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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 1557 p4p, 1346 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 156 p4p, 136 weight class). Alderidge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Portland, Oregon. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sebastion Lynar enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar lands with a good body shot.
Lynar slips a jab and a cross from Alderidge.
Lynar darts in looking for a takedown but Alderidge gets double underhooks and turns Lynar into the cage.
A left lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Alderidge. No joy for Lynar on that attempt.
Lynar shoots in for a double leg but Alderidge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar moves out of range of the body kick.
Alderidge scores with a nice head shot.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Lynar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Lynar blocks the low kick.
Alderidge walks into a straight right hand from Lynar.
Alderidge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynar moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alderidge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lynar.
Alderidge cracks Lynar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Alderidge shows good takedown defense.
Alderidge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alderidge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alderidge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Lynar is out of range.
Alderidge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynar shoots in but no luck this time.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Lynar slips the punch.
Lynar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alderidge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lynar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alderidge is trying to control Lynar's posture but Lynar avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge is looking to regain half guard here but Lynar keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynar happy to just control the position for now.
Alderidge prevents Lynar from moving into mount.
Alderidge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Alderidge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynar tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alderidge, who protects the arm well.
Lynar wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Alderidge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Alderidge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alderidge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynar off and has taken his back!
Alderidge cracks Lynar with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lynar from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Alderidge loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lynar hold on?
Lynar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alderidge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alderidge not allowing Lynar to control his hands.
Alderidge is punishing Lynar with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Alderidge looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Lynar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alderidge gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alderidge is landing with strikes. Lynar can't take much more of this.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lynar is defending well though. Alderidge let's go of the attempt for now.
Alderidge not allowing Lynar to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lynar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Alderidge shows good takedown defense.
Lynar misses with a double jab.
Alderidge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alderidge slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alderidge throws a solid leg kick but Lynar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alderidge.
Alderidge works Lynar's body with a nice hook.
Lynar dives in for a single leg takedown but Alderidge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Alderidge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Sebastion Lynar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 Lynar is rocked!
Lynar bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Alderidge comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lynar falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lynar was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ranger Alderidge!
A victorious Ranger Alderidge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1289 p4p, 1561 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 156 p4p, 182 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Kirk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Kirk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Kirk.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov forces Kirk back against the cage and clinches.
Kirk tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirk.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirk.
A jab from Kirk does it's job there.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Kirk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kirk blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kirk tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Kirk shrugs off.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov has Kirk pushed against the cage.
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Kirk against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kirk breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirk misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirk.
Kuznetsov has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirk blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Kirk shrugs off.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch but Kirk slips to the side
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Kirk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirk looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
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!
Kirk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirk misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Kirk backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Kirk.
Kirk slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kirk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov rushes Kirk and presses him up against the cage.
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Kirk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kirk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and Kirk counters with a good low kick that Kuznetsov was not able to check.
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Kirk.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Kirk ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Kirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirk is out of range and Kuznetsov settles back down.
Kirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirk.
Kuznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kirk throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
James Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirk circles away.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuznetsov 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 Kirk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kirk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Kirk misses its target.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirk misses with a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kuznetsov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kirk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Kirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Kirk against the cage.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kirk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirk tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirk.
Kirk dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirk staying out of range there.
Kirk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirk slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirk.
As Kirk backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Kirk manages to avoid it all.
A nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirk throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick.
Kirk walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Kirk is having none of it.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Kirk keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov darts in trying to clinch
and Kirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirk circles away.
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Kirk is avoiding it.
Kirk throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Kirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
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 James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Kuznetsov's cut.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Kirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Kirk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirk down.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Kirk.
Kirk tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kirk lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Kirk.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirk.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirk's head.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirk throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kirk connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirk misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk counters with a head kick.
Kirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Kirk.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kirk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kirk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirk circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirk throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
A combination from Kirk does no damage.
Kirk throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Kirk against the cage.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirk scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirk throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kirk throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov cracks Kirk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kirk breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuznetsov. Kirk shrugs it off though.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk misses with a looping left.
Kirk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Kirk avoids it.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice calf kick.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Kirk.
I think Kirk 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
A relieved looking James Kirk 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 475 p4p, 1141 weight class) and Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 54 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Oosthuizen !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Oosthuizen breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oosthuizen manages to circle out of the way.
Oosthuizen misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oosthuizen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redcliffe backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oosthuizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oosthuizen throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redcliffe defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Oosthuizen breaks away and moves out of range.
Oosthuizen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen works over Redcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Oosthuizen knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Oosthuizen back into the cage.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oosthuizen looks winded!
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe misses with a knee to the head.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head.
