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CCC 63 : Al Dariush vs Klimov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurou Nishiyama (ranked 1472 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 146 p4p, 152 weight class). Kurou Nishiyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bambang Pamungkas's chin.
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurou Nishiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiyama lands a front kick.
Pamungkas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas avoids the body shot from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pamungkas.
Nishiyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Nishiyama tries to clinch up but Pamungkas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nishiyama lands with a good body shot.
Nishiyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pamungkas is looking to stand back up but Nishiyama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pamungkas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamungkas punching from the bottom.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamungkas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nishiyama wants to control from the top but Pamungkas keeps moving.
Pamungkas trying to keep a closed guard but Nishiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Nishiyama preventing the sweep.
Pamungkas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pamungkas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nishiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Pamungkas tries to counter it with a takedown but Nishiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas lands a leg kick that knocks Nishiyama off balance momentarily.
Nishiyama staying out of range there.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick which misses Nishiyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Nishiyama tries to avoid it.
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nishiyama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pamungkas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pamungkas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nishiyama misses with a wild combination.
Nishiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Nishiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pamungkas as he connects with a hook.
Nishiyama pushes Pamungkas up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Pamungkas.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Pamungkas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tries to break free but Pamungkas pushes him back against the cage.
Pamungkas scores with a shot to the side of Nishiyama's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Pamungkas to work.
Nishiyama is trying to force a seperation but Pamungkas has the dominant position.
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch.
Nishiyama swinging wildly here.
Nishiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nishiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Pamungkas lands a nice shot that snaps Nishiyama's head back.
Nishiyama throws a front kick aimed at Pamungkas's knee but Pamungkas avoids it well.
Nishiyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pamungkas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nishiyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pamungkas tries to work over Nishiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pamungkas scores with a head kick. Nishiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nishiyama tries to score with a low kick but Pamungkas moves his leg out of the way.
Nishiyama defending well as Pamungkas loads up on a big left hand.
Pamungkas looks to land a right hand but Nishiyama moved out of range.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pamungkas throws a sloppy body shot
and Nishiyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pamungkas is looking to stand back up but Nishiyama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pamungkas.
Nishiyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nishiyama is thwarting Pamungkas's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bambang Pamungkas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good work by Pamungkas as he checks the leg kick.
Nishiyama wants to clinch up but Pamungkas keeps it at a distance.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiyama throws a front kick that sends Pamungkas stumbling back into the cage.
Pamungkas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pamungkas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nishiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pamungkas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiyama.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nishiyama.
Pamungkas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama drops his hands momentarily. Pamungkas doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nishiyama staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nishiyama doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
An out of breath Bambang Pamungkas 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stack (ranked 2450 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 213 p4p, 179 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Stack misses the target.
Jack SpeedGod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a hook.
Stack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stack clinches.
Stack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Stack.
A head punch on the inside from Jack SpeedGod fails to land.
Stack digs a right hand underneath Jack SpeedGod's ribcage. Jack SpeedGod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jack SpeedGod has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack 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.
Stack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack blocks an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack lands a right hand.
Stack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it misses.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack SpeedGod controls his hands.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch.
Stack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack SpeedGod has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stack avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Stack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body punch but Stack moves out of range.
Stack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack SpeedGod was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Stack throws a shot from downtown. Jack SpeedGod moves away and avoids it.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under a wild hook from Stack.
Stack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Stack with an open hand slap.
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Stack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stack.
Stack throws a body punch but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jack SpeedGod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a body shot that sends Stack's belly button to the back.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack SpeedGod is just out of range.
Stack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod swings for the body but Stack moves out of range.
Stack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Stack with a good jab.
Stack lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Jack SpeedGod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stack doesn't seem phased though.
Stack throws an off balance right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice uppercut.
Stack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack SpeedGod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack SpeedGod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stack's head.
Jack SpeedGod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack misses with a hook. Jack SpeedGod ducked under it nicely.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack SpeedGod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stack lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack SpeedGod off the cage and back into range.
Jack SpeedGod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stack on the side of the head.
Stack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack SpeedGod moves away.
Stack tries to bum rush Jack SpeedGod with a series of wild strikes but Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stack with a hook.
Jack SpeedGod tries to move into range but Stack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jack SpeedGod to counter with a crisp jab.
