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HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Mo (ranked 3495 p4p, 24590 weight class) and Tanner Wyatt (ranked 288 p4p, 416 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanner Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wyatt fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mo.
Mo lands with a right to the head.
Wyatt drags the fight down to the ground.
Mo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wyatt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wyatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mo is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo wants to get up but he can't break Wyatt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wyatt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyatt looking for subs off his back but Mo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wyatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wyatt controls his leg.
Wyatt trying to control from the bottom.
Mo prevents Wyatt from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo tries to stand and escape but Wyatt is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wyatt jumps guard but Mo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wyatt.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Mo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marco Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Wyatt.
Mo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mo.
Mo is working Wyatt over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mo.
Mo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Mo breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Mo moves away
letting Mo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mo misses with a body shot.
Wyatt forces Mo back against the cage and clinches.
Mo can't find room to land a body shot as Wyatt controls the action.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wyatt jumps guard.
Mo postures up.
Wyatt has a closed guard, preventing Mo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mo dominated that round.
That's time! Mo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wyatt clinches.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Mo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marco Mo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Mo has him pressed against the cage.
Mo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Mo works on Wyatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Mo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marco Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Wyatt.
Mo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mo.
Mo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
Wyatt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mo scores with a hook to the body.
Mo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mo.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Wyatt fails to pull guard.
Mo lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mo scores with a hook to the body.
Mo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Mo.
Mo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt takes a shot to the head.
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyatts head.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Mo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyatt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mo gets through Wyatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mo.
A short left from Mo.
A short uppercut from Mo.
Mo lands a body punch.
Mo lands a shot to the body.
Mo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mo.
Mo gets through Wyatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mo.
Mo gets through Wyatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mo.
Mo lands with a right to the head.
Wyatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mo smiles and moves away.
Wyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mo is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo lands a left and a right that send Wyatt crashing to the mat, dazed. Mo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Wyatt is rocked!
 It looks like Tanner Wyatt has been cut.
Good leg kick by Mo.
Wyatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo finish him?
Mo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyatt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mo counters with a nice right hand that sends Wyatt toppling to the canvas! Wyatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mo finish him?!
Mo digs a good body shot into Wyatt's ribs.
Tanner Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mo tried to counter with a leg kick but Wyatt avoided it.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Mo moves out of range.
Wyatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Mo moves away
and Mo counters with a nice right hand that sends Wyatt toppling to the canvas! Wyatt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mo finish him?!
Wyatt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mo is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mo shuts the power down on Wyatt. Lights out, game over! Mo is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Mo!
An out of breath Marco Mo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 2189 p4p, 3504 weight class) and Will Smith (ranked 157 p4p, 231 weight class). Gomi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Only Thing They Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. The key to victory for Hiroshi Gomi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
Gomi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomi cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomi misses with the combination.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a left hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Gomi lands a body shot.
Gomi feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Gomi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomi finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomi throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Gomi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Gomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Gomi.
Gomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomi lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Gomi.
Smith is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Gomi avoids the head kick by Smith.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Gomi dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
Our winner, Hiroshi Gomi, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 2228 p4p, 968 weight class) and Darby Ellington (ranked 286 p4p, 132 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darby Ellington!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tampukpuk on the side of the head.
Ellington lands a really nice looking cross but Tampukpuk seems unphased.
Ellington throws a leg kick
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tampukpuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tampukpuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tampukpuk throws a looping overhand right but Ellington ducks down to avoid it.
Ellington works Tampukpuk's body with a nice hook.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Ellington throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
It looked like Tampukpuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ellington.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Tampukpuk's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ellington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Tampukpuk misses.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Ellington misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Ellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellington throws a shot to the body.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Ellington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tampukpuk's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Tampukpuk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darby Ellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Darby Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk takes one to the chin there.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ellington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellington.
Ellington with a hook.
Ellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellington lands a jab.
Ellington throws a right hand that misses
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellington.
Tampukpuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellington jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Ellington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington misses with a left hand
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellington misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ellington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tampukpuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Ellington lands with a nice body punch.
Tampukpuk misses with a takedown attempt - Ellington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Ellington lands with an overhand left.
Ellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington with a jab.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body. Tampukpuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellington thuds his right hand into Tampukpuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellington lands with an overhand left.
Ellington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tampukpuk under the eye.
Ellington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ellington looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Ellington scores with a jab. Tampukpuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ellington misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tampukpuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ellington lands with a good body shot.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ellington throws a good cross that connects.
Ellington digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tampukpuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Ellington moves out of range easily.
Darby Ellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ellington.
Ellington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tampukpuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellington clinches up with Tampukpuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk is working for takedown but Ellington is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellington stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ellington - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Ellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tampukpuk working hard to break the clinch.
Ellington has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Ellington throws a punch but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk lands an elbow inside that Ellington shrugs off.
Ellington throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch.
Ellington misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Ellington manages to avoid it.
Ellington scores with a body shot.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellington scores with a hook.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellington throws an off balance right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice body shot.
Ellington scores with a shot to the body.
Ellington lands with an uppercut that bounces Tampukpuk off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Ellington there.
Tampukpuk walks into a stiff left hand from Ellington.
Ellington cracks a nice hook into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Ellington ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes one on the button.
Ellington misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Ellington scores with a punch to the head.
Ellington punishes Tampukpuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellington moves in looking to clinch but Tampukpuk pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Ellington.
Ellington digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
Ellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tampukpuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellington connects with a jab.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellington scores with a nice strike.
Ellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tampukpuk at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington digs a good body shot into Tampukpuk's ribs.
A lazy left from Ellington finds it's target.
Ellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tampukpuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellington lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tampukpuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ellington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellington, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellington misses the target.
Ellington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Ellington.
Tampukpuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellington lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tampukpuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Ellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellington tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Ellington.
Ellington misses the body punch
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellington avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ellington! But no joy.
Ellington misses with a straight right.
Tampukpuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellington slips a straight right by Tampukpuk.
Ellington lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk looks for a takedown but Ellington sprawls well.
A big right from Ellington misses.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice right hand.
Ellington works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellington's waist but Ellington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tampukpuk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampukpuk moves away.
Tampukpuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellington scores with a jab to the body.
Ellington lands a nice hook to Tampukpuk's body. Tampukpuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tampukpuk misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Ellington cracks Tampukpuk with a good jab.
Ellington connects with a body shot that sends Tampukpuk's belly button to the back.
Tampukpuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellington tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellington looks to land a body kick but Tampukpuk moved away.
Tampukpuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tampukpuk gets tackled into the cage by Ellington. Ellington maintains the clinch.
Ellington can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Ellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tampukpuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ellington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellington lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ellington continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellington lands an uppercut.
Darby Ellington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tampukpuk is trying to force a seperation but Ellington has the dominant position.
Tampukpuk tries to break free but Ellington pushes him back against the cage.
Tampukpuk wants to break free but Ellington has control.
Ellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Ellington scores with a hook to the body.
Darby Ellington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellington lands a left hand.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampukpuk is trying to force a seperation but Ellington has the dominant position.
Ellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Ellington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ellington has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Ellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellington 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Ellington!
Darby Ellington took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 1646 p4p, 1925 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 239 p4p, 278 weight class). The key to victory for Enokentiy Klimov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klimov takes a swing at Breaker's ribcage but misses.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klimov closes the distance and clinches.
Breaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Breaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Breaker misses with a body punch.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Klimov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker blocking some punches.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Breaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klimov or not.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Breaker tries to break the clinch but Klimov is controlling the position.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Breaker.
Klimov lands an uppercut.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Breaker has Klimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Breaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Klimov is defending well.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet.
Breaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breaker.
Breaker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Breaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klimov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker working over Klimov with some ground and pound. Klimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klimov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Klimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet.
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Klimov is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klimov is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klimov's head.
Klimov pushes Breaker off looking to stand but Breaker dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Breaker connects with a nice short shot to Klimov's temple.
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Breaker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Klimov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bone Breaker!
A relieved looking Bone Breaker 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 Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 1648 p4p, 2044 weight class) and Albert Hofmann (ranked 225 p4p, 271 weight class). Hisashi comes into the arena with Feng Shui blaring out of the sound system. Hofmann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Primer 55 - Dose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Albert Hofmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Akahoshi Hisashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi has Hofmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hofmann backwards.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
A short right from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hisashi lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Hisashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
Hofmann slowing the pace effectively.
Hofmann blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.
Hisashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hofmann blocks the elbow strike.
Hofmann drags the fight down to the ground.
Hofmann is working an open guard so Hisashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hisashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hofmann trying to control but Hisashi is working from the bottom.
Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Hisashi is retaining full guard.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann content to stall in guard here.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Hofmann is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Hofmann with that takedown attempt.
Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hofmann momentarily.
Hofmann throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi throws a big counter combination but Hofmann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Hofmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hofmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hisashi pinned against the cage. Hisashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hisashi enables Hofmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hisashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hisashi wants to stand up but Hofmann is controlling him.
Hisashi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hofmann dives into side control.
Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hisashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Hofmann on that attempt.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hofmann darts in looking for a takedown but Hisashi gets double underhooks and turns Hofmann into the cage.
Hisashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hisashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hofmann should have avoided that one.
Hofmann rushes Hisashi and presses him up against the cage.
Hofmann being controlled against the cage.
Hisashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Hisashi digs a right hand into Hofmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hofmann's gas tank.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.
Hisashi can't find room to land a body shot as Hofmann controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
Hofmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Hofmann saw that one coming.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
Hofmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hofmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Hofmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hofmann dives in and scores a takedown into Hisashi's guard.
Hisashi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hofmann dives into side control.
Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hisashi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hofmann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann drags him back down.
Hisashi defending against the ground and pound.
Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.
Hisashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hofmann shoots for a takedown but Hisashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hofmann can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann misses with a combination
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hofmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away.
Hofmann walks into a left hand.
Hofmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hisashi is trying to stand.
Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hofmann is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hofmann shoots in but Hisashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hofmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Hofmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hisashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hofmann up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann working hard to break the clinch.
Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.
Hofmann gets a double leg takedown into Hisashi's guard.
Hisashi is looking to stand up but Hofmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hofmann 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.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving.
Hisashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hofmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hisashi is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Hofmann on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.
Hisashi throws a jab when Hofmann was well out of range.
Hofmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hofmann is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Hofmann blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Hofmann moved out of range nicely.
Hisashi throws a jab when Hofmann was well out of range.
Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
Hofmann throws a counter combo.
Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Hofmann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hisashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hisashi after a bit of a struggle.
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisashi lands with a right to the head.
Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hisashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Hisashi is pressed up against the cage. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hisashi down to the mat. Hisashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hofmann gets tackled into the cage by Hisashi. Hisashi maintains the clinch.
Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Hofmann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land.
Hofmann jumps guard.
Hisashi gets to his feet - Hofmann follows without any prompting.
Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hisashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 2911 p4p, 993 weight class) and Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 374 p4p, 136 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected.
Ryan darts in and clinches Aztlan up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aztlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aztlan stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Aztlan sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan clinches up with Aztlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Aztlan lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Aztlan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aztlan lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan jumps guard but Aztlan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Aztlan.
Aztlan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Aztlan has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aztlan.
A nice left hand lands by Aztlan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aztlan throws knees to the body.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Aztlan misses with a body punch.
Aztlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short left from Aztlan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is struggling to control the position.
Ryan is working for takedown but Aztlan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aztlan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aztlan to the mat! Aztlan manages to get full guard.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aztlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Aztlan has control of the leg.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aztlan connects with a couple of short punches.
Aztlan cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ryan pulls Aztlan in close to his closed guard and prevents Aztlan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aztlan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aztlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Aztlan 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.
Aztlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan managing to control the position.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aztlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Aztlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aztlan is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aztlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aztlan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aztlan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Aztlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan holding on.
Aztlan is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aztlan is avoiding damage well.
Aztlan dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Aztlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aztlan manages to get back to half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is holding on to half guard well.
