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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Francis (ranked 5457 p4p, 23736 weight class) and Pepe Diallo (ranked 488 p4p, 526 weight class). Pepe Diallo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diallo misses with a straight left.
Pepe Diallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diallo throws out a loose jab but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Francis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diallo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diallo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diallo throws a jab when Francis was well out of range.
Diallo throws a low kick but Francis avoids it.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diallo misses with a looping left.
Francis lands a big head kick that sends Diallo tumbling to the mat! Francis takes a step backwards and waves Diallo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Pepe Diallo has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Diallo.
Francis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Diallo collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayson Francis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranganathan Iyer (ranked 23734 p4p, 23650 weight class) and Justin Edwards (ranked 594 p4p, 590 weight class). Edwards has chosen "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. as his entrance music. Justin Edwards struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ranganathan Iyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ranganathan Iyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Iyer wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Iyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Iyer.
Edwards darts in and clinches Iyer up against the cage.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Iyer lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Iyer is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iyer down to the mat. Iyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edwards is trying to defend but Iyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer looking to ground and pound but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Iyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Edwards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iyer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards is looking to control Iyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edwards pulls Iyer in close to prevent any damage.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Iyer from controlling successfully.
Iyer looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iyer cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iyer is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Edwards taking some punishment here, with Iyer in his half guard.
Edwards has his hands clasped together around Iyer's back. He's all about the action.
Edwards is defending against the submission attempts here by Iyer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer prevents Edwards from improving his position.
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 Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Iyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Iyer circles away.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIyer.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iyer swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards leaves Iyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Iyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer manages to pull guard.
Iyer keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Iyer wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Ranganathan Iyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Iyer. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Iyer in a clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Iyer pulls Edwards into guard.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards dives in and grabs Iyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iyer pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Iyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Iyer tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Iyer's head and hops out.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Iyer.
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edwards's guard.
Edwards wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Iyer sprawls well.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iyer sprawls well. Iyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Iyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iyer throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Iyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iyer stands up from Edwards's guard - Iyer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Iyer letting Edwards take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Iyer as the two fighters clinch.
Iyer stalling the fight.
Edwards pushes Iyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ranganathan Iyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Iyer.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer won't allow it.
Iyer has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iyer tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iyer.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Iyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwards just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iyer.
Iyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranganathan Iyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranganathan Iyer!
Ranganathan Iyer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Lake (ranked 2788 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Gatis Ginters (ranked 327 p4p, 387 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by Panic Attack. 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gatis Ginters!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Lake.
It looks like Gatis Ginters has been cut.
Lake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ginters back to the cage. Lake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ginters shoots in looking for a takedown but Lake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ginters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lake takes the fight into the clinch.
Lake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ginters is trying to keep an underhook but Lake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ginters is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Lake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lake is nestled in close to Ginters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lake wants to pass to mount but Ginters is defending the position.
Lake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
 Ginters is rocked!
Lake lands a big elbow - Ginters is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Lake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cole Lake made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Clothing and Laundry NYC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arman Avangyan (ranked 3898 p4p, 3403 weight class) and Dimitri Magomedov (ranked 402 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dimitri Magomedov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arman Avangyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avangyan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avangyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan.
Magomedov trying to control but Avangyan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avangyan is one step ahead there.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov controls Avangyan momentarily but Avangyan frees himself.
Avangyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avangyan.
Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avangyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov is trying to keep Avangyan in close.
Avangyan works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Avangyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Avangyan preventing the sweep.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avangyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avangyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Avangyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avangyan wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov pushing down on Avangyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Avangyan won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avangyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov looking to control but Avangyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Avangyan dominated that round.
That's time! Avangyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avangyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Avangyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avangyan goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Avangyan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Avangyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Avangyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avangyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Avangyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov has his hands on Avangyan's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avangyan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Avangyan is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Avangyan keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Avangyan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Avangyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Avangyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Avangyan is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Avangyan manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Avangyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Avangyan tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Avangyan is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avangyan is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Avangyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avangyan off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Avangyan shoots in.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Avangyan gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Avangyan manages to retain guard.
