so the ref orders Deckel to his feet.
Babaganush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deckel.
Babaganush throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel throws a big counter combination but Babaganush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush sizes up Deckel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a nice looking jab.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush stuffs the takedown attempt from Deckel. Deckel gets slowly back to his feet.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deckel throws a big counter combination but Babaganush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babaganush misses with a body punch
and Deckel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babaganush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babaganush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with an inside leg kick.
Deckel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babaganush tries to avoid it but Deckel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babaganush to the ground. Babaganush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Deckel misses the target.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Deckel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Deckel's head.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deckel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babaganush as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Babaganush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deckel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deckel scrambles back to his feet.
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Deckel defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babaganush misses with the combination.
Deckel moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Nice defenses there by Deckel.
Nice uppercut there from Babaganush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush throws a hook but Deckel blocks it.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Deckel ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babaganush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deckel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babaganush quickly recovers to half guard.
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deckel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babaganush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deckel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Babaganush!
Babaganush is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Deckel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Babaganush turns into him and now he's in Deckel's guard.
Deckel has his foot on Babaganush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babaganush works his way back into a safe position though.
Babaganush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Deckel won't let him.
Babaganush is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Deckel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babaganush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deckel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Deckel is looking to pass into half guard but Babaganush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Babaganush is in guard.
Babaganush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babaganush tries to stand but Deckel is controlling from the bottom.
Deckel is looking to sweep but instead, Babaganush has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deckel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Deckel's closed guard. He's half up but Deckel has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Deckel pivots and extends the arm, Babaganush falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Deckel! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topf Deckel!
Our winner, Topf Deckel, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 2366 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 163 p4p, 164 weight class). Volodimir Borrisinov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Borrisinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borrisinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borrisinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borrisinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Borrisinov defends easily.
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borrisinov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Borrisinov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dalton's guard.
Borrisinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalton has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borrisinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Borrisinov trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Borrisinov is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Borrisinov.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Borrisinov has wrist control.
Borrisinov managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Volodimir Borrisinov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Borrisinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borrisinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borrisinov off to one side.
Borrisinov darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Borrisinov into the cage.
James Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Dalton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Dalton feinted with a counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Volodimir Borrisinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borrisinov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Borrisinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton has his foot on Borrisinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borrisinov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton lands with a good body shot.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton tries to counter with a takedown but Borrisinov is quick to defend against it.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl out of it but Borrisinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borrisinov in his tracks.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borrisinov darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Borrisinov into the cage.
No luck for Borrisinov with that takedown attempt.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov slips a jab and a cross from Dalton.
Borrisinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dalton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dalton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Borrisinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dalton.
Borrisinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalton's head.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borrisinov wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Dalton is staying active underneath Borrisinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borrisinov is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov cracks Dalton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov working the body and head with strikes.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Borrisinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borrisinov lands some shots froms side control.
 Dalton is rocked!
Borrisinov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dalton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Borrisinov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ramazanov (ranked 1668 p4p, 1505 weight class) and Sandor Klegane (ranked 92 p4p, 82 weight class). Ramazanov comes to the cage accompanied by All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u. Klegane has chosen Hells bells as his entrance music. Artem Ramazanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sandor Klegane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Klegane!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov misses the shot to the body.
Ramazanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramazanov throws a head kick but Klegane moves out of range.
Klegane takes a swing at Ramazanov's ribcage but misses.
Klegane throws a right hand that misses
and Ramazanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramazanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klegane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Klegane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramazanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramazanov scores with a nice head shot.
Ramazanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Klegane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klegane blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klegane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klegane keeps control of Ramazanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klegane.
Klegane misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Klegane fails to land.
Ramazanov misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Klegane.
Ramazanov is breathing heavily.
Ramazanov misses with some punches.
Klegane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramazanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klegane has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klegane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramazanov or not.
Klegane tries to work over Ramazanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane is leaning against Ramazanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klegane lands with a light punch inside.
Klegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Klegane.
Klegane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klegane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klegane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramazanov.
Klegane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
Klegane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramazanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klegane can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov takes a shot to the head.
Klegane misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Klegane.
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
Klegane tries a body shot but Ramazanov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Klegane.
Klegane can't find room to land a body shot as Ramazanov controls the action.
