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RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 3000 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Dominik Dlask (ranked 334 p4p, 376 weight class). Medeiros comes into the arena with Sidequest - Chime blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros gets the takedown into side control.
Medeiros controls the position from side control.
Dlask is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
Dlask is still trying to improve position.
Dlask struggling a bit here.
Dlask tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros throws a strike aimed at the side of Dlask's head but Dlask avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Dlask is working away.
Dlask wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros cracks Dlask with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dlask is trying to get back to half guard.
Dlask is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Dlask is working away.
Dlask tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Dlask is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Medeiros off and has taken his back!
Medeiros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dlask is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Medeiros up.
Dlask keeps control of the position as Medeiros tries to break free.
Dlask somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dlask throwing damaging strikes from the back! Medeiros could be in trouble here!
Medeiros wants to control his opponent's hands but Dlask gets his hands free.
Medeiros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dlask has the hooks in. Medeiros is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dlask lands shots from the back.
Medeiros manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dlask's guard. Nice work there by Medeiros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Dlask keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Dlask is keeping the position.
Medeiros stands and throws Dlask's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dlask's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
Dlask is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Dlask is trying to maintain the position but Medeiros is very close to passing his half guard.
Medeiros prevents Dlask from improving his position.
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. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to Dlask's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Dlask is a slippery customer.
Dlask controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Medeiros content to control rather than advance.
Dlask avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
Dlask works his way to full guard. Good work.
Medeiros slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dlask 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.
Dlask keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dlask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlask lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dlask working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dlask won't allow Medeiros to sweep him here.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dlask with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros has Dlask pulled in close to control his posture.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
Dlask makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medeiros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominik Dlask will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dlask misses with an uppercut
letting Medeiros counter with a right hand.
Medeiros slaps away a takedown attempt from Dlask, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Medeiros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dlask moves into the clinch.
Dlask stops a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Medeiros.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dlask prevents it.
Dlask lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask preventing the sweep.
Dlask must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
Dlask preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros 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.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dlask is one step ahead there.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Medeiros is on top in guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Dlask keeps moving.
Medeiros advances to half guard.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Dlask is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dlask blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medeiros.
Dlask is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros controlling the action here.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dlask does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dlask wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dlask does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dlask is trying to control but can't.
Dlask makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dlask.
Medeiros passes Dlask's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Dlask, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is thwarting Dlask's attempts to control the position.
Dlask is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Dlask moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dlask is on top in guard.
Dlask is in close to Medeiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dlask throwing strikes but missing.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Medeiros has wrist control.
Dlask lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medeiros has his foot on Dlask's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dlask works his way back into a safe position though.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dlask is one step ahead there.
Dlask postures up and lands a big shot to Medeiros's brow.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominik Dlask will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Medeiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dlask is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dlask shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Medeiros pinned against the cage. Medeiros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dlask gets a double leg takedown into Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dlask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dlask is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medeiros trying to control but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Dlask 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.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medeiros trying to control but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Dlask looking for a sweep. Not yet Dlask, not yet.
Dlask has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dlask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Medeiros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dlask wants to sweep but no luck.
Dlask wants to hit a sweep here but Medeiros passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dlask there!
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Dlask but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dlask tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dlask tries to reverse the position but Medeiros maintains control.
Dlask bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
Medeiros is working hard here to advance position.
Dlask working some strikes from top position.
Dlask cracks Medeiros with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dlask postures up.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Medeiros has wrist control.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Dlask scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Medeiros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Medeiros content to control rather than advance.
Dominik Dlask is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Dlask is working away.
Dlask tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Dlask on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dlask is holding on to half guard well.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Dlask is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros is in close to Dlask's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aljosa Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dlask 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Machine (ranked 3404 p4p, 2412 weight class) and Matthew Diggs (ranked 389 p4p, 282 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Satan Is Real. Diggs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 1017 freestyle. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Matthew Diggs has been cut.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggs's brow.
Machine tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs pulls guard.
Diggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Diggs's legs - danger averted.
Machine wants to stand but Diggs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diggs is looking for a triangle but Machine pushes his legs off easily.
Diggs pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machine wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Diggs's closed guard. He's half up but Diggs has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Diggs pivots and extends the arm, Machine falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Diggs! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Diggs!
An out of breath Matthew Diggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pultti Pyssy (ranked 1989 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Nick Peterson (ranked 252 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but Pyssy moves out of range.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyssy manages to avoid it.
Pyssy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyssy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Pyssy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peterson just manages to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Pyssy saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Pyssy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Pyssy prevents a body shot from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Pyssy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Pyssy swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Pyssy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyssy.
