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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Goble (ranked 23018 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Lou Gotch (ranked 354 p4p, 54 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Goble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Goble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goble fails with the takedown
and Goble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goble with a poor takedown
and Gotch counters with a left and a right that stings Goble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goble backs up against the cage.
Goble gets a double leg takedown into Gotch's guard.
Goble won't allow Gotch to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble won't allow Gotch to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gotch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gotch for as long as he can get away with.
Gotch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is still trying to improve position.
Goble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
Lou Gotch 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amakusa Saneuji (ranked 1347 p4p, 764 weight class) and Pho Hunna (ranked 102 p4p, 60 weight class). Amakusa Saneuji has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amakusa Saneuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saneuji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saneuji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saneuji tries for a takedown but Hunna circles away easily
and Hunna counters with a straight right hand.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hunna to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amakusa Saneuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saneuji manages to avoid it.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt - Hunna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saneuji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt - Hunna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Hunna misses.
Saneuji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunna sprawls and moves away.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saneuji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunna counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saneuji drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saneuji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saneuji is sitting in close to Hunna's body. Hunna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Saneuji is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Saneuji is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hunna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pho Hunna!
A relieved looking Pho Hunna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kangaroo Jack (ranked 1587 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Kirill Berkut (ranked 126 p4p, 84 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kangaroo Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Berkut there.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack moves forwards but Berkut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berkut shoots and misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berkut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berkut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack with a hook.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack is wriggling around but Berkut manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack is looking to escape.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berkut on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 Jack is rocked!
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. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut not doing much here.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berkut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berkut is taking a breather. Jack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to stand.
Jack's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Berkut working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Jack is out! Berkut gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 1423 p4p, 763 weight class) and Petr Kuzmitch (ranked 181 p4p, 104 weight class). Batu Otgonbayar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Petr Kuzmitch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Kuzmitch is having none of it.
Otgonbayar has closed the distance and engaged Kuzmitch in a clinch.
Kuzmitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmitch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmitch pushes Otgonbayar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
Kuzmitch gets through Otgonbayar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuzmitch breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar rushes Kuzmitch and presses him up against the cage.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmitch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Kuzmitch lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmitch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuzmitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
Kuzmitch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otgonbayars head.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmitch scores with a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Otgonbayar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Otgonbayar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuzmitch can turn it around.
Kuzmitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuzmitch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuzmitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzmitch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch lands a body punch.
Otgonbayar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzmitch.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuzmitch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otgonbayar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuzmitch scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Kuzmitch as the two fighters clinch.
Kuzmitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuzmitch lands an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch lands with a right to the head.
Kuzmitch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuzmitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
Kuzmitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otgonbayar.
Kuzmitch blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmitch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Otgonbayar to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmitch.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmitchs head.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch lands with a light punch inside.
Kuzmitch digs a right hand underneath Otgonbayar's ribcage. Otgonbayar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kuzmitch.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmitch.
Otgonbayar takes a shot to the head.
Kuzmitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Kuzmitch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otgonbayar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuzmitch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otgonbayar backwards.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuzmitch lands a body shot.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmitch lands a nice uppercut.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzmitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuzmitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmitch blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Kuzmitch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmitch manages to break the clinch.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Kuzmitch keeps it at a distance.
Otgonbayar closes the distance but Kuzmitch moves to the side
and Kuzmitch counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Batu Otgonbayar has been cut.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuzmitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kuzmitch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up
and Kuzmitch lands a stunning uppercut that sends Otgonbayar to the mat!
Otgonbayar is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otgonbayar tries to kick Kuzmitch off in order to stand up. Kuzmitch Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kuzmitch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Otgonbayar's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kuzmitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batu Otgonbayar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Otgonbayar looks to clinch
and Kuzmitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuzmitch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuzmitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up
and Kuzmitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch but Kuzmitch slips to the side
and Kuzmitch counters with a big left hand that crumples Otgonbayar! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petr Kuzmitch!
A very excited looking Petr Kuzmitch 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pollos Hermanos (ranked 2610 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Sickwat Dan (ranked 300 p4p, 262 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pollos Hermanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickwat Dan !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Hermanos.
Hermanos is looking to clinch.
Dan clinches up with Hermanos and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
Dan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermanos wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanos throws an elbow that misses.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos looking to stall.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dan is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dan 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dan forces his way into half guard.
Hermanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dan pulls his head out easily.
Dan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hermanos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dan prevents Hermanos from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Hermanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hermanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dan trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Hermanos trying to control the position.
Hermanos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dan pushing down on Hermanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hermanos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dan .
Hermanos trying to hold on to Dan 's head to control him but Dan postures up.
Dan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hermanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dan lands a big elbow.
Hermanos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hermanos tries to buck Dan off but he can't manage it.
Hermanos working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sickwat Dan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermanos moves into the clinch.
Dan just leaning against Hermanos, taking a breather.
Dan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos scores with a shot to the side of Dan 's head.
Dan pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Dan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos is not content to let Dan control the position.
Hermanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermanos is pressing down on Dan 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Dan is controlling him.
Dan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dan trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Dan drops back looking for a leg! Hermanos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermanos manages to kick Dan off! Dan jumps back into Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermanos prevents Dan from improving his position.
Hermanos seems to be working for a kimura but Dan defends the submission attempt.
Hermanos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dan sees it coming and defends easily.
Hermanos decides to stand and escape the position.
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.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermanos circles away.
Hermanos moves into range and clinches up with Dan .
The referee is keeping an eye on Dan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Dan .
Come on Hermanos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermanos forces Dan back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pollos Hermanos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermanos sets himself, and Dan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hermanos avoids it this time.
Hermanos avoids the head kick by Dan .
Sloppy strikes from Dan . Those never looked like landing.
Hermanos instigates a clinch.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermanos tries to throw a body punch but Dan avoids it by throwing Hermanos back against the cage.
Pollos Hermanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dan is looking for a takedown.
Hermanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan blocking some punches.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos being controlled against the cage.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Dan moves out of range.
Dan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dan .
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
Dan can't break the clinch.
Dan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dan blocks it with crossed arms.
Dan breaks the clinch.
Hermanos clinches with his opponent.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hermanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Hermanos pushes off an throws an elbow but Dan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dan breaks from the clinch.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Dan keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermanos tries to clinch there but Dan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermanos clinches up against the cage.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermanos drives through and clinches with Dan against the cage.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermanos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Dan breaks the clinch.
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermanos as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pollos Hermanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hermanos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Pollos Hermanos!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Pollos Hermanos!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Pollos Hermanos!
Pollos Hermanos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Bakarow (ranked 784 p4p, 1745 weight class) and Alfonz Novak (ranked 108 p4p, 210 weight class). Novak has chosen A Tout Le Monde - Megadeth as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Bakarow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak connects with a couple of short punches.
Novak is in close to Bakarow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakarow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bakarow is going to stand back up.
Well, if Bakarow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Bakarow's brow.
Novak works over Bakarow with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakarow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
Novak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak distracts Bakarow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Novak is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakarow has wrist control.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak pushing down on Bakarow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands with a punch from half guard.
Novak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bakarow!
Novak landing shots from mount.
Novak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bakarow is rocked!
A big strike lands for Novak! That's really hurt Bakarow and he's turned his back - Novak keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Novak jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 1525 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Obi Ojo (ranked 172 p4p, 116 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obi Ojo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Ojo.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ojo.
Ojo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov Jr on the side of the head.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov Jr slips a straight right by Ojo.
It looked like Leonov Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ojo misses with a body shot.
Ojo throws a body punch but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Leonov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Ojo.
Ojo misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ojo counters with a crisp one two that drops Leonov Jr! Ojo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Leonov Jr to his feet! Leonov Jr is in big trouble!
Leonov Jr is rocked!
It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo knocks out Leonov Jr with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ojo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ojo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heung Min Choi (ranked 880 p4p, 1753 weight class) and Diogo Martins (ranked 68 p4p, 134 weight class). Choi comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Martins has chosen Monte Tiene Garabato as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heung Min Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws a sloppy body shot
and Martins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martins throws a shot from downtown. Choi moves away and avoids it.
Martins 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.
Choi throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi misses with some punches.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Choi.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Choi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martins up against the cage.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choi.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Choi improves position.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Choi working aggressively here.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Choi.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Martins has had enough of the clinch but Choi keeps him there for the moment.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Martins walks into a left hand.
Martins clinches.
A knee to the head by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins prevents a body shot from Choi.
Choi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Choi misses.
Martins wants to clinch up but Choi keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Martins.