Avangyan keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Avangyan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avangyan trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Avangyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Avangyan is working away.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan is working hard here to advance position.
Arman Avangyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avangyan is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Avangyan keeps moving.
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.
Avangyan has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Avangyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Avangyan, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avangyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avangyan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avangyan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
Avangyan tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan controlling the position well.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avangyan wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working away.
Avangyan prevents Magomedov from improving position.
Avangyan struggling a bit here.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Blackadder (ranked 3634 p4p, 3442 weight class) and Alexei Sykov (ranked 439 p4p, 420 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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6 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sykov moves out of range as Blackadder strikes.
Blackadder throws a jab when Sykov was well out of range.
Sykov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykov avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
Sykov throws a combination that misses
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackadder manages to avoid it.
Blackadder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sykov is in Blackadder's 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.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov is working Blackadder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sykov pushing down on Blackadder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykov is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
Sykov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykov 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.
Blackadder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sykov on the ground.
Sykov moves nicely into side control.
Sykov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blackadder pushes Sykov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sykov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykov wants to control but Blackadder is keeping him busy.
Sykov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sykov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackadder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sykov advances to mount.
Sykov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blackadder's face.
Sykov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sykov extends the arm and Blackadder is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 1575 p4p, 23365 weight class) and Immagunna Filerup (ranked 134 p4p, 335 weight class). Kimi Enqvist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Immagunna Filerup's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filerup shoots and misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Enqvist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Enqvist.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filerup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enqvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enqvist to the mat! Enqvist manages to get full guard.
Enqvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Enqvist, not yet.
Enqvist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Filerup tries to bum rush Enqvist with a series of wild strikes but Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filerup tries to close the distance and clinch but Enqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Enqvist gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filerup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filerup tries to clinch there but Enqvist circles away.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enqvist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup misses the shot to the body.
Filerup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Enqvist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filerup scrambles back to his feet.
Enqvist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Filerup misses
and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filerup shoots in for a double leg but Enqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filerup wants to clinch.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Filerup tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enqvist counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Filerup misses
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Enqvist swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Enqvist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist steps in with a hook that catches Filerup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Enqvist follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Filerup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist!
A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Chai (ranked 1661 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Maks Teller (ranked 213 p4p, 411 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eoin Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maks Teller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai backing away here, and Teller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai sizes up Teller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teller to score with a decent uppercut.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teller throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai slips a straight right by Teller.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Teller cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller blocks a leg kick.
Chai misses the jab.
Teller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teller has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teller's guard.
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teller wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Teller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai prevents Teller from improving his position.
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Teller defends it.
Teller gets full guard.
Teller can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teller pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Teller tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Teller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Teller tries to control Chai's body but Chai pushes him off. Teller squirms to his side and now Chai has his back!
Teller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Teller is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Teller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chai is hanging on to Teller's back as he tries to escape.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eoin Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller lands the left hand.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Teller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teller lands in his opponent's guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Teller passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Teller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is in trouble now - Teller has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller stands up from mount. Strange move.
Eoin Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Maks Teller has been cut.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teller can pounce on him.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai slips under a jab from Teller.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Teller.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Teller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Teller.
Teller moves away from the strike by Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teller misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teller cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Chai staying out of range there.
Teller avoids a kick to the body.
Teller throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eoin Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Teller tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Chai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Teller checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and Teller only half commits.
Chai defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Teller throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai scores with a hook.
Teller throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai is looking to chop away at Teller's legs.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
Chai stuns Teller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maks Teller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maks Teller's cut.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Teller misses.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai slips a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai slips a jab from Teller.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Teller scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Teller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Teller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Teller manages to avoid it.
Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Chai works Teller's body with a nice hook.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Teller misses.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Teller 's knee.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Teller back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Teller moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Jab from Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teller throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Teller misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai slips a straight right by Teller.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chai tries a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller avoids the body shot from Chai.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Teller misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eoin Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eoin Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Eoin Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodion Brown (ranked 1124 p4p, 23773 weight class) and Tommy Gun (ranked 131 p4p, 513 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodion Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gun!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Gun throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Gun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gun.