Aztlan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aztlan controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Aztlan catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aztlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aztlan 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunter (ranked 877 p4p, 2516 weight class) and Jari Lehtola (ranked 130 p4p, 347 weight class). Paul Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Lehtola!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtola. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Lehtola.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lehtola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtola swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Hunter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtola.
 It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter is pushing Lehtola up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehtola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Lehtola controls the action.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtola is working Hunter over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Lehtola looks winded!
Lehtola misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
A short right from Hunter.
Lehtola tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Lehtola can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lehtola as the two fighters clinch.
Lehtola gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Lehtola looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Lehtola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Lehtola controls the action.
Lehtola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola takes a shot to the head.
Hunter wants to stall.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter blocking some punches.
Lehtola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtola is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Lehtola is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Lehtola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Lehtola seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehtola or not.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter works on Lehtola's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter digs a right hand into Lehtola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtola's gas tank.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunter circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lehtola tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hunter wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hunter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylan Cedillo (ranked 790 p4p, 844 weight class) and Roger Field (ranked 108 p4p, 117 weight class). Field has chosen Eastbound and Down 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylan Cedillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Field!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field misses with an uppercut. Cedillo saw that one coming.
Cedillo throws a hook but Field avoids it easily.
Field jabs Cedillo right on the nose. Cedillo blinks but takes it well.
Field moves out of range of the body kick.
Field pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cedillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Field just manages to avoid it.
Cedillo lands with a nice body kick.
Field on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Field connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Field.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cedillo.
Field misses with a two punch combination.
Cedillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Field blocks a jab.
Kylan Cedillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Field moves away from the strike by Cedillo.
A jab from Cedillo misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Field misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cedillo.
Field swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Field with a hook.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cedillo throws a low kick, looking for Field's leg but Field calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Field 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Field avoids a kick to the body.
Cedillo throws a wild body kick that Field sees coming a mile off.
Field takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cedillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cedillo cracks Field with a right hand to the side of the head.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown but Cedillo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Field's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Field moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Field coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field misses with the combination.
Field uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cedillo.
Cedillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Field's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cedillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Field scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Field misses.
Cedillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Field if he has to take too many more of those.
Cedillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Field connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cedillo scrambles back to his feet.
Field uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cedillo.
Cedillo misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Field misses.
The fighters circling - Cedillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cedillo throws out a leg kick but Field moves out of range and Cedillo only half commits.
Cedillo throws a leg kick
enabling Field to counter with a crisp jab.
Field dives in for a single leg takedown but Cedillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Field digs a good hook to Cedillo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo cracks Field with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cedillo connects with the punch.
Field slips under a jab from Cedillo.
Cedillo with a nice calf kick.
Field scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cedillo thows a leg kick but Field checks it
and Field counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Field shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cedillo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Field scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field in side control, throwing shots but Cedillo defends.
An elbow from Field crashes against the mat.
Cedillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Field wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cedillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo is looking to reverse the position.
Cedillo is not content to let Field control the position.
Field throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Cedillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Field postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Field controlling the position.
Field is chipping away with strikes.
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 Kylan Cedillo 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.
Cedillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cedillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Field moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Field misses with a wild combination.
Cedillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cedillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Field just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cedillo misses.
Field stuns Cedillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cedillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cedillo misses with a head kick.
Cedillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cedillo 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.
Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Field manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Field pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kylan Cedillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Field connects with a body shot that sends Cedillo's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Cedillo.
Kylan Cedillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cedillo misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Field blocks the leg kick.
Field changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cedillo avoids the body shot from Field.
Cedillo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Field misses with an uppercut. Cedillo saw that one coming.
Field looks to score with a jab to the body but Cedillo is just out of range.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Cedillo slips under a jab from Field.
Cedillo motions for Field to come forward. Cedillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Field appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Field keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cedillo misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cedillo cracks a nice hook into Field's ribs.
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!
Cedillo misses with an uppercut. Field saw that one coming.