Pyssy digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Pyssy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson pushes Pyssy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Pyssy's ribcage. Pyssy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to work over Pyssy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyssy works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pyssy prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Pyssy misses with a body punch.
Pyssy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pyssy blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy lands a right hand.
Pyssy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pyssy looking to stall.
Pyssy stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pyssy is keeping busy.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy lands a shot to the body.
Pyssy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pyssy.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a hook but Pyssy blocks it.
Pyssy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pyssy misses with a double jab.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy is looking to counter punch.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyssy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pyssy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Pyssy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyssy.
Pyssy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peterson!
Pyssy has control of Peterson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peterson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Peterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Peterson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Peterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peterson stops Pyssy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pyssy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Peterson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Peterson and Pyssy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pyssy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pyssy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Pultti Pyssy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Pyssy lands with a right hand.
Pyssy pushes Peterson away with a front kick.
Peterson tries to clinch but Pyssy is having none of it.
Pyssy has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Pyssy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pultti Pyssy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Pyssy misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pyssy or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pyssy has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pyssy as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy misses with the head strike.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pyssy backwards.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyssy scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Pyssy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Pyssy avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson looking to stall.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a body punch.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy lands a body shot.
Peterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pyssy gets an underhook and turns Peterson into the cage.
Pyssy misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyssy's elbow.
Pyssy tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to work over Pyssy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyssy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pyssy.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyssy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Pyssy as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyssy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Pyssy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pyssy with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pyssy closes the distance and clinches.
Pyssy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pyssy avoiding damage.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyssy connects with a single shot there.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyssy is just out of range.
Pyssy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Pyssy.
Pyssy scores with a jab to the head.
 Peterson is rocked!
Pyssy has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pyssy finish him?
Pyssy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pyssy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peterson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pyssy is unloading with more strikes now! Peterson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pultti Pyssy!
Pultti Pyssy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 2591 p4p, 3540 weight class) and Tommy Jenkins (ranked 311 p4p, 404 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Yarmalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins clobbers Yarmalenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Yarmalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Yarmalenko's shoulder, as Yarmalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Yarmalenko.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarmalenko.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yarmalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Yarmalenko in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Yarmalenko lands a nice uppercut.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Jenkins rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Yarmalenko 's eye.
 It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yarmalenko is defending well for now.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yarmalenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yarmalenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yarmalenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins prevents Yarmalenko from getting back to his feet.
Yarmalenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yarmalenko tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins prevents Yarmalenko from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to control but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Yarmalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Tommy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarmalenko.
Both fighters circling a little - Yarmalenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarmalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko maintains the clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andriy Yarmalenko's cut is getting worse.
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jenkins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yarmalenko manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins tries to hold on but Yarmalenko postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yarmalenko unloading with bombs!
Yarmalenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A control attempt from Jenkins but he's now mounted!
Yarmalenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That has opened up Tommy Jenkins's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Yarmalenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The cut above Tommy Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenkins taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yarmalenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Jenkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andriy Yarmalenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 2118 p4p, 2438 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 306 p4p, 339 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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205
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krahujec thinking.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown but Markovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krahujec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krahujec moves out of range of the body kick.
Krahujec dodges the punch combination from Markovic.
Despite the aggression on Krahujec's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic leaves Krahujec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krahujec was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Krahujec tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Krahujec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markovic sprawls well. Markovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krahujec gets slowly back to his feet.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a counter high kick but Krahujec was just alert enough to avoid it.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
Krahujec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krahujec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krahujec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krahujec on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic has Krahujec pulled in close to control his posture.
Markovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Krahujec are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krahujec advances to mount.
Krahujec postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markovic looks a forlorn figure.
Krahujec landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Krahujec there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec unloads with some shots from mount but Markovic bucks and avoids them well.
Markovic is in a horrible position here. Krahujec smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krahujec lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Krahujec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Krahujec.
Krahujec dominating with strikes here.
 Markovic is rocked!
Krahujec postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Markovic bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Krahujec and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Garcia (ranked 23719 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Vasil Dankovich (ranked 558 p4p, 265 weight class). Vasil Dankovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280
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10 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabe Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Vasil Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a right and a left that Dankovich avoids nicely.
It seemed like Dankovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dankovich sprawls well. Dankovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Dankovich gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dankovich breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dankovich with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankovich defends it nicely.
Gabe Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich drops Garcia with a naaaaasty hook - Garcia is in real trouble here! Dankovich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panagiotis Nikolau (ranked 535 p4p, 298 weight class) and Vasko Madzarov (ranked 72 p4p, 40 weight class). Madzarov has chosen UNDER THE BRIDGE as his entrance music. Panagiotis Nikolau had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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228
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panagiotis Nikolau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madzarov scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madzarov.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Madzarov slips the punch.
Madzarov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Madzarov connects with a right hand. Nikolau shakes it off.
Madzarov scores with a one two! Nikolau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Madzarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolau, as that shot connected.
Madzarov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madzarov looks to land a body kick but Nikolau moved away.
As Madzarov backs away, Nikolau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madzarov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Madzarov is predictable there
and Nikolau counters with a big head kick but Madzarov shrugs it off.
Madzarov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Madzarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Madzarov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Madzarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madzarov slips a straight right by Nikolau.
Madzarov looks for the body kick but Nikolau saw that one coming.
Madzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolau throws a sloppy body shot
and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madzarov takes a swing at Nikolau's ribcage but misses.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Madzarov.
Nikolau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madzarov drives through and clinches with Nikolau against the cage.
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!
Madzarov gets through Nikolau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Madzarov's head.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Madzarov landing knees to the body.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikolau is defending well for now.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the cage.
Madzarov has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
Madzarov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Madzarov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madzarov.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Madzarov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikolau won't want to take too many of those.
Nikolau is breathing heavily.
Madzarov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Madzarov.
Madzarov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madzarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow.
Madzarov working Nikolau over with knees to the body.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madzarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands an uppercut.
Madzarov lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Madzarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madzarov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madzarov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikolau tries a knee to the head but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Madzarov.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Madzarov.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Madzarov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside.
Nikolau avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov dominated that round.
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.
Nikolau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
Nikolau throwing a counter right hand but Madzarov manages to avoid it.
Nikolau closes the distance but Madzarov moves to the side
and Madzarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madzarov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madzarov throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolau moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madzarov swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolau wants to clinch but Madzarov slips to the side
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikolau's knee momentarily.
Madzarov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Madzarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov throws the kick towards the body but Nikolau avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Nikolau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madzarov misses with a body kick.
Nikolau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madzarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Madzarov finds it's way through Nikolau's defenses.
Madzarov misses with a straight left.
Nikolau throws a counter high kick but Madzarov was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madzarov misses with a low kick.
Madzarov tries to clinch there but Nikolau circles away.
Nikolau drops his hands momentarily and Madzarov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikolau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a nice body shot.
Nikolau wants to clinch up but Madzarov keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Madzarov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Madzarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madzarov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Madzarov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nikolau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madzarov. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Madzarov.
Madzarov dips to his left and cracks Nikolau with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madzarov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Madzarov. That's going to slow Nikolau down.
Madzarov lands with a straight right. Nikolau didn't see that one coming.
Madzarov pushes Nikolau away with a front kick.
Madzarov has Nikolau up against the cage in a clinch.
Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikolau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madzarov feints and then cracks Nikolau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikolau down.
Nikolau has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Madzarov darts in and clinches Nikolau up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Still in the clinch, Madzarov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madzarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov lands a left hand.
Madzarov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madzarov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikolau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikolau misses with a knee strike.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Madzarov lands a shoulder strike.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Madzarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolau.
Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madzarov.
Madzarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikolau avoids the damage to the body.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov working Nikolau over with knees to the body.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Madzarov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Madzarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolau.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madzarov.
Madzarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madzarov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikolau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madzarov landing knees to the head.
It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Madzarov.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madzarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Madzarov lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Madzarov obliges.
Oh Nikolau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madzarov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madzarov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Madzarov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madzarov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasko Madzarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madzarov 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasko Madzarov!
A very excited looking Vasko Madzarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 348 p4p, 554 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 49 p4p, 72 weight class). Dragneel comes to the cage accompanied by Come the Fire Dragon. Honorio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel stuffs the takedown.
Honorio fails with a takedown attempt.
Honorio throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Honorio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Honorio moves away and avoids it.
Honorio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Honorio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet.
Dragneel is looking for a sweep.
Dragneel is trying to buck Honorio off.
Honorio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dragneel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Honorio's guard! Nice work there by Dragneel!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a sloppy strike and Honorio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dragneel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Honorio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linkavitch Chomofsky (ranked 226 p4p, 663 weight class) and Beanin Jiet (ranked 29 p4p, 86 weight class). Chomofsky comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Sleeping Giant. Beanin Jiet told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Linkavitch Chomofsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beanin Jiet!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chomofsky.
Jiet looks to throw the jab but Chomofsky is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomofsky. Jiet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chomofsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Jiet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chomofsky.
Jiet misses with some punches.
Chomofsky has hold of one of Jiet's legs. Jiet is fighting the takedown attempt but Chomofsky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chomofsky wants to pass the guard but Jiet is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chomofsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jiet wants to sweep but no luck.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jiet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chomofsky is really struggling to control Jiet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jiet moves forwards but Chomofsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chomofsky throws a right hand that misses
and Jiet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chomofsky scores with a hook to the body. Jiet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chomofsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jiet's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chomofsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chomofsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiet's guard.