It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Oosthuizen won't want to take too many of those.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redcliffe works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oosthuizen 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redcliffe gets a clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Oosthuizen gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe trying to land knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oosthuizen manages to circle out of the way.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice head shot.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oosthuizen .
Nice uppercut there from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Oosthuizen 's ribcage. Oosthuizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Redcliffe finish him?
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen seems to have recovered his senses.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oosthuizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oosthuizen takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oosthuizen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
After winning the bout, Kwame Redcliffe 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 Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 499 p4p, 973 weight class) and The Jurassic Predator X (ranked 63 p4p, 119 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jurassic Predator X!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Predator X throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Predator X scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Predator X swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Predator X throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Predator X avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Predator X swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura swings for the body but Predator X moves out of range.
Nakamura cracks Predator X with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Predator X's head back.
Predator X throws out a loose jab but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Predator X looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Predator X pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Predator X settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Predator X's head back.
Predator X throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Predator X connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Predator X misses with a series of wild punches.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a combination. Predator X tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Predator X takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Predator X tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Predator X rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Predator X!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakamura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Predator X is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nakamura postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Predator X sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Predator X keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakamura.
Predator X dodges the ground and pound from Nakamura.
Nakamura controlling from side mount.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Nakamura just content to control the position.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Predator X keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an elbow but Predator X slips to the side and avoids it well.
Predator X throws Nakamura to one side and escapes!
Predator X throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamura's head.
It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Predator X.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Predator X staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Nakamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Predator X doesn't seem phased though.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Predator X throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Predator X moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Predator X misses with a leg kick
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura throws a strike but Predator X rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakamura is striking from the bottom but Predator X uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nakamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Predator X's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Predator X's back!
Predator X is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nakamura off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nakamura looking to hold on to the position here but Predator X rolls and ends up regaining guard.
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 Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Predator X scores with a body shot.
Predator X on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gurizuri Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Predator X just misses with a punch to the body.
Predator X lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Predator X is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Predator X connects with a right hand. Nakamura shakes it off.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Predator X.
Predator X throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Predator X counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Predator X takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Predator X is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Predator X throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Predator X cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Predator X swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Predator X avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Predator X stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Predator X moved out of range nicely.
Predator X scores with a jab.
Nakamura gets the takedown into side control.
Nakamura working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Predator X is trying to escape the position but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura throws a strike aimed at the side of Predator X's head but Predator X avoids it well.
Predator X is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Predator X works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Predator X is trying to stand up here but Nakamura is controlling him well.
Predator X avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Predator X blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Predator X dodges it nicely.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura working Predator X over with strikes.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura prevents Predator X from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Predator X moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Predator X.
A jab lands there for Predator X.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Predator X.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Predator X moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Predator X! But no joy.
Predator X throws a push kick but Nakamura slaps the foot to one side.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
Predator X fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Predator X is looking for the big counter here.
Predator X throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Predator X finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Predator X.
Predator X tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Predator X is breathing heavily.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Predator X's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Predator X on the side of the head.
Predator X connects with a leg kick.
Predator X misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body. Predator X takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Jurassic Predator X will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Predator X. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Predator X.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Predator X takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Predator X looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Predator X counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Predator X looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Predator X saw that one coming.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Predator X moves away.
Nakamura scores with a one two! Predator X had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Predator X tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Predator X takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura throws a strike aimed at the side of Predator X's head but Predator X avoids it well.
Nakamura tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Predator X is working from the bottom.
Nakamura in side control, throwing shots but Predator X defends.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Predator X is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nakamura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Predator X dodges the ground and pound from Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Predator X avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakamura.
Predator X wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nakamura wants to control but Predator X is keeping him busy.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Predator X is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Nakamura crashes against the mat.
Nakamura sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Predator X is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Predator X defending against the ground and pound.
Predator X tries to escape but Nakamura is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Predator X throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Predator X tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura takes a swing at Predator X's ribcage but misses.
Predator X avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Predator X was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Nakamura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPredator X.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Predator X moves out of range.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nice shot lands for Nakamura.
Predator X throws a lazy body kick
and Nakamura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Predator X gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 241 p4p, 679 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 34 p4p, 85 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. has chosen Rags2Riches as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Saitoh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. crunches a lovely knee into Saitoh's ribcage.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
A body shot lands from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
Saitoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saitoh lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux Jr..
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saitoh.
Saitoh pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
Saitoh gets through Thibodeaux Jr.'s defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Saitoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux Jr. has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saitoh into the cage.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh presses Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saitoh lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh lands a left hand.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux Jr..
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux Jr. fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saitoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with the head strike.
Saitoh misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saitoh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saitoh lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocking some punches.
Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
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!
Saitoh tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Saitoh.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saitoh is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux Jr. missing with knees to the body.
Saitoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux Jr. controls the action.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saitoh pushes Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land knees in the clinch but Saitoh avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saitoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks winded!