Cedillo throws a front kick aimed at Field's knee but Field avoids it well.
Cedillo throws a lazy right hand but Field sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cedillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cedillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cedillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Field's hands.
Field misses with a body shot.
A big left from Field misses.
Cedillo throws a big counter combination but Field scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Field steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
Cedillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Field's sensitive parts.
Cedillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Field lands with an uppercut that bounces Cedillo off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field blocks a low kick nicely.
Cedillo moves away from the strike by Field.
Field fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cedillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cedillo lands a jab to Field's midsection.
Cedillo blocks a jab.
Field with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cedillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Cedillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cedillo misses with a looping left.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cedillo.
Field fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cedillo manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Cedillo there.
Cedillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Field. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo misses with a looping left.
Cedillo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cedillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Cedillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Cedillo misses.
Field takes a swing at Cedillo's ribcage but misses.
Cedillo misses with an uppercut. Field saw that one coming.
Cedillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cedillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cedillo as he avoids it easily.
Cedillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cedillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Field can do to turn this around?
Cedillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kylan Cedillo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cedillo needs to keep his hands up - Field had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Cedillo.
Cedillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Field swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Field takes a swing at Cedillo's ribcage but misses.
Field throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cedillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Field's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Field misses with a two punch combination.
Cedillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Field connects with a body shot that sends Cedillo's belly button to the back.
Field keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cedillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Field.
It seemed like Field was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cedillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cedillo throws a hook to the side of Field's head but Field sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Field is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cedillo lands a nice hook to Field's body. Field takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cedillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Field finds it's way through Cedillo's defenses.
Field takes a swing at Cedillo's ribcage but misses.
Field stalks Cedillo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cedillo's face. Cedillo staggers backwards, shaken.
Good work by Field as he checks the leg kick.
Field fails with the takedown.
Field takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Field's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Field duly obliges.
Cedillo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field blocks a jab.
Field throws a hook but Cedillo avoids it easily.
Roger Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Field. Those never looked like landing.
Field takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cedillo.
Cedillo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cedillo lands with a hook. Field tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cedillo misses with a hook.
Cedillo ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Field avoids a kick to the body.
Field walks into a left hand.
Cedillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Field displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cedillo throws out the jab.
Field throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cedillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cedillo thuds a left hand into Field's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cedillo.
Field takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Cedillo misses.
Cedillo throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cedillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Field scores with a one two! Cedillo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cedillo scores with a body shot.
Field takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cedillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Field chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cedillo can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cedillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cedillo throws a front kick aimed at Field's knee but Field avoids it well.
Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Field throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cedillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cedillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Field.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo misses with a body kick.
Field tries to bum rush Cedillo with a series of wild strikes but Cedillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Field takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Field on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kylan Cedillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Field manages to avoid it.
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cedillo.
Field looks to land a right hand but Cedillo moved out of range.
Field misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Field throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cedillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cedillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Field. Beautiful body shot.
Field throws a hook but Cedillo blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylan Cedillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cedillo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylan Cedillo!
Roger Field spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeehaw'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Von Wild (ranked 853 p4p, 2520 weight class) and Steve Sherk (ranked 75 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Von Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Wild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sherk counters with a shoot takedown. Von Wild fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Von Wild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Wild looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom.
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Sherk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Wild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sherk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sherk trying to control but Von Wild is working from the bottom.
Von Wild working for a triangle but Sherk defends it easily.
Von Wild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sherk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Wild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sherk has managed to get both his arms back between Von Wild's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Wild looking to control but Sherk passes into half guard.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Von Wild defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Wild's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sherk prevents Von Wild from improving his position.
Von Wild is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but Von Wild defending well.
Sherk thows a huge punch but Von Wild dodges it nicely.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Von Wild is working away.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Von Wild is defending the position.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Von Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherk throws out the jab.
Sherk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sherk lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Wild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sherk misses with a right hand
and Von Wild counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Sherk.
Von Wild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherk circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Wild misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Wild throws out the jab.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Wolfgang Von Wild will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Wild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sherk.
Von Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sherk was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Wild.
