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NYF Challengers Series 2 PBP Commentary |
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Mike Gamble had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 161.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Rhett Marquez was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 5160 p4p, 4340 weight class) and James McAuley (ranked 489 p4p, 442 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James McAuley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAuley avoids the head kick by Probert.
McAuley throws a hook to the side of Probert's head but Probert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Probert is defended easily by McAuley.
McAuley misses with a double jab.
Probert feints and as McAuley raises his hands in defense, Probert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAuley controls Probert momentarily but Probert frees himself.
Probert stands and throws McAuley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Probert working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAuley is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Probert take his back! Uh oh - Probert has got a rear naked choke here! McAuley is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Probert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yargon Juuj (ranked 4201 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Simon Adams (ranked 466 p4p, 372 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yargon Juuj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juuj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juuj throws out the jab.
Juuj misses with a straight left.
Juuj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Juuj.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Juuj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juuj ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juuj appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juuj has time to react.
Adams connects with a body shot that sends Juuj's belly button to the back.
Adams takes a swing at Juuj's ribcage but misses.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Juuj moved out of range nicely.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juuj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juuj throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Juuj misses with a double jab.
Juuj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Juuj tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Oooooh!!! Juuj has knocked Adams down with a huge combo! Juuj steps away and waves a wobbly Adams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Adams is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Juuj ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Adams clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yargon Juuj!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faruq Farquaad (ranked 2653 p4p, 4867 weight class) and Leandro Hernandez (ranked 211 p4p, 325 weight class). Faruq Farquaad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faruq Farquaad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leandro Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquaad misses with a looping left.
Farquaad sets himself, and Hernandez steps forward looking for the clinch! Farquaad avoids it this time.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Farquaad is avoiding it.
Farquaad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Farquaad looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquaad.
Farquaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquaad.
Farquaad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farquaad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farquaad defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Farquaad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquaad connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Farquaad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquaad throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Farquaad is avoiding it.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farquaad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faruq Farquaad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Hernandez.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Farquaad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquaad.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Farquaad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Farquaad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquaad throws out the jab.
Farquaad scores with a nice right hand.
Farquaad looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquaad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farquaad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farquaad misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farquaad looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Farquaad circles away.
Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquaad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Farquaad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farquaad just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Farquaad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez shoots in but Farquaad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farquaad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Farquaad throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Farquaad sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquaad throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Farquaad leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farquaad misses with an uppercut.
Farquaad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farquaad smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farquaad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farquaad avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faruq Farquaad 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.
Farquaad leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez slips a jab from Farquaad.
Farquaad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
A jab from Farquaad misses.
Hernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Farquaad misses.
Farquaad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farquaad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farquaad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Farquaad misses.
Farquaad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Farquaad feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Farquaad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farquaad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farquaad but Farquaad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faruq Farquaad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Farquaad counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farquaad.
Leandro Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquaad loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Farquaad cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farquaad lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
Faruq Farquaad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Farquaad gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Farquaad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Farquaad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Farquaad is having none of it.
Farquaad is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Farquaad misses.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Farquaad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hernandez.
Hernandez defending well as Farquaad loads up on a big left hand.
Farquaad lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
Faruq Farquaad is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Farquaad connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquaad.
Hernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farquaad defends it well.
A nice combination there by Hernandez.
A lazy body kick from Hernandez
and Farquaad counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Farquaad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farquaad looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Farquaad misses the target.
Farquaad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farquaad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez defending well as Farquaad loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Farquaad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Farquaad.
Farquaad missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farquaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Farquaad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Farquaad digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Farquaad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez stuns Farquaad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farquaad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquaad.
Despite the aggression on Hernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Farquaad misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farquaad finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farquaad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farquaad works the jab nicely.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Farquaad is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hernandez.
Farquaad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faruq Farquaad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Farquaad.
Farquaad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Farquaad misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Farquaad does it's job there.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farquaad sprawls well. Farquaad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Farquaad.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farquaad is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Farquaad circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquaad avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farquaad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquaad misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquaad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farquaad misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Farquaad.