Saitoh avoiding damage as Thibodeaux Jr. throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Saitoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Saitoh.
Saitoh is leaning against Thibodeaux Jr. and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saitoh can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux Jr. controls the action.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh 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.
Saitoh lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Saitoh throws a monster overhand right that drops Thibodeaux Jr.! Saitoh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 211 p4p, 354 weight class) and Eli Pope (ranked 27 p4p, 46 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Pope!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Kasamsun catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kasamsun.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun connects with a looping right hand.
Kasamsun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Kasamsun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pope 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pope counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Kasamsun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasamsun misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
 Kasamsun is rocked!
Kasamsun throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a big right hand! Oh Kasamsun is in trouble here! Pope follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
After winning the bout, Eli Pope 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 259 p4p, 555 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 36 p4p, 71 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Menday misses with a body shot.
Nti is looking to counter the offense by Menday and move into the clinch.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Menday has had enough of the clinch but Nti keeps him there for the moment.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menday or not.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Menday's ribcage. Menday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Menday looks winded!
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Menday's head.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Nti.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendays head.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti pushes Menday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nti.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menday is rocked!
Nti is leaning against Menday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menday is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti pushes Menday against the cage. Nti is working some dirty boxing. Nti pushes off with a quick right hook! Menday goes down! Menday tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Nti!
A very excited looking Kwame Nti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 129 p4p, 233 weight class) and Levi Daan (ranked 17 p4p, 29 weight class). Machado comes into the arena with El Barrio blaring out of the sound system. Wanderson Machado 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daan doesn't seem phased though.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Daan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daan throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Daan throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Daan 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.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Some bone on bone action there as Daan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Daan slips under a jab.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a body kick that misses.
Machado with a nice cross.
Daan throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Daan looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado feints and then cracks Daan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daan down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Daan sees coming a mile off.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan avoids a kick to the body.
Daan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan.
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Daan's head.
Machado is looking to chop away at Daan's legs.
Daan flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Daan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick.
Daan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daan throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
Daan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daan feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Daan slips under a jab from Machado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daan! But no joy.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daan throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado with a jab.
Machado cracks Daan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Daan avoids it.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
Daan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Machado misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado swings for the body but Daan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Daan counters with a good low kick that Machado was not able to check.
Daan avoids the body shot from Machado.
Daan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machado scores with a push kick.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Daan down.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan is looking for the big counter here.
Daan slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Machado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to slow Daan down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Daan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daan takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado misses with a leg kick
and Daan counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Daan saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Machado.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Daan jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado wants to slow Daan down by chopping away at his legs.
Daan misses with a hook.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daan.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado 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.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Daan tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a left to the body.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a nice body shot.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Daan moved out of range.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daan can do to turn this around?
Machado misses with a hook
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Machado tenderised Daan's leg. Daan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daan connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Daan's front leg but catches the back leg as Daan tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado throws a body punch but Daan moves out of range.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daan moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Daan blocks the low kick.
Machado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daan staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Daan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Daan checks a leg kick.
Daan blocks the body kick.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Daan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado takes a swing at Daan's ribcage but misses.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daan is out of range.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan lands the left hand.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Daan counters with a thumping low kick.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Daan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daan is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daan.
Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daan scores with a spinning back kick!
Machado looks to throw a body kick
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado is looking to slow Daan down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daan is out of range and Machado settles back down.
It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan misses with a hook.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daan.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado tries to work over Daan's front leg with a kick but Daan checks it.
Machado looks for the body kick but Daan saw that one coming.
Daan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Daan looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Daan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Daan off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Daan should have avoided that one.
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!
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daan blocks a jab.
Daan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daan avoids a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a low kick as Daan jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Daan.
Daan thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Daan rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daan moves away.
Daan tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daan connects with a leg kick.
Daan checks the leg kick.
Daan moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Daan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machado tries to land a front kick but Daan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado digs a good hook to Daan's body.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Daan digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Daan.
Good shot there by Daan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daan moves out of range of the strikes.
Daan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Machado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Daan blocks the low kick.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Daan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Daan throws a big shot that misses.
Daan lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machado. Daan shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado thows a leg kick but Daan checks it
and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daan.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Daan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Daan counters with a nice body shot.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Daan scores with a jab.
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Daan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Daan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daan slips a straight right by Machado.
Daan checks a leg kick nicely.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Daan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daan throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Machado throws a push kick but Daan slaps the foot to one side.
Machado backing away here, and Daan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Daan blocks the low kick.
Daan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daan.
A bone on bone clash there as Daan blocks the leg kick.
Daan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machado back to the cage. Daan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Machado throws a push kick but Daan slaps the foot to one side.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daan is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Machado throws a low kick but Daan avoids it.