Von Wild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sherk doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk feints the counter takedown.
Von Wild stuffs the takedown attempt from Sherk. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Wild to the ground. Sherk is now in Von Wild's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Wild is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Wild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sherk throwing shots but Von Wild is blocking nicely.
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.
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard.
Von Wild is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?
Sherk is keen to just control but Von Wild is a slippery customer.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherk is working away from the top position though.
Von Wild tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Von Wild is working away.
Steve Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Wild knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back.
Von Wild trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Wild throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Sherk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Von Wild coming out on top.
Von Wild misses with an uppercut.
Von Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sherk dodges the punch combination from Von Wild.
Von Wild throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk moves out of range as Von Wild strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sherk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Wild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Wild staying out of range there.
Wolfgang Von Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk moves out of range as Von Wild strikes.
Von Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Von Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sherk misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sherk staying out of range there.
Von Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk misses with a straight left.
Von Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Wild looks to land a combination but Sherk avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Von Wild dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sherk dodges the punch combination from Von Wild.
Nice cross by Von Wild.
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Wild.
A little jabbing left from Sherk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk defending well as Von Wild loads up on a big left hand.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Wild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sherk ducks under a wild hook from Von Wild.
Von Wild swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sherk counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sherk is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Von Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk tries to control but Von Wild wriggling away.
Sherk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Wild haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sherk seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Von Wild is holding on tight.
Sherk moves to his opponent's back but Von Wild bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Sherk.
Von Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Wild passes into side control.
Sherk is letting Von Wild control him for a moment.
Sherk wants to control but Von Wild postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Sherk wants to control but Von Wild postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk gets back to half guard.
Von Wild content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Wild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sherk wants to improve his position but Von Wild is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Wild trying to pass the guard but Sherk defending well.
Von Wild stalling.
Von Wild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfgang Von Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sherk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Wild controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Wild throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
Steve Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Wild throws a hook to the side of Sherk's head but Sherk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wolfgang Von Wild.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Wild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Von Wild!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Von Wild rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 232 p4p, 871 weight class) and Kirill Berkut (ranked 27 p4p, 77 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Journey - Only The Young. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Berkut pushes his legs off easily.
Berkut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Berkut to get to half guard.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berkut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has a hand on Berkut's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Berkut takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Berkut lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berkut controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Berkut isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hernandez's face.
Berkut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berkut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Berkut controlling the position easily from mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berkut working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berkut.
Berkut throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Berkut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berkut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut with a jab.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkut misses with a looping left.
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirill Berkut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkut pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berkut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez managing to control the position.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
Hernandez controls Berkut momentarily but Berkut frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkut advances to half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Berkut in his half guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Berkut.
Berkut winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Berkut slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez is pressing down on Berkut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berkut defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berkut lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Berkut throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berkut sprawls and moves away.
Berkut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berkut shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Berkut looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berkut cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez moves out of range as Berkut strikes.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berkut sprawls and moves away.
Berkut looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Berkut goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkut.
Berkut slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Berkut pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berkut throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berkut won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berkut taking a bit of punishment here - Hernandez scoring with strikes.
Berkut prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez controlling the position.
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berkut to see if he's OK.
Hernandez is working Berkut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Berkut regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berkut keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berkut's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut gets full guard.
Berkut is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Berkut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Frank Hernandez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berkut's corner calls for a 1-2. Berkut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Berkut misses.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses. Berkut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Berkut!
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Berkut tries to pass.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berkut forces his way into half guard.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Hernandez has hold of Berkut's hands but Berkut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berkut is looking for a kimura here.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to get back to full guard here but Berkut has managed to pass to side control instead.
Berkut is chipping away with strikes.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
Berkut working the head with strikes.
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.
Hernandez is trying to control Berkut's posture but Berkut avoids it.
Hernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hernandez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berkut connects with a decent elbow.
Berkut just content to control the position.
Hernandez is not content to let Berkut control the position.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Berkut has hold of Hernandez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hernandez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Berkut cranks the arm and Hernandez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hernandez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Kirill Berkut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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