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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Anderson (ranked 2306 p4p, 2301 weight class) and Nicky Manu (ranked 121 p4p, 120 weight class). Manu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes. Elijah Anderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Manu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elijah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manu to the mat. Manu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Manu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Elijah Anderson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Mondragon (ranked 2658 p4p, 22617 weight class) and Minoari Amida (ranked 137 p4p, 386 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Mondragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amida misses with a head kick.
Mondragon blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mondragon moves away from the strike by Amida.
Mondragon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amida misses with a double jab
and Mondragon counters with a shoot takedown. Amida fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amida wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amida wants to get back to full guard but Mondragon has mounted him!
Amida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amida is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Amida is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senger Line (ranked 1457 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Dodge Schotel (ranked 67 p4p, 85 weight class). Schotel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Inner Circle - Games People Play. Dodge Schotel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Senger Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Line finds it's way through Schotel's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schotel.
Schotel avoids the head kick by Line.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Schotel off the cage and back into range.
Schotel throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schotel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schotel moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Line tries to clinch up.
Schotel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schotel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schotel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Line thinking.
Line misses with a head kick.
Schotel flicks out a counter leg kick but Line steps away.
Line has closed the distance and engaged Schotel in a clinch.
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws out a loose jab but Schotel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Schotel pushes him off.
Line connects with a high kick.
Line stalks Schotel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schotel's face. Schotel staggers backwards, shaken.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Line misses with a straight right.
Schotel drives through and clinches with Line against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Schotel moves out of range easily.
Line backing away here, and Schotel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schotel.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schotel! But no joy.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schotel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Line.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Schotel blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schotel has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Line throws a combination that misses
enabling Schotel to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senger Line showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Senger Line!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Senger Line!
Senger Line wins by unanimous decision!
Senger Line 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ceph Alopodis (ranked 20913 p4p, 1702 weight class) and Josh Aldarisio (ranked 352 p4p, 84 weight class). Josh Aldarisio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceph Alopodis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldarisio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldarisio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aldarisio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldarisio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alopodis in his tracks.
No luck for Alopodis with that takedown attempt.
Aldarisio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Alopodis. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet.
Alopodis tries to move into range but Aldarisio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldarisio digs a good body shot into Alopodis's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis shoots and misses
and Aldarisio counters with a left and a right that stings Alopodis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldarisio's guard.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis pushes down on Aldarisio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Aldarisio has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Aldarisio! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Aldarisio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunter (ranked 819 p4p, 956 weight class) and Jack Phillips (ranked 40 p4p, 46 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Phillips enters the cage!
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a left and a right that stings Hunter.
Paul Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a kick to the body.
Phillips throws a fast counter high kick but Hunter manages to duck under it in time.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips lands a head kick!
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Phillips.
Phillips lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunter has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips throws a big counter head kick but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Phillips throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Paul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Hunter.
I think Hunter 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Taranin (ranked 1293 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Nick Peterson (ranked 164 p4p, 387 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Maksim Taranin has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peterson - that will leave a mark!
Taranin avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Taranin ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Taranin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Peterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson has hold of Taranin's hands but Taranin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taranin throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Taranin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peterson tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Taranin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peterson keeping hold of Taranin's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working Peterson over with strikes.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taranin.
Peterson tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Taranin throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Taranin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Taranin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Taranin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
Taranin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin working over Peterson with some ground and pound. Peterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
 Peterson is rocked!
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin lands a big elbow - Peterson 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 Taranin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksim Taranin!
A victorious Maksim Taranin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduradr Nemkov (ranked 2199 p4p, 759 weight class) and Jack Cango (ranked 240 p4p, 88 weight class). Nemkov comes into the arena with Сектор газа - Лирика blaring out of the sound system. Cango has chosen Into Action by Tim Armstrong as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduradr Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cango misses with a looping left.
Cango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Nemkov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cango misses with a combination
and Nemkov counters with a nice body shot.
Cango throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cango lands a really nice looking cross but Nemkov seems unphased.
Nemkov cracks Cango with an open hand slap.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nemkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cango can pounce on him.
Cango throws a right and a left that Nemkov avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Cango 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Cango as he connects with a hook.
Nemkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cango.
It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Nemkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Nemkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nemkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nemkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nemkov misses with a straight left.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cango.
Cango moves away from the strike by Nemkov.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cango lands a jab-cross combination.
Nemkov throws a lazy right hand but Cango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cango in his tracks.
Nemkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cango.
Cango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cango duly obliges.
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!
Cango moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nemkov connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemkov.
A swing and a miss from Cango.
Nemkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Cango misses.
Cango is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nemkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nemkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cango throws a hook to the side of Nemkov's head but Nemkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemkov with a jab.
Cango works over Nemkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Cango takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
Cango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nemkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cango.
It seemed like Cango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Cango's head but Cango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Cango releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cango!
A swing and a miss from Nemkov.
Cango takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cango scores with a shot to the body.
Cango slips a jab from Nemkov.
Cango scores with a jab to the body.
Cango throws a leg kick but Nemkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cango throws a front kick that sends Nemkov stumbling back into the cage.
Cango defending well as Nemkov loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Cango misses.
Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cango.
Cango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cango looks to land a left hand but Nemkov moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cango throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemkov counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cango misses the jab.
Cango misses with a leg kick.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nemkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Nemkov misses.
Cango misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Cango.
Cango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nemkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nemkov's hands.
Nemkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cango scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nemkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduradr Nemkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cango misses with the combination.
Cango does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cango throws a hook but Nemkov avoids it easily.
Cango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nemkov drops Cango with a left and a right! Oh, Cango is hurt - Nemkov dives into side control looking to finish!
Cango is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nemkov stands up.
Cango is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemkov finish him?
Cango swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nemkov counters with a big right hand! Oh Cango is in trouble here! Nemkov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov 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 Diego Macaco (ranked 1145 p4p, 2371 weight class) and Luca Li Citra (ranked 148 p4p, 273 weight class). Macaco's entrance music is Can’t Touch This. A fine choice. Luca Li Citra told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luca Li Citra!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaco lands a leg kick that knocks Li Citra off balance momentarily.
Li Citra throws a jab but it's blocked by Macaco.
Macaco moves forwards but Li Citra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Li Citra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Macaco's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Macaco ducks right into an uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macaco keeps Li Citra at a distance using the push kick.
Li Citra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macaco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li Citra's knee momentarily.
Macaco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li Citra. That did some damage!
Li Citra scores with a hook.
Macaco defending well as Li Citra loads up on a big left hand.
Macaco misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Li Citra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra misses with a looping right.
Macaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li Citra.
Macaco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Macaco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Li Citra.
Macaco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macaco throws a lazy right hand but Li Citra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li Citra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macaco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li Citra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco misses with a leg kick
and Li Citra counters with a right hand to the body.
Li Citra connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Macaco throws a hook but Li Citra blocks it.
Li Citra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Macaco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li Citra just misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra takes one to the side of the head.
Macaco throws a push kick but Li Citra slaps the foot to one side.
Macaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macaco misses with a hook. Li Citra ducked under it nicely.
Li Citra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Macaco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li Citra slips a straight right by Macaco.
Macaco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Li Citra jabs Macaco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Li Citra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macaco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macaco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macaco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li Citra.
A little feinted left hand from Macaco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li Citra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macaco throws an off balance right hand
enabling Li Citra to counter with a crisp jab.
Macaco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li Citra cracks Macaco with a good jab.
Macaco fakes the leg kick and cracks Li Citra in the body.
Macaco lands a head kick!
Li Citra throws a hook but Macaco avoids it easily.
Macaco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li Citra can pounce on him.
Li Citra slips under a jab.
Li Citra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li Citra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macaco at a distance.
Li Citra checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Li Citra lands.
Li Citra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Macaco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Macaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li Citra manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra misses with an uppercut
letting Macaco counter with a right hand.
Macaco throws a lazy right hand but Li Citra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li Citra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Li Citra looks to score with a jab to the body but Macaco is just out of range.
Macaco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Li Citra moves out of range of the body kick.
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Li Citra blocks a head kick by Macaco.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Li Citra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li Citra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Macaco ducks right into an uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Li Citra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li Citra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick and Macaco moves out of range easily.
Macaco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra keeps the fight on the outside.
Li Citra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Li Citra throws a poor cross that misses
and Macaco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li Citra's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
Macaco walks into a jab.
Li Citra misses the shot to the body.
Macaco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li Citra to score with a decent uppercut.
Li Citra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macaco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li Citra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macaco throws a right hand that Li Citra ducks under and follows up with a left that Li Citra also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Macaco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macaco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li Citra swings widly with a right hand
and Macaco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Macaco lands with a light punch inside.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macaco blocking some punches.
Li Citra lands an uppercut.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
Macaco lands a right hand.
A short right from Macaco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Li Citra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Macaco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li Citra. That did some damage!
Luca Li Citra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li Citra tries a head kick but it misses.
Li Citra throws out a loose jab but Macaco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra avoids the head kick by Macaco.
Li Citra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macaco.
Li Citra staying out of range there.
Macaco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Li Citra down.
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
Li Citra misses with a hook. Macaco ducked under it nicely.
Li Citra scores with a sloppy right hand. Macaco should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a hook but Macaco blocks it.
Macaco throws a lazy uppercut
and Li Citra counters with a nice uppercut.
Macaco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li Citra.
Li Citra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macaco manages to avoid it.
Macaco half committed to a counter leg kick.
Li Citra throws a body shot but no joy.
Macaco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
Jab by Li Citra.
A big left from Li Citra misses.
Macaco moves forwards but Li Citra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macaco tries to land a body kick
and Li Citra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a body shot.
Li Citra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macaco has time to react.
Macaco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li Citra lands a right hook to the body.
Macaco throws a wild body kick that Li Citra sees coming a mile off.
Li Citra misses with a straight right.
Macaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li Citra.
A big left from Macaco misses.
Macaco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macaco.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Li Citra down.
Macaco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra moves out of range as Macaco strikes.
Li Citra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li Citra throws an off balance right hand
and Macaco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Macaco.
A short right from Macaco.
Macaco scores with a hook to the body.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra is trying to stall.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
Macaco tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Macaco.
Macaco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Citra pushes Macaco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Macaco has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
Macaco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Macaco misses with a punch on the inside.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow.
Li Citra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Li Citra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Macaco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Li Citra shrugs off.
That has opened up Luca Li Citra's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Diego Macaco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macaco as Li Citra tries to tie him up.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macaco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Li Citra dodges an elbow strike from Macaco.
Macaco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco is working Li Citra over against the cage.
Macaco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Li Citra shrugs off.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
The cut above Luca Li Citra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Li Citra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Macaco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luca Li Citra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Macaco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li Citra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macaco has time to react.
Macaco slips under a jab from Li Citra.
Macaco throws a hook but Li Citra blocks it.
Li Citra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li Citra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li Citra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li Citra's corner calls for a 1-2. Li Citra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Macaco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li Citra, pushing him back against the cage.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike.
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li Citra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macaco pushes Li Citra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
Li Citra blocks an elbow strike from Macaco.
Li Citra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macaco.
Li Citra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Li Citra blocks an elbow strike from Macaco.
Li Citra digs a right hand into Macaco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macaco's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Macaco.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Macaco lands a hook that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Macaco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luca Li Citra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luca Li Citra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
After winning the bout, Diego Macaco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 387 p4p, 704 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 56 p4p, 89 weight class). Nayati has chosen Indian Calling - At War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Adriel Nayati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayati gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nayati.
Nayati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Nayati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Nayati down.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
And Nayati tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nayati won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nayati is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nayati scoring with some ground and pound.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Nayati stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit has control of Nayati's left arm, preventing Nayati from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Nayati is controlling him.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nayati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nayati is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Nayati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nayati on the ground.
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Nayati crashes against the mat.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sitsongrit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nayati off and has taken his back!
Nayati looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongrit.
Nayati is defending well here and trying to improve 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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely.
Nayati tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Nayati counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nayati.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nayati manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati seems to be looking for submissions.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sitsongrit to regain full guard.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit pushes Nayati off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Nayati with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nayati is out of range.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nayati has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Nayati off him but Nayati keeps the position.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Nayati easily there. Nayati is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Nayati cracks Sitsongrit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sitsongrit pushes Nayati away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nayati gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Nayati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nayati scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nayati working away.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Nayati working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Nayati keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
Nayati fails with the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Nayati drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nayati takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Nayati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adriel Nayati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Nayati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nayati.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Nayati tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nayati does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Nayati with that takedown attempt.
Nayati is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Nayati. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Nayati's midsection.
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!
Nayati looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Nayati dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Nayati's head and hops out.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nayati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nayati strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Nayati on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nayati or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nayati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nayati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nayati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nayati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nayati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Nayati throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit wins by unanimous decision!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 3067 p4p, 578 weight class) and Uriel Tartarus (ranked 335 p4p, 74 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartarus misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Deckel misses its target.
We've been hearing reports that Deckel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deckel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tartarus counters with a thumping low kick.
Tartarus lands a big head kick that sends Deckel tumbling to the mat! Tartarus takes a step backwards and waves Deckel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Deckel with a poor takedown
and Tartarus counters with a head kick that wobbles Deckel - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Tartarus sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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