Jiet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jiet keeping full guard, as Chomofsky tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiet keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
Jiet is pulling down on Chomofsky's head to control his posture.
Jiet wants to sweep but no luck.
Chomofsky content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jiet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chomofsky lunges at Jiet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiet's hand.
Chomofsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jiet circles away.
Jiet avoids the body shot from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiet ducks under a wild hook from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomofsky ducks under a wild hook from Jiet.
Chomofsky scores with a takedown into Jiet's guard.
Chomofsky passes Jiet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chomofsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jiet! But no joy.
Chomofsky lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jiet.
Linkavitch Chomofsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiet staying out of range there.
Chomofsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Chomofsky thuds a left hand into Jiet's body.
Chomofsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky wants to pass the guard but Jiet is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky'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.
Jiet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chomofsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chomofsky wants to take a breather but Jiet is having none of it.
Chomofsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chomofsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jiet is just riding it out for now. Chomofsky eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Chomofsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chomofsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chomofsky controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jiet has hold of Chomofsky's hands but Chomofsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chomofsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chomofsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jiet is just riding it out for now. Chomofsky eventually gives up the hold.
Chomofsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jiet is looking for a sweep. Chomofsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chomofsky trying to mount his opponent but Jiet defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that second round.
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.
Chomofsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiet moves away.
Jiet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jiet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chomofsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiet can do to turn this around?
Chomofsky digs a good body shot into Jiet's ribs.
Chomofsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiet manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jiet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chomofsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chomofsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiet manages to avoid it.
Jiet throws out a counter right but Chomofsky avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown attempt - Jiet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chomofsky tries to pass to full mount but Jiet defends it.
Chomofsky is trying to work for a kimura but Jiet is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiet is looking for a sweep. Chomofsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chomofsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiet defending well though.
Chomofsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jiet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jiet is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomofsky.
Chomofsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiet defending well though.
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.
Chomofsky trying to control the action but Jiet is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jiet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chomofsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Chomofsky.
Jiet throws a hook to the side of Chomofsky's head but Chomofsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chomofsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiet defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot.
Chomofsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jiet swivels and escapes.
Jiet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chomofsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jiet tries to avoid it but Chomofsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jiet to the ground. Jiet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chomofsky misses with a wild body shot.
Jiet throws out a counter right but Chomofsky avoids it with no problem.
Chomofsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jiet's hands.
Chomofsky is looking to wear down Jiet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chomofsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet tries to move into range but Chomofsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiet misses with an uppercut. Chomofsky saw that one coming.
Chomofsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky throws a looping overhand right but Jiet ducks down to avoid it.
Jiet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chomofsky.
Jiet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chomofsky manages to avoid it.
Chomofsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chomofsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jiet throws a looping overhand right but Chomofsky ducks down to avoid it.
Jiet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jiet misses with a looping right.
Chomofsky tries to counter with a takedown but Jiet is quick to defend against it.
Chomofsky connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chomofsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiet throws a hook but Chomofsky blocks it.
Chomofsky works Jiet's body with a nice hook.
Chomofsky throws out a loose jab but Jiet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiet ducks under a wild hook from Chomofsky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chomofsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiet thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiet lands with a good body shot.
Jiet misses with a straight right.
Jiet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jiet wants it to stay on the feet.
Jiet gets caught flat footed, as Chomofsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jiet trying to control the position.
Chomofsky postures up in Jiet's guard and throws a big left but Jiet blocks it.
Chomofsky postures up in Jiet's guard and throws a big left but Jiet blocks it.
Chomofsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chomofsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomofsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky had his way with Beanin Jiet in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chomofsky misses with a looping left.
Jiet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chomofsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jiet moves out of range as Chomofsky strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Chomofsky misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jiet! But no joy.
Chomofsky shoots in but Jiet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet slips a jab from Chomofsky.
Jiet lands with a cross.
Chomofsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jiet to the mat! Jiet manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky trying to control but Jiet is working from the bottom.
Chomofsky wants to pass the guard but Jiet is keeping the position.
Chomofsky stopping the sweep attempt from Jiet.
Jiet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chomofsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beanin Jiet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chomofsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chomofsky scores with the left hand. Jiet knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chomofsky.
Chomofsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Chomofsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiet pinned against the cage. Jiet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chomofsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jiet to the mat! Jiet manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chomofsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chomofsky slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chomofsky is keen to just control but Jiet is a slippery customer.
Jiet wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Linkavitch Chomofsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jiet is in trouble now - Chomofsky has advanced to mount!
Chomofsky tries to control but Jiet wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linkavitch Chomofsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chomofsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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