Daan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Daan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daan.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daan is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Daan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daan loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Daan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Levi Daan!
Levi Daan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 4 p4p, 85 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bloodaxe. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Bloodaxe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bloodaxe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with an outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Bloodaxe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Bloodaxe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bloodaxe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodaxe lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab.
Bloodaxe connects with a single shot there.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bloodaxe was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodaxe is keeping the position for now.
Bloodaxe wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions off his back.
Bloodaxe trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bloodaxe is looking to escape.
Bloodaxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bloodaxe tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Bloodaxe regains half guard.
Bloodaxe wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloodaxe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov 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.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A quick step to the side and Bloodaxe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Bloodaxe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the chin there.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bloodaxe swivels and escapes.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodaxe works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodaxe defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov jabs Bloodaxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloodaxe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodaxe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Good exchange - Bloodaxe coming out on top.
Bloodaxe lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloodaxe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with an outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a left to the body.
Bloodaxe cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloodaxe cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Bloodaxe cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloodaxe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bloodaxe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Bloodaxe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bloodaxe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
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.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe with the inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Bloodaxe finds it's target.
Bloodaxe dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
A good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a good low kick that Nurmagomedov was not able to check.
Good shot there by Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bloodaxe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloodaxe as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagomedov. That snapped Bloodaxe's head back.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe scores with a punch to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a right hand to the body.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Bloodaxe had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Bloodaxe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
A jab lands there for Bloodaxe.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bloodaxe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodaxe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Bloodaxe. Beautiful body shot.
Bloodaxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with an outside leg kick.
Bloodaxe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloodaxe connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bloodaxe swivels and escapes.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bloodaxe connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bloodaxe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bloodaxe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodaxe digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Bloodaxe tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodaxe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a good low kick that Nurmagomedov was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bloodaxe's guard.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bloodaxe looking to control.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount!
Bloodaxe tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Bloodaxe can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bloodaxe is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Bloodaxe is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Bloodaxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloodaxe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Bloodaxe moves to the side
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloodaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Nurmagomedov 's knee.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Bloodaxe's midsection.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bloodaxe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nice uppercut there from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloodaxe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the nose.
Bloodaxe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a left to the body.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bloodaxe cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Bloodaxe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bloodaxe pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Bloodaxe finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Bloodaxe clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe connects with a body shot.
A jab from Bloodaxe finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Bloodaxe shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov lands with an overhand left.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bloodaxe.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Bloodaxe right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloodaxe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Erdogan (ranked 32 p4p, 44 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Erdogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erdogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Erdogan misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz drives through and clinches with Erdogan against the cage.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Erdogan avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Erdogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Erdogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Erdogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Erdogan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erdogan misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erdogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erdogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Erdogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vale Queiroz looks to clinch
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erdogan.
Jab, jab by Vale Queiroz - just one landing.
Vale Queiroz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination but Erdogan avoids it well.
Erdogan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz just misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan dips to his left and cracks Vale Queiroz with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Erdogan counter with a right hand.
Erdogan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a big shot that misses.
Erdogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erdogan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vale Queiroz rushes Erdogan and presses him up against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot.
Vale Queiroz prevents a body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erdogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erdogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Erdogan avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Erdogan misses the target.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch
and Erdogan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
It appears Erdogan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Erdogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Erdogan counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Erdogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy right hand but Erdogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erdogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vale Queiroz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vale Queiroz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vale Queiroz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erdogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut even more.
Erdogan throws a wild body kick that Vale Queiroz sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
Vale Queiroz wants to slow Erdogan down by chopping away at his legs.
Erdogan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Erdogan misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erdogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erdogan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vale Queiroz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erdogan, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz takes an elbow to the temple.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Erdogan tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdogan misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Erdogan.
Still in the clinch, Erdogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Erdogan throws a shot to the body.
Erdogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vale Queiroz catches Erdogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mustafa Erdogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erdogan throws a big counter combination but Vale Queiroz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Erdogan is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Erdogan circles away.
Erdogan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Vale Queiroz looks to clinch
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale Queiroz misses with a combination
and Erdogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Erdogan moves out of range.
Erdogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erdogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vale Queirozs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erdogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body. Erdogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erdogan moves away.
Vale Queiroz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Erdogan is out of range.
Erdogan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz misses with a combination
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Erasmo Vale Queiroz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot
and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Erdogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erdogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Erdogan.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Erdogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz is still on wobbly legs! Can Erdogan finish him?
A short left from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a body punch.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz is breathing heavily.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Erdogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erdogan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vale Queiroz with a big uppercut! Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Erdogan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vale Queiroz to the mat! Vale Queiroz covers up and Erdogan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mustafa Erdogan!
Mustafa Erdogan is the new middleweight champion!
Mustafa Erdogan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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