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RSE 53: Bafomet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaewfah Sitsongrit (ranked 2064 p4p, 24365 weight class) and John James (ranked 151 p4p, 352 weight class). John James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John James!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Sitsongrit 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.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit.
James looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for subs from the bottom but Sitsongrit mounts him!
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit thowing shots but they're missing.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James has left one of his arms exposed and Sitsongrit doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. James screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Matson (ranked 1920 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Ansgar Thorsen (ranked 208 p4p, 290 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Matson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansgar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
Thorsen cracks Matson with a good jab.
 It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut
and Matson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsen misses with a hook
and Matson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matson misses with a hook.
Matson looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen walks into a straight right hand from Matson.
Thorsen has Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matson backwards.
Thorsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.
Come on Matson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Matson on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsen fails to land.
Matson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson.
Matson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen is looking to clinch.
Thorsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Matson misses.
Matson missing with a left hand there. Thorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsen can pounce on him.
Thorsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matson.
Thorsen throws a shot from downtown. Matson moves away and avoids it.
Thorsen throws a hook to the side of Matson's head but Matson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matson misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws a right and a left that Matson avoids nicely.
Matson ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
As Thorsen backs away, Matson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thorsen moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matson lands with a right to the head.
Matson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Matson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Thorsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short left from Matson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ansgar Thorsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thorsen checks the leg kick.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen throws a lazy right hand but Matson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorsen checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Matson.
Matson cracks a nice hook into Thorsen's ribs.
Matson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick from Matson.
Ansgar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matson misses with a looping right.
Thorsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matson.
Matson gets through Thorsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matson tries to stall but Thorsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matson misses with some punches.
Thorsen tries to throw a body punch but Matson avoids it by throwing Thorsen back against the cage.
Matson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsen fails to land.
Matson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Matson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsen closes the distance and pushes Matson back into the cage.
Thorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Matson controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsen lands a body shot.
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen moves in looking to clinch but Matson pushes him off.
Thorsen clinches.
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson presses Thorsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matson is trying to push Thorsen away but Thorsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsen.
Matson looking to stall.
Matson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matson.
Thorsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsen lands with a right hand.
Tommy Matson's cut is getting worse.
Thorsen misses the body punch
and Matson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matson misses with a double jab
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorsen avoids the body shot from Matson.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen tries to clinch up.
Thorsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Thorsen.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tommy Matson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Matson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matson throws a lazy right hand but Thorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsen at a distance.
Matson looks to land a left hand but Thorsen moved out of range nicely.
Thorsen throws a wild body kick that Matson sees coming a mile off.
Thorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matson moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen lands with a cross.
Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsen looks to land a body kick but Matson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen slips a straight right by Matson.
Matson throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matson staying out of range there.
Thorsen tries to clinch up
and Matson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matson misses with a body shot.
Matson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsen throws out a counter right but Matson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson throws a jab when Thorsen was well out of range.
A left lands for Matson.
Thorsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeez, Tommy Matson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Thorsen misses its intended target.
Thorsen tests Matson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matson scores with a jab.
Thorsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Thorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen pushes Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen scores with a shot to the side of Matson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson.
Thorsen stalling in the clinch.
Thorsen stalling against the cage.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling the position.
Matson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsen misses with some punches.
Matson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling him.
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Matson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ansgar Thorsen!
A relieved looking Ansgar Thorsen 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vino Kourov (ranked 1972 p4p, 2757 weight class) and Dodong Janjan (ranked 156 p4p, 202 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kourov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to COME ON. Janjan has chosen Love Addict 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodong Janjan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kourov throws a hook but Janjan avoids it easily.
Kourov misses with a looping left.
Kourov takes a swing at Janjan's ribcage but misses.
Janjan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Kourov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kourov lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Kourov takes one on the button.
Kourov gets a clinch.
Kourov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Janjan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kourov lands a body shot.
Janjan prevents a body shot from Kourov.
Janjan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janjan stalling in the clinch but Kourov improves position.
Kourov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janjan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kourov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kourov misses with a hook. Janjan ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Janjan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kourov. Janjan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourov tries to clinch up but Janjan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kourov tries to clinch there but Janjan circles away.
Janjan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vino Kourov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodong Janjan.
Kourov closes the distance and pushes Janjan back into the cage.
Kourov breaks from the clinch.
Kourov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kourov looks to land a combination but Janjan avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Janjan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kourov clinches with his opponent.
Janjan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kourov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kourov tries to clinch up.
Janjan slips under a jab.
Kourov scores with a jab to the head.
Kourov misses with a body shot
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kourov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Janjan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Janjan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kourov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Janjan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kourov lands with a hook. Janjan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Janjan fails with the takedown
and Kourov counters with a big right hand! Oh Janjan is in trouble here! Kourov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Kourov!
A less than humble Vino Kourov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Miller (ranked 1489 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Adrian Oyelowo (ranked 161 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Oyelowo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a jab when Oyelowo was well out of range.
A slow jab from Oyelowo misses its intended target.
Oyelowo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Oyelowo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oyelowo.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adrian Oyelowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyelowo sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oyelowo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Oyelowo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oyelowo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oyelowo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oyelowo misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyelowo avoids the body shot from Miller.
Oyelowo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Oyelowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oyelowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oyelowo on the ground.
Oyelowo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oyelowo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller wants to sweep here but Oyelowo controlling him for the moment.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller 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.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Oyelowo lands a couple of digs.
Oyelowo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oyelowo tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Oyelowo throwing strikes but missing.
Oyelowo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
Oyelowo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oyelowo won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to keep Oyelowo in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller has his hands on Oyelowo's head, controlling the position.
Oyelowo wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Black Eagle MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oyelowo's hands.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Oyelowo has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Oyelowo lands with a light punch inside.
Oyelowo pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oyelowo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo moves away from the strike by Miller.
Oyelowo misses with a wild combination.
Oyelowo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Miller misses.
Oyelowo moves away from the strike by Miller.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oyelowo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oyelowo trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Oyelowo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oyelowo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oyelowo 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.
Adrian Oyelowo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oyelowo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oyelowo is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Oyelowo wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oyelowo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oyelowo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Oyelowo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oyelowo trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Oyelowo is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Oyelowo has passed into half guard.
Oyelowo is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oyelowo is working for a submission of some sort.
Oyelowo thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Oyelowo wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oyelowo is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller wants to control but Oyelowo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oyelowo seems to be looking for submissions.
Oyelowo trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Oyelowo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oyelowo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is in trouble now - Oyelowo has advanced to mount!
Oyelowo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poor strikes thrown by Oyelowo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oyelowo.
Miller wants to hold on but Oyelowo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyelowo has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oyelowo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oyelowo lands a nice shot to the head.
Oyelowo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miller is surviving well by controlling Oyelowo's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Oyelowo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
Oyelowo thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller wants to hold on but Oyelowo pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oyelowo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oyelowo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oyelowo avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Oyelowo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oyelowo moves away.
Oyelowo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oyelowo defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Oyelowo just misses with a punch to the body.
Oyelowo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oyelowo slips a jab from Miller.
Oyelowo scores with a nice strike.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oyelowo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oyelowo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Oyelowo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Oyelowo swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a hook. Oyelowo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyelowo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyelowo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller wants to control but Oyelowo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oyelowo.
Miller wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well.
Oyelowo is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Oyelowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Oyelowo eventually gives up the hold.
Oyelowo seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Oyelowo seems to be looking for submissions.
Oyelowo passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oyelowo is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Oyelowo thowing shots but they're missing.
Oyelowo looking to finish with strikes here!
Oyelowo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oyelowo.
Joshua Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Oyelowo maintains control.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Oyelowo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Oyelowo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oyelowo throwing strikes here but Miller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller wants to hold on but Oyelowo pushes him away.
Oyelowo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oyelowo punching from mount but Miller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oyelowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Oyelowo eventually gives up the hold.
Oyelowo seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Oyelowo is very close to passing his half guard.
Oyelowo thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Adrian Oyelowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oyelowo is one step ahead there.
Oyelowo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Oyelowo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oyelowo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Oyelowo!