Hernandez wants to counter the offense by Farquaad and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Farquaad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquaad cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farquaad, as that shot connected.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Farquaad throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Farquaad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faruq Farquaad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
A quick step to the side and Farquaad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquaad misses with a body shot.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez takes one to the side of the head.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farquaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquaad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
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!
Hernandez tries to clinch but Farquaad is having none of it.
Hernandez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farquaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farquaad loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Farquaad throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Farquaad.
Farquaad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farquaad counters with a straight right hand.
Farquaad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hernandez on the side of the head.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquaad misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farquaad scores with a hook.
Farquaad throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farquaad missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hernandez defending well as Farquaad loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Farquaad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad misses with a looping left.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farquaad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Farquaad circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquaad misses the target.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Farquaad circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farquaad looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farquaad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquaad misses with a hook.
Farquaad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez moves out of range as Farquaad strikes.
Leandro Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Farquaad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faruq Farquaad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farquaad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faruq Farquaad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wagner (ranked 2809 p4p, 5591 weight class) and Erich Von Lewinksi (ranked 318 p4p, 520 weight class). Von Lewinksi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: German Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Von Lewinksi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lewinksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Lewinksi somewhat.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Von Lewinksi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erich Von Lewinksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lewinksi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wagner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Von Lewinksi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Von Lewinksi avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Von Lewinksi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lewinksi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner is trying to buck Von Lewinksi off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wagner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Von Lewinksi slips the punch.
Von Lewinksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Lewinksi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Lewinksi on the ground.
Von Lewinksi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagner's coaches at Gumburcules Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get an arm triangle but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Lewinksi is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lewinksi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lewinksi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Lewinksi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Von Lewinksi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wagner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura but Wagner is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Lewinksi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Lewinksi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Lewinksi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wagner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Von Lewinksi drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wagner is trying to get back to his feet.
Von Lewinksi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wagner, who protects the arm well.
Von Lewinksi wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Von Lewinksi is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Lewinksi is controlling him well.
Von Lewinksi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura but Wagner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Von Lewinksi 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.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Lewinksi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Von Lewinksi shoots in and bounces Wagner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Von Lewinksi isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Lewinksi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Lewinksi trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lewinksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lewinksi trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Lewinksi stops Wagner from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi lands a couple of digs.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Von Lewinksi tries to pass.
Von Lewinksi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Von Lewinksi from controlling successfully.
Von Lewinksi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Lewinksi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Lewinksi drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Von Lewinksi off! Von Lewinksi jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Wagner wants to stand but Von Lewinksi is controlling the position.
Von Lewinksi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Lewinksi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wagner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Von Lewinksi prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Von Lewinksi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Lewinksi prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Von Lewinksi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Von Lewinksi is breathing heavily.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lewinksi's elbow.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lewinksi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wagner tries a body shot but Von Lewinksi blocks it.
Von Lewinksi looking for a takedown.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Von Lewinksi avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner tries a body shot but Von Lewinksi blocks it.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner tries a body shot but Von Lewinksi blocks it.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Von Lewinksi avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Von Lewinksi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Lewinksi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
Von Lewinksi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wagner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Von Lewinksi avoids nicely.
Von Lewinksi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Von Lewinksi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Von Lewinksi saw that one coming.
Von Lewinksi shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Von Lewinksi slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner gets caught napping as Von Lewinksi dives in and scores a takedown. Wagner manages to retain guard.
Wagner wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Lewinksi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lewinksi shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagner stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi. Von Lewinksi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Von Lewinksi's head but Von Lewinksi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Lewinksi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Von Lewinksi manages to avoid it.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Von Lewinksi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Lewinksi fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner leaves Von Lewinksi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wagner throws the left hand but Von Lewinksi avoids the punch easily.
Von Lewinksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Lewinksi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Von Lewinksi moved out of range.
Von Lewinksi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Von Lewinksi pushes Wagner against the cage but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Von Lewinksi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lewinksi.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lewinksi feints the counter takedown.
Von Lewinksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Von Lewinksi moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Wagner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bruce Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lewinksi walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wagner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Lewinksi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wagner throws a hook but Von Lewinksi avoids it easily.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Lewinksi.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Von Lewinksi fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lewinksi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Lewinksi defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lewinksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Lewinksi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Von Lewinksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lewinksi can do to turn this around?