 It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Gun lands a nice looking body shot.
Gun misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gun throws out a powerful jab.
Gun clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gun throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gun tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown looks for the body kick but Gun saw that one coming.
Tommy Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Gun missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gun drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Gun jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gun!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iranian Hulk (ranked 1676 p4p, 3411 weight class) and Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea (ranked 193 p4p, 377 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Hulk moves in looking to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes him off.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
And O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea responds with a good body kick, but Hulk manages to step out the way in time.
Hulk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hulk.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a front kick but Hulk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants it to stay on the feet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes the fight into the clinch.
Hulk breaks from the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea as Hulk shoots in.
Hulk backing away here, and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hulk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is on top in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to pass the guard but Hulk is keeping the position.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea from controlling successfully.
Hulk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hulk's guard.
Hulk is looking to improve his position.
Hulk moves into full guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to pass the guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control but Hulk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to move into half guard but instead Hulk has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk passes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hulk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is just riding it out for now. Hulk eventually gives up the hold.
Hulk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hulk trying to pass the guard but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea defending well.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulk stalling away here and it's allowed O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hulk lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulk closes the distance and clinches up with O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea against the cage but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thinks about the counter body kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hulk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulk slips nicely into half guard.
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps working.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control but Hulk postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking for a sweep. Hulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is refusing to be controlled, as Hulk sits in half guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is defending against the submission attempts here by Hulk.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to control but Hulk is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hulk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has momentary wrist control but Hulk slips an elbow through the middle.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulk is one step ahead there.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has momentary wrist control but Hulk slips an elbow through the middle.
Hulk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to control the position but Hulk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is pulling down on Hulk's head to control his posture.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hulk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hulk wants to control from the top but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps moving.
Hulk gets to his feet - O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea follows without any prompting.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Hulk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sprawls well initially but Hulk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hulk working over O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea with some ground and pound. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk wants to control but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is keeping him busy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is pressing down on Hulk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hulk trying to control but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is working from the bottom.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking for a triangle but Hulk pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk landing with the ground and pound.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to control the position but Hulk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulk is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iranian Hulk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hulk has O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea up against the cage in a clinch.
Hulk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hulk wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hulk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up with Hulk and pushes him back against the cage.
Hulk goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hulk goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hulk wants to take the fight to the mat but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thinks about the counter body kick.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hulk is trying to force a seperation but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has the dominant position.
A short right from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to maintain a safe position but Hulk gets an underhook and turns O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea into the cage.
Hulk looking for a takedown.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Hulk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hulk misses with a body shot.
Iranian Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hulk instigates a clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a short shot to the head.
Hulk looking for a takedown.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to break the clinch.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hulk tries to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hulk misses with a leg kick
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a head kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk throwing a counter right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk dives in and grabs O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes down on Hulk's head and hops out.
Hulk closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick that stops Hulk in his tracks momentarily.
Iranian Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk moves to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea breaks away
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a two punch combo.
Hulk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea can pounce on him.
Hulk throws a right hand that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick that stops Hulk in his tracks momentarily.
Hulk pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is out of range and Hulk settles back down.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a right hand. Hulk shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 606 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 100 p4p, 328 weight class). Enokentiy Klimov 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleever stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cleever tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleever moves forwards but Klimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov cracks Cleever with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klimov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cleever wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleever misses with a left hand
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cleever darts in and clinches Klimov up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Klimov looks winded!
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cleever scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
Cleever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Klimov misses.
Cleever moves into the clinch successfully.
Cleever works on Klimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cleever lands a left hand.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleever scores with a hook to the body.
Cleever tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleever fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleever misses with a body shot.
Cleever cracks a nice hook into Klimov's ribs.
Cleever lands a big head kick that sends Klimov tumbling to the mat! Cleever takes a step backwards and waves Klimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Klimov is rocked!
It looks like Enokentiy Klimov has been cut.
Cleever flashes Klimov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Klimov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Klimov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cleever punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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