Adrian Oyelowo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob Walton (ranked 1523 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Breno Belmiro (ranked 121 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Bob Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Breno Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Walton swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Walton.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Walton misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Belmiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belmiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Walton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Belmiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walton doesn't seem bothered though.
Walton misses with a hook
enabling Belmiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Walton throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belmiro takes a swing at Walton's ribcage but misses.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Belmiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton misses with a low kick.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belmiro lands a head shot.
Belmiro goes for a double leg but Walton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walton continues to drive forward.
Walton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Walton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belmiro under the eye.
Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Belmiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belmiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walton connects with a solid leg kick.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and Belmiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Belmiro lands a nice shot that snaps Walton's head back.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Walton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walton is looking to counter punch.
Jim Bob Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walton scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Walton.
It looks like Breno Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro slips a jab and a cross from Walton.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Walton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro slips a jab from Walton.
A cross from Belmiro lands.
Belmiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belmiro takes a swing at Walton's ribcage but misses.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro lands an overhand right.
Belmiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walton loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Belmiro cracks a nice hook into Walton's ribs.
Belmiro moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Walton throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
Walton throws the left hand but Belmiro avoids the punch easily.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton throws a right hand that misses
and Belmiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Walton with a nice calf kick.
Walton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro scores with a hook to the body. Walton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belmiro lands with a shot to the body.
Walton misses with a hook.
Walton lands with a cross.
Walton throws a good cross that connects.
Belmiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walton throws a hook but Belmiro blocks it.
Belmiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Walton.
Walton misses with an uppercut
and Belmiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walton's guard.
Belmiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmiro advances to half guard.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walton gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Walton manages to retain guard.
Walton is trying to control the position but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belmiro throws a strike but Walton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belmiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walton stacks Belmiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Walton!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro tries to bench press Walton off him but Walton keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro manages to get back to half guard.
Belmiro is pressing down on Walton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmiro working for submissions but it's allowed Walton to get to half guard.
Belmiro trying to get back to full guard but Walton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Belmiro is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belmiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belmiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walton's head.
Walton pulls Belmiro in to control the position.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmiro trying to control but Walton is working from the bottom.
Walton wants to sweep but no luck.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Walton is retaining full guard.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jim Bob Walton is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Walton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belmiro on the side of the head.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walton.
Belmiro thuds his right hand into Walton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belmiro connects with a single shot there.
Walton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walton moves away.
Belmiro moves out of range as Walton strikes.
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro darts in looking for a takedown but Walton gets double underhooks and turns Belmiro into the cage.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walton lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Breno Belmiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Breno Belmiro's cut.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Belmiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Walton's head.
Belmiro throws a jab when Walton was well out of range.
Walton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walton.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walton, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Walton finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmiro. That snapped Walton's head back.
Nice body punch from Belmiro.
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!
Belmiro cracks Walton with a good jab.
Walton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walton scores with a nice right hand.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walton.
Belmiro walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target.
Belmiro throws a looping overhand right but Walton ducks down to avoid it.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Belmiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Belmiro's head but Belmiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belmiro! But no joy.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Walton misses with a hook
and Belmiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jim Bob Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Walton as he connects with a hook.
Walton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmiro lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Belmiro misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Belmiro. Beautiful body shot.
Walton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walton misses with a left hand
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Walton.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Walton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Walton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmiro moves away from the strike by Walton.
Walton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belmiro throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Belmiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Walton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walton missing with a left hand there. Belmiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belmiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walton lands with a nice body punch.
Walton scores with a shot to the body.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Walton.
Belmiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belmiro catches Walton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
Walton connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Belmiro. Beautiful body shot.
Belmiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walton throws a hook but Belmiro avoids it easily.
Walton looks to land a left hand but Belmiro moved out of range nicely.
Belmiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walton defends well and Belmiro ends up having to push Walton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Breno Belmiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro slips under a jab from Walton.
Walton misses with a left hand
and Belmiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belmiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Walton misses.
Belmiro works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob Walton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constable Odo (ranked 1273 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Finley McPherson (ranked 154 p4p, 122 weight class). Odo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Asking Alexandria - Morte et Dabo. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constable Odo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finley McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Odo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily.
McPherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odo throws a front kick aimed at McPherson's knee but McPherson avoids it well.
McPherson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by McPherson.
It looks like Constable Odo has been cut.
McPherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Odo blocks a jab.
Odo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McPherson misses with a right hand
and Odo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McPherson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPherson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Odo eats them both and turns towards McPherson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McPherson lands a big right hand that sends Odo crashing to the mat! McPherson stays standing though and waves Odo back to his feet!
Odo thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPherson throws a pinpoint strike between Odo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Odo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McPherson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofil Gielgud (ranked 1034 p4p, 975 weight class) and Isopaa Hunter (ranked 128 p4p, 117 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gielgud might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Witajcie W Naszej Bajce. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofil Gielgud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter forces Gielgud back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Gielgud.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gielgud.
I was talking to Gielgud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gielgud blocking some punches.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gielgud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter letting Gielgud take a breather here.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Gielgud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gielgud is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Come on Gielgud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gielgud misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gielgud up against the cage.
Gielgud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gielgud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gielgud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gielgud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gielgud slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gielgud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gielgud.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gielgud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter clinches.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Gielgud breaks from the clinch.
Hunter lands a head shot.
Gielgud lands with a nice combination. Hunter backs away looking to recover.
Hunter feints and then cracks Gielgud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gielgud down.
Hunter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Gielgud slips under a jab from Hunter.
Gielgud misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gielgud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gielgud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Gielgud is looking to score with low kicks.
Gielgud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gielgud misses with a straight right.
Gielgud misses with a looping left.
Gielgud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gielgud throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter lunges at Gielgud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gielgud's hand.
Gielgud looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Gielgud uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gielgud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gielgud misses.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Gielgud.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Gielgud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses the jab.
Gielgud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Gielgud moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gielgud doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gielgud works the jab nicely.
Gielgud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gielgud misses with a straight left.
Gielgud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gielgud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gielgud.
Gielgud tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isopaa Hunter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gielgud.
Gielgud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gielgud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gielgud.
Gielgud misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Gielgud misses.
Gielgud throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Gielgud moves out of range easily.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gielgud moves away.
Gielgud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Gielgud clinches with his opponent.
Hunter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gielgud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Gielgud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gielgud moves away.
Gielgud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gielgud misses the target.
Gielgud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Gielgud cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunter throws a hook but Gielgud avoids it easily.
Gielgud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gielgud tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gielgud.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Gielgud moves out of range of the strikes.
Gielgud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Gielgud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Gielgud slips the punch.
Teofil Gielgud is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Gielgud moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gielgud throws a head kick that misses.
Gielgud looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Gielgud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gielgud tries to clinch up.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Gielgud moves away and avoids it.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Gielgud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gielgud staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Gielgud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter clobbers Gielgud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Hunter misses.
It looked like Gielgud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gielgud.
Gielgud throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Gielgud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gielgud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Gielgud pushes him away.
Gielgud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gielgud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Gielgud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gielgud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Gielgud is just out of range.
Hunter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gielgud counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gielgud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gielgud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gielgud is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Gielgud.
It looks like Isopaa Hunter has been cut.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Gielgud is just out of range.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gielgud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gielgud connects with a jab.
Gielgud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Gielgud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gielgud moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Gielgud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isopaa Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Isopaa Hunter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gielgud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gielgud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Gielgud's head back.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Gielgud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Gielgud counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter lands a right hand.
Gielgud trying 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!
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Gielgud blocks an uppercut.
Hunter working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gielgud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gielgud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter tries to work over Gielgud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gielgud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Gielgud gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gielgud.
Hunter is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gielgud - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gielgud prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Gielgud lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gielgud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gielgud letting Hunter take a breather here.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Hunter presses Gielgud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gielgud controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gielgud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Gielgud letting Hunter take a breather here.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Hunter's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gielgud has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
 Gielgud is rocked!
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Gielgud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gielgud is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter cracks Gielgud with a nice body shot.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gielgud.