Stack takes a swing at Jack SpeedGod's ribcage but misses.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stack scores with a nice head shot.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab.
Stack misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack takes the fight into the clinch.
Stack blocks an elbow strike.
Jack SpeedGod wants to stall.
Stack avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stack misses with a straight left.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack SpeedGod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack SpeedGod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack SpeedGod slips a straight right by Stack.
Stack avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
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 Joe Stack will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jack SpeedGod jabs at Stack's body.
Stack misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab. Stack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stack slips a straight right by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Jack SpeedGod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod jabs Stack right on the nose. Stack blinks but takes it well.
Jack SpeedGod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stack scores with a jab to the head.
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack SpeedGod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stack.
Stack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack SpeedGod moves away.
Jack SpeedGod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod looks to score with a jab to the body but Stack is just out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands a lovely overhand right.
Stack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Stack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stack missing with a left hand there. Jack SpeedGod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Stack misses.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stack counter with a right hand.
Stack cracks Jack SpeedGod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Stack coming out on top.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack SpeedGod blocks a jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right hook to the body.
Jack SpeedGod swings for the body but Stack moves out of range.
Stack lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack SpeedGod's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jack SpeedGod misses
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Jack SpeedGod is rocked!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him?
Jack SpeedGod scores with a jab.
Jack SpeedGod seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
Stack throws a big counter combination but Jack SpeedGod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot.
Stack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Stack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a jab.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a straight right. Stack didn't see that one coming.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the body shot from Stack.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack SpeedGod! But no joy.
Stack misses the jab.
Jack SpeedGod throws a body punch but Stack moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stack misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range of the strikes.
Stack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack SpeedGod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Jack SpeedGod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stack throws a series of punches but Jack SpeedGod avoids them all with ease.
Jack SpeedGod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack SpeedGod scores with the left hand. Stack knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a nice body punch.
Jack SpeedGod just misses with a punch to the body.
Stack throwing a counter right hand but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Stack throws a shot to the body.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stack's hands.
A shot to the liver by Jack SpeedGod. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack SpeedGod.
Stack cracks a nice hook into Jack SpeedGod's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack misses with a hook to the body
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice body shot.
Stack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack SpeedGod defending well as Stack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping right.
Jack SpeedGod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stack.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Jack SpeedGod clobbers Stack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stack cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack SpeedGod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Stack swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Stack lands.
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Jack SpeedGod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taylor Jack SpeedGod 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack tests Jack SpeedGod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack SpeedGod connects with the punch.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping right.
Jack SpeedGod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Stack.
A telegraphed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a counter right but Stack avoids it with no problem.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a body shot.
Jack SpeedGod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stack scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack tries to clinch up but Jack SpeedGod circles away and keeps his distance.
Stack closes the distance and pushes Jack SpeedGod back into the cage.
Stack misses with some punches.
Jack SpeedGod taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Jack SpeedGod backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Jack SpeedGod avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow that misses.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack SpeedGod tries to circle away but Stack has him pinned against the cage.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack SpeedGod misses with the head strike.
Stack scores with a hook to the body.
Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack SpeedGod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to break free.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stack tries a body shot but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
Stack tries a body shot but Jack SpeedGod blocks it.
Stack cracks Jack SpeedGod with a nice body shot.
Stack lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack blocks an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack ducks right into an uppercut from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Jack SpeedGod misses.
Stack lands a head shot.
Jack SpeedGod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping left.
Jack SpeedGod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Jack SpeedGod's belly button to the back.
Stack swings widly with a right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a stiff right hand.
Stack misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack tests Jack SpeedGod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack SpeedGod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a straight right.
Stack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack SpeedGod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Stack misses the target.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Jack SpeedGod's belly button to the back.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jack SpeedGod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack SpeedGod throws a shot to the body.
Stack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack SpeedGod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack punishes Jack SpeedGod's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Jack SpeedGod ducks right into an uppercut from Stack.
Jack SpeedGod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stack slips a jab from Jack SpeedGod.
The fighters circling - Stack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stack moves into range and clinches up with Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod takes a shot to the head.
Jack SpeedGod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack SpeedGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack SpeedGod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stack at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stack finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack SpeedGod's head.
Stack tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack SpeedGod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack SpeedGod circles away.
Stack avoids the body shot from Jack SpeedGod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Stack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stack 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Stack!
Joe Stack managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Holmes (ranked 989 p4p, 1327 weight class) and Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 127 p4p, 177 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Van De Leide's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm - Darude. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide looks to land a combination. Holmes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Van De Leide.
Holmes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van De Leide misses the body punch
and Van De Leide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van De Leide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Leide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
It looked like Holmes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Van De Leide ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holmes takes a swing at Van De Leide's ribcage but misses.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Van De Leide slips a straight right by Holmes.
Van De Leide loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Holmes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van De Leide throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes counters with a low kick, right behind Van De Leide 's knee.
Holmes has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van De Leide backwards.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van De Leide is rocked!
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Van De Leide blocks it.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes prevents Van De Leide from breaking the clinch.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van De Leide.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Van De Leide is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Leide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van De Leide blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Holmes working Van De Leide over with knees to the body.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Van De Leide avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Van De Leide blocks with his arms.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Van De Leide blocks with his arms.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Van De Leide blocks with his arms.
Van De Leide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Leide stalks Holmes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holmes's face. Holmes staggers backwards, shaken.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van De Leide misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van De Leide swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van De Leide.
A little feinted left hand from Holmes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick
and Holmes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van De Leide sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes checks a leg kick.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van De Leide.
Holmes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van De Leide just manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Van De Leide throws a good cross that connects.
Van De Leide fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van De Leide looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Van De Leide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Leide misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Van De Leide pushes him off.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Leide throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holmes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van De Leide just manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Van De Leide throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHolmes.
Van De Leide misses with a hook to the body
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Van De Leide's shoulder, as Van De Leide tries to avoid the shot.
Van De Leide throws out a counter right but Holmes avoids it with no problem.
Van De Leide throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van De Leide is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Michael Holmes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmes moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Leide tries to land a body kick
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van De Leide is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Van De Leide throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes counters with a monster head kick that knocks Van De Leide out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Holmes!
A very excited looking Michael Holmes 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.
The defeated Silvio Van De Leide had this to say: 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Bloke (ranked 1172 p4p, 1251 weight class) and Filip Yumashev (ranked 87 p4p, 92 weight class). Filip Yumashev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Bloke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bloke.
Bloke throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Bloke lands a nice hook to Yumashev's body. Yumashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Bloke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bloke blocks it well.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke misses with a jab to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Yumashev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloke throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Bloke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yumashev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yumashev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Yumashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yumashev throws a hook but Bloke avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Bloke blocks the leg kick.
Bloke looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloke.
Chilli Bloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Bloke scores with a jab to the body.
Yumashev throws a wild body kick that Bloke sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yumashevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloke checks a low kick from Yumashev.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloke throws a good cross that connects.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloke was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Bloke swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev moves forwards but Bloke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Yumashev.
Bloke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Bloke.
Yumashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yumashev punishes Bloke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bloke fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Bloke's shoulder, as Bloke tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev scores with a nice strike.
Bloke lands a body shot.
Bloke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev slips a jab from Bloke.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bloke is looking to wear down Yumashev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yumashev.
Bloke lands the left hand.
Bloke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yumashev circles away quickly and effectively.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Bloke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
Yumashev is looking to land body kicks.
Bloke stuns Yumashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bloke cracks Yumashev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yumashev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bloke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yumashev circles away quickly and effectively.
Yumashev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Bloke missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chilli Bloke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke's cut.
That's time! Bloke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bloke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yumashev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bloke scores with a jab. Yumashev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bloke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yumashev under the eye.
Yumashev dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
Yumashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yumashev lands a jab to Bloke's midsection.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke throws a right hand that Yumashev ducks under and follows up with a left that Yumashev also avoids with ease.
Bloke misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloke is just out of range.
It looked like Bloke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yumashev.
Chilli Bloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Bloke throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Bloke throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloke is rocked!
Bloke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Bloke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yumashev.
Bloke scores with a body shot.
Bloke throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Bloke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yumashev scores with a counter punch that sends Bloke to the canvas! Yumashev smells blood - he's punishing Bloke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bloke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 1346 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Adam Hetman (ranked 156 p4p, 148 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Hetman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Hetman misses.
Hetman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetman swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw scores with a jab to the body.
Hetman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shaw taking a bit of punishment here - