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RSE 71: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Savaje Bebe Chai (ranked 3226 p4p, 4640 weight class) and Sean Rivers (ranked 357 p4p, 443 weight class). Chai comes to the cage accompanied by Never Fight An African. Rivers has chosen Gojira - Sphinx as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Savaje Bebe Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a counter high kick but Rivers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.
Chai cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Rivers is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
Chai lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai thumps Rivers with a low kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai blocks a jab.
Rivers slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai slips under a jab from Rivers.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a body kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rivers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers takes one to the chin there.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Chai with a jab.
Chai moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Chai.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers feints a counter leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai catches Rivers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Sean Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Rivers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Rivers catches Chai 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.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.
Rivers sends Chai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivers is motioning to the referee to let Chai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Chai is rocked!
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savaje Bebe Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nurislam Alieva (ranked 3009 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Luan Mesquita (ranked 350 p4p, 291 weight class). Nurislam Alieva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nurislam Alieva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luan Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alieva tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Alieva moves into the clinch successfully.
Alieva has Mesquita pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alieva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mesquita tumbling to the mat - Alieva dives into Mesquita's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Alieva trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Alieva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alieva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Firm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Alieva takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Alieva defending well.
Mesquita prevents Alieva from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Alieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Alieva is defending well.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Alieva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position.
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Alieva's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving.
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita pushes down on Alieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mesquita fails to advance to Alieva's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alieva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mesquita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alieva misses with a looping left.
Mesquita drops his hands momentarily and Alieva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alieva has closed the distance and engaged Mesquita in a clinch.
Alieva drags the fight down to the ground.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita won't allow Alieva to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom.
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alieva prevents Mesquita from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alieva some visible discomfort.
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Alieva regains half guard.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Alieva is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Alieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Alieva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alieva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alieva.
Alieva keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position.
Alieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is working Alieva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luan Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alieva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Alieva is looking to clinch.
Mesquita throws a hook but Alieva avoids it easily.
Alieva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.
Alieva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alieva keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alieva controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alieva looking for subs off his back but Mesquita has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alieva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva trying to control here.
Mesquita wants to control but Alieva is keeping him busy.
Mesquita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alieva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luan Mesquita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2839 p4p, 2867 weight class) and Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 349 p4p, 350 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Kenyatta misses.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenyatta's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kenyatta there.
Kenyatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenyatta throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenyatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner works Kenyatta's body with a nice hook.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenyatta throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenyatta.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Kenyatta looks to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyatta looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner punishes Kenyatta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenyatta doesn't seem phased though.
Kenyatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner with a hook.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenyatta in his tracks.
Kenyatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenyatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyatta off to one side.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenyatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Kenyatta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banner.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Kenyatta as Banner shoots in.
Banner thuds his right hand into Kenyatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Kenyatta. Kenyatta maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud.
Kenyatta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Kenyatta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner trying to control but Kenyatta is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta trying to control the position here.
Kenyatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner kicks Kenyatta off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner scores with a head kick. Kenyatta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenyatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenyatta's head.
 Kenyatta is rocked!
Banner cracks Kenyatta with a left hook right on the temple and Kenyatta goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Banner lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kenyatta is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 2382 p4p, 2109 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 271 p4p, 250 weight class). Hartford has chosen Outshined as his entrance music. Stratton Hartford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hartford lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into Hartford's torso.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Hartford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hartford scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Hartford looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hartford slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range as Hartford strikes.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Hartford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butcher back to the cage. Hartford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Butcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Hartford sizes up Butcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Hartford's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartford tries to avoid it.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford drives through and clinches with Butcher against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Hartford prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher wants to break free but Hartford has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hartford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hartford blocks the leg kick.
Butcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hartford pushes Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Hartford keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Butcher - that landed with a thud.
Hartford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford slips under a jab.
Butcher jabs at Hartford's body.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
Hartford tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Butcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hartford will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Butcher avoids it.
Hartford blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford throws a big shot that misses.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Butcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartford.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
Hartford lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford misses with a right hand
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Butcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butcher is looking to slow Hartford down with leg kicks.
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher feints and then cracks Hartford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartford down.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Butcher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Butcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butcher. Hartford shrugs it off though.
Hartford is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Hartford walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
Hartford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartford is out of range.
Hartford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher slips a jab from Hartford.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Butcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher slips under a jab from Hartford.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartford closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Butcher is working Hartford over against the cage.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Hartford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hartford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher gets through Hartford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a left hand.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Hartford backs away, Butcher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Hartford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
A good leg kick by Hartford.
Butcher throws out a leg kick but Hartford moves out of range and Butcher only half commits.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Hartford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Butcher lunges at Hartford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hartford's hand.
Butcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hartford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Butcher follows Hartford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Albodean (ranked 3147 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Frank Whitaker (ranked 362 p4p, 299 weight class). Albodean's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I ain't worried - One Republic. Frank Whitaker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Albodean saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Albodean.
Donk. Albodean catches Whitaker right on the button with a cross.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Albodean counters with a big head kick but Whitaker shrugs it off.
Albodean lands a jab to the nose.
Albodean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Albodean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albodean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Albodean counters with a big uppercut that knocks Whitaker off his feet! Albodean dives into side control looking to finish!
Whitaker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albodean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitaker, who protects the arm well.
Whitaker is still in real trouble! Can Albodean finish him?
Albodean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whitaker wants to control but Albodean postures up.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Albodean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Albodean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whitaker tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
Albodean landing strikes.
Albodean working the ground and pound.
Whitaker struggling a bit here.
Whitaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Whitaker is looking to reverse the position.
Albodean landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whitaker is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Albodean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean working the head with strikes.
Albodean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Albodean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albodean controlling the position.
Albodean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Albodean trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albodean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whitaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Albodean grinds an elbow into Whitaker's temple.
Whitaker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been hearing that Albodean has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Albodean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Whitaker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Albodean trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
Whitaker sneaks back into half guard.
Albodean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker keeping hold of Albodean's head, controlling as best he can.
Albodean lands strikes from half guard.
Whitaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Albodean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Albodean is keen to just control but Whitaker is a slippery customer.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Albodean keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Albodean dominated that round.
That's time! Albodean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whitaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albodean finds it's way round the side to connect with Whitaker's head.
Whitaker slips a jab and a cross from Albodean.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albodean manages to avoid it.
Albodean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Albodean is keen to just control but Whitaker is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean connects with a couple of short punches.
Albodean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Whitaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Nick Albodean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker is trying to stand back up but Albodean is controlling him
Still in half guard, Albodean seems content to control.
Albodean is looking to advance position but Whitaker won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Albodean passes to full mount!
Whitaker regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whitaker trying to keep a closed guard but Albodean is proving a slippery customer.
Albodean scoring with some ground and pound.
Albodean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Albodean connects with a couple of short punches.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albodean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albodean trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albodean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albodean trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Whitaker keeps trying to improve his position.
Albodean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Albodean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whitaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitaker has momentary wrist control but Albodean slips an elbow through the middle.
Albodean stands and throws Whitaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albodean trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Albodean cracks Whitaker with a big elbow.
Whitaker is looking to regain half guard here but Albodean keeps moving and retains side control.
Albodean looking to control but instead Whitaker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitaker looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albodean is stalling here. Whitaker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Albodean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Whitaker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Albodean dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Whitaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Albodean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Whitaker.
Nick Albodean is winning the standup battle so far.
Albodean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitaker pushes Albodean off but Albodean dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean cracks Whitaker with a big right hand but Whitaker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albodean cracks Whitaker with a big right hand but Whitaker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Albodean working the ground and pound from side control.
Albodean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albodean working the head and body with strikes.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Albodean connects with a decent elbow.
Albodean wants to control but Whitaker is keeping him busy.
Whitaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Albodean working away.
Check out the look on Albodean's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Albodean taking a break here but Whitaker is having none of it and regains half guard.
Albodean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Albodean is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitaker!
Albodean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitaker can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean with shots to the head and body - Whitaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Whitaker tries to hold on but Albodean pushes him away.
BOOM! Albodean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Albodean wants to control the pace but Whitaker is squirming around nicely.
Albodean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Albodean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Whitaker?
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Albodean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for Albodean! That's really hurt Whitaker and he's turned his back - Albodean keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Albodean jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
After winning the bout, Nick Albodean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Puna Soriano (ranked 2440 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Austin Stevens (ranked 296 p4p, 237 weight class). Soriano comes into the arena with Highwayman- The Highwaymen blaring out of the sound system. Austin Stevens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Puna Soriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Soriano counters with a left and a right that hurts Stevens! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Soriano jumps into full mount!
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soriano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevens is rocked!
Soriano landing punches.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can Soriano finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano drops a big elbow. That's hurt Stevens! More shots from Soriano and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puna Soriano!
After winning the bout, Puna Soriano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Detweiler (ranked 1603 p4p, 1259 weight class) and Teo King (ranked 207 p4p, 161 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Detweiler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teo King!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King instigates a clinch.
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Detweiler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Detweiler trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Detweiler is fighting to break King's control of his arms but King is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Detweiler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Detweiler trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler connects with a couple of short punches.
King keeping moving, preventing Detweiler from controlling successfully.
Detweiler looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Detweiler wants to sweep but no luck.
Detweiler trying to control the position.
Detweiler wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Detweiler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Detweiler wants to hit a sweep here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Detweiler there!
King controlling his opponent.
Detweiler can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the attempt from Detweiler to control.
Detweiler tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Detweiler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Detweiler trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Detweiler is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Detweiler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Detweiler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Detweiler pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King tries to roll over but Detweiler keeps him under control.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Detweiler is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Detweiler sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Bart Detweiler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Bart Detweiler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Detweiler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Detweiler looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King throws out a counter right but Detweiler avoids it with no problem.
Detweiler misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Detweiler misses with a looping right.
King slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler misses with a looping left.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Detweiler shoots in but no luck this time.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Detweiler with a body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Detweiler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Detweiler misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Detweiler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Detweiler throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for King.
Detweiler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from King misses
and Detweiler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a head kick but Detweiler moves out of range.
Detweiler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Detweiler counters with a takedown into side control.
Detweiler lands some shots froms side control.
Detweiler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Detweiler looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Detweiler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Detweiler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Detweiler connects with a couple of short punches.
Bart Detweiler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Detweiler from controlling successfully.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler throws a big right hand that misses.
Detweiler wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King working a defensive guard here.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Detweiler manages to get himself to full guard.
Detweiler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Detweiler being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bart Detweiler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Detweiler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Detweiler avoids the body shot from King.
It looked like Detweiler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Detweiler.
King has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the shot to the body.
Detweiler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Detweiler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Detweiler throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King counters with a body kick.
Teo King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King dips to his left and cracks Detweiler with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by King.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Detweiler is wise to it.
Teo King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Detweiler misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King swings for the body but Detweiler moves out of range.
King pushes Detweiler away with a front kick.
Detweiler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Detweiler's shoulder, as Detweiler tries to avoid the shot.
Detweiler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Detweiler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with an uppercut. Detweiler saw that one coming.
Detweiler attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Detweiler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Detweiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Detweiler walks into a straight right hand from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Detweiler lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Detweiler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Detweiler looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Detweiler looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King lands with a cross.
Bart Detweiler's cut is getting worse.
King misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Detweiler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King gets back to full guard.
King trying to control the position.
King wants to stand up but Detweiler is controlling him.
Detweiler landing some decent shots from guard.
Bart Detweiler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Detweiler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teo King.
I think Detweiler 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bart Detweiler!
A relieved looking Bart Detweiler 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 1654 p4p, 1024 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 201 p4p, 127 weight class). Apollo Creed 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed .
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Creed . That snapped Shakespeare's head back.
Shakespeare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Creed feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shakespeare sprawling to the canvas! Shakespeare rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Creed finish him?!
Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare switches off momentarily and Creed cracks him with a monster right hand! Shakespeare topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Creed dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Creed !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed !
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