Gielgud seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Gielgud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
A short left from Hunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gielgud with a big uppercut! Gielgud tries to clinch up but Hunter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gielgud to the mat! Gielgud covers up and Hunter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isopaa Hunter!
A very excited looking Isopaa Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 982 p4p, 1257 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 129 p4p, 169 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smolarek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Easy Way Out. The key to victory for Serwacy Smolarek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smolarek defends it nicely.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smolarek lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraman.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Smolarek misses
and Suraman counters with a stiff right hand.
Suraman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suraman slips a jab from Smolarek.
Suraman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Suraman shoots and misses
and Smolarek counters with a series of strikes. Suraman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Suraman slips the punch.
Suraman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Jab by Smolarek.
Suraman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolarek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suraman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smolarek sprawls well initially but Suraman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Smolarek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suraman stalling.
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suraman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek is trying to stand back up but Suraman is controlling him
Suraman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suraman prevents Smolarek from standing back up.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smolarek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suraman on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smolarek tries to kick Suraman off but Suraman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Smolarek is defending well.
Smolarek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suraman content to control rather than advance.
Smolarek pushes Suraman off looking to stand but Suraman dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suraman fails with the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Suraman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Suraman ducks down to avoid it.
Smolarek takes a swing at Suraman's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek lands with a nice combination. Suraman backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
Smolarek drops Suraman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smolarek follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Kaepernick (ranked 2104 p4p, 1361 weight class) and Jack Grave (ranked 214 p4p, 142 weight class). Grave has chosen War Pigs - Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Jack Grave 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 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Grave!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grave slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Grave. That snapped Kaepernick's head back.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaepernick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grave's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaepernick under the eye.
Kaepernick shoots in for a double leg but Grave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grave scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Grave misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick dives in for a single leg takedown but Grave sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grave stops a takedown attempt from Kaepernick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grave breaks from the clinch.
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grave as he jumps to the side.
Grave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grave's waist but Grave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaepernick off to one side.
Kaepernick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grave bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kaepernick tries for a takedown but Grave circles away easily
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Grave stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Kaepernick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaepernick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grave swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grave throws a shot from downtown. Kaepernick moves away and avoids it.
Grave stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grave throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
Grave lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaepernick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grave! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grave throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Grave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut.
Grave lands with a cross.
Kaepernick needs to keep his hands up - Grave had a free shot at his head there.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
letting Grave counter with a right hand.
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grave sprawls well. Grave wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaepernick gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grave scores with a hook to the body. Kaepernick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaepernick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grave sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaepernick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaepernick lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Kaepernick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Grave dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grave throws a good cross that connects.
Julius Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grave throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaepernick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grave lands with a cross.
Grave scores with a jab to the body.
Grave lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grave looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Grave moves out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt
and Grave counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grave slips under a jab.
Grave lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaepernick off the cage and back into range.
Kaepernick fails with the takedown
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Grave coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaepernick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grave.
Kaepernick is rocked!
Kaepernick misses with a takedown
and Grave counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Kaepernick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kaepernick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grave counters with a big right hand! Oh Kaepernick is in trouble here! Grave follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 487 p4p, 467 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 67 p4p, 63 weight class). Duncan Farquharson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Jab by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses the jab.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston lands with a kick to the temple. Farquharson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston throws a head kick that misses
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Winston didn't expect that.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winston has Farquharson pulled in close to control his posture.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson working some strikes from top position.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Winston looking to control.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Winston blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winston can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Winston won't allow it.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Winston defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farquharson stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Winston.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
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 Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Winston swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Winston thuds his right hand into Farquharson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farquharson defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farquharson drops his hands momentarily and Winston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston sizes up Farquharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Winston.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Winston.
Winston lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Winston takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Winston connects with a body shot.
Winston clobbers Farquharson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Winston takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Duncan Farquharson has been cut.
Winston throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses the jab.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
so Farquharson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farquharson cracks Winston with a solid left hand.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Farquharson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Winston blocks nicely.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson pushes down on Winston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is positioning himself well to prevent Farquharson advancing to mount.
Farquharson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farquharson wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Farquharson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.
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 Duncan Farquharson.
I think Farquharson 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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