Klegane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramazanov.
Ramazanov prevents a body shot from Klegane.
Ramazanov blocks a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramazanov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klegane.
Klegane pushes Ramazanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klegane lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramazanov is rocked!
Klegane wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramazanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oh Ramazanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramazanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klegane throws a big uppercut that drops Ramazanov! More strikes from Klegane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ramazanov lies dazed against the cage as Klegane celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane is the new super heavyweight champion!
Sandor Klegane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mythical Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Artem Ramazanov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing sucks! But it fuels me to be stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 615 p4p, 1067 weight class) and Jesse Kruger (ranked 82 p4p, 142 weight class). Mehmet Shakaromanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Kruger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger throws a jab when Shakaromanov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Kruger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kruger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kruger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shakaromanov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kruger presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kruger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shakaromanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shakaromanov and Kruger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kruger swings around for an armbar but Shakaromanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruger's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shakaromanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shakaromanov wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger makes his way to full guard, as Shakaromanov worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakaromanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shakaromanov is now in half guard.
Shakaromanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruger on the ground.
Shakaromanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kruger is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruger tries to hold on but Shakaromanov pushes him away.
Shakaromanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shakaromanov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kruger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kruger trying to control but Shakaromanov is working from the bottom.
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Shakaromanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kruger.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Shakaromanov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kruger passes into half guard.
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 Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakaromanov is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Shakaromanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakaromanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakaromanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Kruger is rocked!
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!
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Kruger connects with a single shot there.
Shakaromanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at The Firm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Kruger looks for a takedown but Shakaromanov sprawls well.
Shakaromanov cracks Kruger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakaromanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kruger to stand back up!
Shakaromanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shakaromanov sends Kruger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shakaromanov is motioning to the referee to let Kruger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kruger right on the button. Kruger goes down! Shakaromanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shakaromanov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 371 p4p, 793 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 53 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roberto Karokaro enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Karokaro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai scores with a hook.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karokaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai walks into a left hand.
Karokaro cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Karokaro slips the punch.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karokaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a two punch combo.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karokaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karokaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Karokaro.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai defending well as Karokaro loads up on a big left hand.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Karokaro's head but Karokaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Karokaro lands with a right hand.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Karokaro loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karokaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai throws a hook but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karokaro throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Karokaro defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karokaro's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karokaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Chai slips a straight right by Karokaro.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karokaro.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karokaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Karokaro's head but Karokaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Karokaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karokaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Karokaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karokaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Karokaro misses with a looping right.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Karokaro's head but Karokaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a head shot.
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!
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Karokaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Karokaro.
Chai lands a nice hook to Karokaro's body. Karokaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
Chai slips a straight right by Karokaro.
Karokaro tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Karokaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karokaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Karokaro.
Donk. Chai catches Karokaro right on the button with a cross.
Karokaro falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karokaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Karokaro tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karokaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karokaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Chai. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karokaro connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karokaro. That's going to slow Chai down.
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 Shahriyar Chai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control but Karokaro is keeping him busy.
Karokaro is looking to escape.
Karokaro kicks Chai off and gets back to his feet.
Karokaro misses the shot to the body.
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro is looking to escape.
Chai controlling the action here.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro kicks off Chai and gets to his feet.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karokaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karokaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karokaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai swings for the body but Karokaro moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karokaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Chai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karokaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
Karokaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
Chai misses with a hook.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a hook but Karokaro avoids it easily.
Karokaro missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a takedown
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karokaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Chai.
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!
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karokaro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karokaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 601 p4p, 545 weight class) and Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 43 p4p, 39 weight class). Bashir comes to the cage accompanied by Exodus - The Toxic Waltz. Nomura comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nomura 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bashir throws a hook but Nomura avoids it easily.
Bashir throws a shot to the body.
Nomura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nomura takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Nomura.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir takes a swing at Nomura's ribcage but misses.
Bashir tests Nomura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bashir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bashir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bashir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomura is pulling down on Bashir's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashir, at least for the moment.
Bashir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir is looking to work some ground and pound but Nomura has wrist control.
Nomura is adopting a defensive guard.
Bashir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Bashir trying to control but Nomura is working from the bottom.
Nomura is pulling down on Bashir's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashir scores with a hook.
Nomura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bashir misses with a lunging right hand
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bashir! Nomura is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
During a confident post fight interview, Julian Bashir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tadahiro Nomura spoke after the fight, saying 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 455 p4p, 449 weight class) and Black Leben (ranked 68 p4p, 66 weight class). Leben has chosen Wynona's Big Brown Beaver as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yaroslav Amosov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Leben!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amosov throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Black Leben has been cut.
Leben bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Amosov's head but Amosov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amosov.
Leben throws a looping overhand right but Amosov ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Leben.
Amosov misses with a wild combination.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Amosov.
Leben avoids the body shot from Amosov.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Amosov moved out of range.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Leben - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben dips to his left and cracks Amosov with an uppercut!
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leben lands a glancing blow to the side of Amosov's head.
Amosov misses with a body punch
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Amosov throws a hook to the side of Leben's head but Leben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben scores with a three punch combo!
Leben lands with an overhand left.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben slips a jab from Amosov.
Leben misses with a hook.
A jab from Leben misses.
Amosov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amosov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Leben has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leben scores with a hook to the body. Amosov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amosov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leben should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amosov throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Leben throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Leben looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Leben there.
Leben's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amosov under the eye.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Amosov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amosov misses with a double jab
and Leben counters with a stiff right hand.
Leben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amosov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amosov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
Leben avoids the body shot from Amosov.
Amosov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amosov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amosov throws a sloppy head kick
and Leben counters with a stiff right hand.
Leben shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amosov eats them both and turns towards Leben to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leben avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Leben throws a body punch but Amosov moves out of range.
Leben with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leben lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Leben misses.
Leben works over Amosov's head and body with a nice combination.
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a lazy head kick
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leben takes a swing at Amosov's ribcage but misses.
Leben avoids the head kick by Amosov.
Amosov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amosov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leben lands with a cross.
Amosov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Leben.
Amosov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leben moves out of range of the leg kick from Amosov.
Amosov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Amosov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amosov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leben loads up on a big right hand but Amosov slips the punch.
As Leben looks to move away, Amosov throws a big counter combo but Leben just gets out of the way.
Leben is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leben connects with a nice looking jab.
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leben lands a glancing blow to the side of Amosov's head.
Leben misses with a hook. Amosov ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben dodges the punch combination from Amosov.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Leben's cut.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Amosov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leben to score with a decent uppercut.
Leben takes a swing at Amosov's ribcage but misses.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leben lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amosov lands a nice hook to Leben's body. Leben takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Amosov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
letting Leben counter with a right hand.
Leben takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leben checks a leg kick.
A big left from Amosov misses.
Leben lands a nice hook to Amosov's body. Amosov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amosov's corner calls for a 1-2. Amosov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amosov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leben swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leben blocks a head kick by Amosov.
Leben missing with a left hand there. Amosov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amosov misses with a series of wild punches.
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Leben counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amosov thinking.
Leben lands an overhand right.
Leben connects with a single shot there.
Amosov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amosov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Amosov misses with a two punch combination.
Amosov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amosov misses with a head kick.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Leben catches Amosov right on the button with a cross.
Amosov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leben.
Leben looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
Leben punishes Amosov's body with a nice straight punch.
Amosov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Leben slips under a jab.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
Leben cracks Amosov with a good jab.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Leben misses.
Amosov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Black Leben's cut even more.
Amosov misses with an uppercut
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amosov is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Amosov throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Amosov misses with a double jab.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben lands with a cross.
Amosov throws a right hand that Leben ducks under and follows up with a left that Leben also avoids with ease.
Amosov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Leben catches Amosov right on the button with a cross.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amosov throws a head kick but Leben moves out of range.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Leben counters with a stiff right hand.
Leben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Leben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amosov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben connects with a body shot.
Leben lands with a hook. Amosov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Amosov walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
Amosov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amosov moves out of range of the strikes.
Amosov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leben.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leben moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Amosov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Leben's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Amosov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leben circles away quickly and effectively.
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Amosov moves away and avoids it.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben connects with a looping right hand.
Leben slips a jab from Amosov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leben checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben misses with an uppercut
and Amosov counters with a series of strikes. Leben will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leben misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leben fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amosov on the side of the head.
Amosov takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben jabs at Amosov's body.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Amosov cracks Leben with a good jab.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Amosov moves away and avoids it.
Leben lands a nice shot to the body.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben walks into a straight right hand from Amosov.
Amosov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leben swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
Nice body punch from Leben.
Leben throws a jab when Amosov was well out of range.
Leben pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amosov back to the cage. Leben follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black Leben 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.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amosov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leben.
Sloppy strikes from Leben. Those never looked like landing.
Amosov takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Leben moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Amosov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leben takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amosov throws a sloppy head kick and Leben moves out of range easily.
Amosov misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Jab, jab by Leben - just one landing.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Amosov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben misses with the combination.
Amosov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben misses with an uppercut. Amosov saw that one coming.
Amosov throws a lazy head kick
letting Leben counter with a right hand.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Amosov's head but Amosov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Leben swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Amosov is just out of range.
Leben lands with a right hand.
Leben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leben connects with the punch.
Leben connects with a right hand. Amosov shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Leben takes one to the chin there.
Leben misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amosov counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Leben down! Amosov is looking to finish but Leben is intelligently defending himself.
Leben is rocked!
The cut above Black Leben's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leben pulls Amosov in close to prevent any damage.
Leben is still in real trouble! Can Amosov finish him?
Amosov wanted to stand there but Leben had control of the position.
Leben wants to stand and escape but Amosov is having none of it.
Leben wants to get back to his feet but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov thows a huge punch but Leben dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leben's head.
Leben seems to have recovered his senses.
Leben has one foot on Amosov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Leben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leben has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben!
Black Leben 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wang Dong (ranked 1381 p4p, 1559 weight class) and Kent Dew (ranked 101 p4p, 120 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wang Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dong is pressing down on Dew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dew throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dew is one step ahead there.
Dew looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses.
Dong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dew postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong looking to control.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dew moves away from the strike by Dong.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dew gets a takedown into half guard.
Dew is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
Dew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dong is pressing down on Dew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dew throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Dew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dew throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong is controlling Dew's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dong to the mat! Dong manages to get full guard.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dew won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is pulling down on Dew's head. It's preventing any offense from Dew, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Dew dominated that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dew.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dew or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Dong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dew.
A little feinted left hand from Dong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dew.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Dew.
Dew closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dong did well to prevent Dew getting side control.
Dong is trying to control but Dew manages to pass to mount!
Dong avoids a strike by Dew and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Dew's guard! Fantastic escape!
Dew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kent Dew has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong 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.
Dong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Dong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dong working the ground and pound from side control.
Dew is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dew tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to move to mount but Dew blocks the move with his legs.
Dew gets back to half guard.
Dew regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong pushes down on Dew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong is stalling here. Dew is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dew has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dew scoring with punches from side control.
Dew works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dew misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Dong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kent Dew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Dew checks a low kick from Dong.
Dew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dong tries to avoid it but Dew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dong to the ground. Dong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dong pinned against the cage. Dong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Dew.
Dew drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dong controlling Dew's posture.
Dew connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dong enables Dew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dew postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Dew postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dew with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dong managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
Dong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dew tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong leaves Dew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dong is fending him off so far but Dew persists. Nope, Dong circles away and we're back to standing.
Dew tries to sprawl but Dong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Dong there.
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dew is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.
Dew is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dew 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Dew!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 320 p4p, 440 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 43 p4p, 58 weight class). Marley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WANTED. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Marley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marley looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Marley.
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hunt jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Marley avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Marley.
Both fighters circling a little - Marley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
It appears Marley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt unleashes a big counter combination but Marley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Marley blocks a jab.
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 Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunt toppling to the canvas! Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marley misses with a body punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Marley waves Hunt back to his feet!
Hunt is rocked!
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Marley works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marley thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marley cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Hunt throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Marley cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Marley lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt ducks into an uppercut from Marley and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Marley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelosi Davito (ranked 603 p4p, 818 weight class) and Olly Holy (ranked 80 p4p, 102 weight class). The key to victory for Pelosi Davito has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pelosi Davito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olly Holy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holy prevents Davito from breaking the clinch.
Holy jumps guard.
Holy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Davito throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Holy's body to avoid the submission. Holy has instead reached around Davito's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Holy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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