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lewinksi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Von Lewinksi shoots in.
Von Lewinksi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
Von Lewinksi tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Lewinksi ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Von Lewinksi on that attempt.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Lewinksi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Von Lewinksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wagner sizes up Von Lewinksi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Von Lewinksi with that takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Lewinksi shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Von Lewinksi moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Lewinksi slips a jab from Wagner.
Von Lewinksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Von Lewinksi dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Lewinksi tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looks to land a left hand but Von Lewinksi moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Wagner.
A big left from Wagner misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Lewinksi gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner connects with a right hand. Von Lewinksi shakes it off.
Von Lewinksi ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Von Lewinksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
A victorious Bruce Wagner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Wilson (ranked 2586 p4p, 3698 weight class) and Nuur Ibraahim (ranked 324 p4p, 428 weight class). The key to victory for Liam Wilson 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nuur Ibraahim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibraahim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Ibraahim lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Ibraahim misses with a straight left.
Ibraahim throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibraahim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Ibraahim in the body.
Ibraahim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson slips under a jab from Ibraahim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraahim blocks a head kick by Wilson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibraahim! But no joy.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Ibraahim.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibraahim circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibraahim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Despite the aggression on Ibraahim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilson punishes Ibraahim's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range as Ibraahim strikes.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibraahim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
Ibraahim connects with a jab.
Ibraahim checks a low kick from Wilson.
Ibraahim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
Nuur Ibraahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ibraahim misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim scores with a body shot.
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Ibraahim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Ibraahim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibraahim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibraahim's head.
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
Ibraahim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Ibraahim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Wilson - just one landing.
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!
Ibraahim misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ibraahim scores with a jab.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim 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.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibraahim scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Ibraahim finds it's target.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Ibraahim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuur Ibraahim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibraahim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Ibraahim looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Ibraahim just gets out of the way.
Ibraahim moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
A jab from Ibraahim misses.
As Ibraahim backs away, Wilson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibraahim thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraahim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuur Ibraahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ibraahim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibraahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibraahim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Ibraahim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wilson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ibraahim throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibraahim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibraahim throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibraahim checks a leg kick.
Ibraahim swinging wildly here.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibraahim throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Ibraahim.
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!
Ibraahim connects with the punch.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibraahim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liam Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Ibraahim avoids the body shot from Wilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Ibraahim misses.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibraahim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Ibraahim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Ibraahim misses with a wild combination.
Ibraahim misses with a body shot.
A cross from Ibraahim lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Ibraahim avoids them all with ease.
Ibraahim misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Ibraahim finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibraahim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Ibraahim avoids nicely.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuur Ibraahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ibraahim throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Ibraahim throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibraahim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a head kick but Ibraahim moves out of range.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraahim feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Ibraahim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ibraahim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Ibraahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibraahim as he connects with a hook.
Ibraahim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Ibraahim jabs at Wilson's body.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibraahim throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Ibraahim does it's job there.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibraahim.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Ibraahim checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibraahim throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibraahim connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Ibraahim.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Ibraahim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ibraahim to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibraahim counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Ibraahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibraahim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibraahim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilson misses its target.
Ibraahim catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim misses the shot to the body.
Ibraahim throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Ibraahim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ibraahim misses.
Wilson throws a quick counter head kick but Ibraahim was just out of range.
Ibraahim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Ibraahim lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but Ibraahim is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ibraahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibraahim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Jab from Ibraahim.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liam Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibraahim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuur Ibraahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibraahim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuur Ibraahim!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mihigo Munyentwali (ranked 2685 p4p, 3403 weight class) and Owen Tooogood (ranked 280 p4p, 339 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihigo Munyentwali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Tooogood!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munyentwali looks to land a right hand but Tooogood moved out of range.
Munyentwali throws the left hand but Tooogood avoids the punch easily.
Tooogood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tooogood has his takedown stuffed
and Munyentwali counters with a one-two to the body.
Munyentwali tries to sprawl but Tooogood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Munyentwali is looking for a sweep. Tooogood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munyentwali controlling the position for now.
Munyentwali tries to roll over but Tooogood keeps him under control.
Tooogood is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Munyentwali is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Owen Tooogood!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Saragih (ranked 1513 p4p, 767 weight class) and Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 121 p4p, 64 weight class). Jack Saragih could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volodimir Borrisinov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borrisinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saragih.
Borrisinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saragih swivels and escapes.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Saragih.
Borrisinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saragih to the ground. Borrisinov is now in Saragih's guard.
Saragih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saragih has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Borrisinov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saragih fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saragih cracks Borrisinov with a nice body shot.
Borrisinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saragih is defending well.
Saragih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saragih as he avoids it easily.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saragih pushes Borrisinov off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saragih lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Saragih coming out on top.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih throws a lazy right hand but Borrisinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Saragih wants to slow Borrisinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Saragih is looking to score with low kicks.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saragih but Saragih pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saragih attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Saragih lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saragih throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borrisinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Borrisinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saragih ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Saragih.
Saragih misses with a combination
and Borrisinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saragih!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov lands some shots froms side control.
Saragih wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Borrisinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saragih down.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Saragih knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borrisinov on the ground.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is dominant here and he's now got Saragih's back!
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Saragih. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Borrisinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Saragih's head.
Borrisinov controls the position.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Borrisinov lands strikes to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Saragih.
Borrisinov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Borrisinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Saragih hold on?
Borrisinov has good solid back control here.
Saragih is trying to stand back up.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Saragih!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov is landing with strikes from the back.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Saragih has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov has Saragih flattened out and is raining down punches.
Borrisinov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Borrisinov controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borrisinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Borrisinov is landing with strikes. Saragih can't take much more of this.
Saragih is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih dominated that round.
That's time! Saragih's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Saragih.
Borrisinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saragih sprawls well. Saragih wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borrisinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Saragih thuds his right hand into Borrisinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saragih pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borrisinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borrisinov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Saragih pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Borrisinov back to the cage. Saragih follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Borrisinov is rocked!
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saragih defends it nicely.
Borrisinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Saragih finish him?
Saragih throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borrisinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saragih's guard.
Borrisinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Saragih has momentary wrist control but Borrisinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Volodimir Borrisinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saragih striking off his back but it's not causing Borrisinov any problems.
Borrisinov stops Saragih from standing up.
Borrisinov is in close to Saragih's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Borrisinov slips nicely into half guard.
Borrisinov stalling.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ground and pound from Borrisinov.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saragih is in trouble now - Borrisinov has advanced to mount!
Borrisinov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Borrisinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saragih hang on?
Borrisinov cracks Saragih with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Borrisinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borrisinov looking to control but Saragih is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borrisinov lands with some strikes.
Saragih tries to hold on but Borrisinov pushes him away.
Borrisinov is landing with some decent strikes but Saragih is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saragih is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Borrisinov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borrisinov lands a heavy elbow.
Saragih is looking to improve his position but Borrisinov isn't that keen on the idea.
Borrisinov content just to control the position here.
Borrisinov blocks Saragih's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Borrisinov controlling the position easily from mount.
Saragih manages to control the position for a moment.
Saragih wants to hold on but Borrisinov pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov is landing with some decent strikes but Saragih is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saragih tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borrisinov lands a big elbow.
Borrisinov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borrisinov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Borrisinov with a couple of short strikes.
Borrisinov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borrisinov controlling from the full mount.
Borrisinov dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Saragih, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saragih avoids it really well and circles away.
Saragih misses with an uppercut. Borrisinov saw that one coming.
Borrisinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saragih circles away.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saragih defends well and Borrisinov ends up having to push Saragih into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saragih tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borrisinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saragih cracks Borrisinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borrisinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saragih to score with a decent uppercut.
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saragih misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Saragih as Borrisinov shoots in.
Saragih tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borrisinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borrisinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saragih on his heels. He'll look to pass Saragih's guard now, I'm sure.
Saragih pushes Borrisinov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saragih sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into Saragih's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saragih pushes Borrisinov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saragih throws a body punch but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Saragih sprawls well.