Martins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi lands with a hook. Martins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martins is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it.
Martins has managed to clinch.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Choi manages to break the clinch.
Martins pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins blocking some punches.
Choi misses with some punches.
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martins moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
A short uppercut from Choi.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi manages to break the clinch.
Martins looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Martins moves forwards but Choi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martins takes one on the button.
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Choi misses
and Martins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins landing knees to the head.
It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Choi avoids a kick to the body.
Martins slips under a jab.
Martins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Choi throws a chopping leg kick but Martins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martins moves out of range as Choi strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martins tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Choi circles away.
Choi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Choi tries to clinch but Martins is having none of it.
Martins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heung Min Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins tries to clinch up but Choi circles away and keeps his distance.
Choi swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Choi lands the left hand.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Choi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martins defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
Martins throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Choi counters with a three punch combo that has Martins backing up. Martins nods at Choi to acknowledge the strikes.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut.
Martins staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins! But no joy.
A punch combination from Choi misses.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to clinch but Choi moves away
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Choi dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins wants to break free but Choi has control.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
Choi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diogo Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi wins by unanimous decision!
Heung Min Choi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaroslav Rurik (ranked 966 p4p, 1250 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 74 p4p, 94 weight class). The key to victory for Yaroslav Rurik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaroslav Rurik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurik feints and then cracks McBean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBean down.
McBean slips a straight right by Rurik.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rurik scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Rurik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rurik - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for McBean. That snapped Rurik's head back.
Rurik staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Rurik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rurik throws a leg kick
and McBean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBean is stalling in the full guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurik is pulling down on McBean's head to control his posture.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik pulls McBean in to control the position.
Rurik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
McBean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurik!
McBean is looking for a sweep.
McBean wants to control but Rurik postures up.
Rurik tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rurik tries to stand but McBean controls the position and pulls Rurik into his guard.
McBean looking for a guillotine here but Rurik defends easily.
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rurik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McBean is tightening it up a little... Rurik has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rurik reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rurik taps out! Nice BJJ there by McBean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Otto McBean!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 1417 p4p, 739 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 112 p4p, 60 weight class). Hallows has chosen POSTALMONDCLARITY as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hallows connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Hallows walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallows.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Hallows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice shot by Hallows.
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallows has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Hallows.
We've been informed that Hallows has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Hallows cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Hallows.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallows lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Hallows wants a takedown but no success here.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallows.
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!
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallows finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Hallows fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Hallows avoids a kick to the body.
Hallows with a hook.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallows.
Hallows scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Hallows scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Hallows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallows staying out of range there.
Hallows has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to keep an underhook but Hallows manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallows.
Some bone on bone action there as Hallows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Hallows's body. Hallows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Hallows blocks the low kick.
Hallows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallows.
Hallows goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Hallows gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Hallows's posture but Hallows avoids it.
Hallows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hallows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hallows is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Hallows lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hallows creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Hallows keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit sneaks back into half guard.
Hallows throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit kicks Hallows off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows misses the shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit works Hallows's body with a nice hook.
Hallows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
Hallows scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallows.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hallows.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Hallows didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Hallows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallows down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Hallows looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hallows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit motions for Hallows to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hallows clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallows clinches.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallows should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Sitsongrit cracks Hallows with a nice body shot.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Hallows presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallows misses with a body punch.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Hallows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallows.
Hallows tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works on Hallows's body with a couple of short punches.
Broady Hallows seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hallows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit presses Hallows against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hallows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hallows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Hallows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Hallows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Hallows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Hallows shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallows.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallows manages to avoid it.
Hallows dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Hallows throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Hallows 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallows doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Hallows throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hallows slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallows throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Hallows only half commits.
Sitsongrit punishes Hallows's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
Hallows dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Hallows in the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallows is just out of range.
Hallows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hallows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Hallows throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Hallows, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit works Hallows's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Hallows's legs.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Hallows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is controlling Hallows's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Hallows tries to pass.
Hallows stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallows throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Hallows slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hallows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit has control of Hallows's left arm, preventing Hallows from doing any damage.
Hallows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hallows manages to get himself to full guard.
Hallows 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Hallows looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hallows's leg. Hallows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallows misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hallows checks it.
Hallows takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit sizes up Hallows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallows avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit wins by majority decision!
After the fight, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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