Saragih slaps away a takedown attempt from Borrisinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saragih misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borrisinov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borrisinov distracts Saragih with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control but Saragih is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov content to stall in guard here.
Borrisinov cracks Saragih with a solid left hand.
Borrisinov stops Saragih from standing up.
Saragih is trying to control the position but Borrisinov postures up.
Borrisinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up with Saragih, looking for a takedown. Borrisinov pushes Saragih against the cage but Saragih circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borrisinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrisinov.
Saragih takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borrisinov grinds an elbow into Saragih's temple.
Saragih is not content to let Borrisinov control the position.
Borrisinov is putting a hurting on Saragih here, landing some big shots from side control.
Saragih is looking for a sweep.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Saragih is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov cracks Saragih with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borrisinov advances nicely into full mount.
Borrisinov with shots to the head and body - Saragih looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Saragih takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Borrisinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borrisinov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saragih is squirming around, avoiding Borrisinov's attempts to control the action.
Borrisinov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saragih's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saragih fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saragih buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borrisinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borrisinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saragih.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saragih enables Borrisinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saragih manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Borrisinov trying to control but Saragih is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borrisinov trying to control but Saragih is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borrisinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saragih wants to stand and escape but Borrisinov is having none of it.
Saragih is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Borrisinov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov goes for a takedown attempt but Saragih pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saragih wants to clinch.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saragih defends it nicely.
Borrisinov needs to keep his hands up - Saragih had a free shot at his head there.
Saragih with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saragih connects with a body shot that sends Borrisinov's belly button to the back.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Saragih's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saragih pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Saragih is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saragih digs a good hook to Borrisinov's body.
Jack Saragih is winning the standup battle so far.
Borrisinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack Saragih is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saragih defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov walks into a straight right hand from Saragih.
Saragih with the inside leg kick.
Borrisinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saragih sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrisinov somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borrisinov checks a low kick from Saragih.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borrisinov dives in and scores a takedown into Saragih's guard.
Saragih will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saragih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saragih is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borrisinov is controlling him.
Borrisinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Saragih gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saragih trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov is controlling Saragih's posture.
Saragih won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Borrisinov pulls Saragih in close to his closed guard and prevents Saragih from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saragih would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saragih won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Borrisinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saragih pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saragih as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Saragih misses its target.
Saragih misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borrisinov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Saragih to counter with a crisp jab.
Saragih is looking to wear down Borrisinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Saragih. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Borrisinov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saragih defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih had his way with Volodimir Borrisinov in 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 is the final round!
Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saragih as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Saragih wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Saragih does it's job there.
Saragih throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Saragih misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov tries for a takedown but Saragih sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Saragih has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a poor takedown
and Saragih counters with a big head kick but Borrisinov shrugs it off.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saragih napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borrisinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borrisinov working the head with strikes.
Borrisinov scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov happy to just control the position for now.
Saragih on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saragih is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borrisinov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Saragih wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Saragih is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Borrisinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Saragih looks to move to half guard but instead Borrisinov has passed into mount! Damn!
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Saragih has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Saragih has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Volodimir Borrisinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrisinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Borrisinov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Saragih. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Borrisinov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Borrisinov controls the position.
Borrisinov trying to control momentarily.
Borrisinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saragih haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is taking a good look at Saragih as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Borrisinov!
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet but Borrisinov has full control of the position and if anything, Saragih has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Saragih hold on?
Saragih is trying to stand back up.
Borrisinov wants to control but Saragih is keeping busy.
Jack Saragih is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borrisinov working for the choke.
Borrisinov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saragih doesn't escape.
Borrisinov missing with strikes.
Saragih trying to control the hands but Borrisinov breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saragih manages to stand up with Borrisinov still on his back. Eventually Borrisinov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Nice takedown defense from Saragih. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Borrisinov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saragih working a defensive guard here.
Saragih wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saragih lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Saragih manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borrisinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saragih throws a counter high kick but Borrisinov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Saragih lands with a straight right. Borrisinov didn't see that one coming.
Saragih moves into range and clinches up with Borrisinov.
Saragih prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Saragih showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saragih 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Saragih!
Jack Saragih thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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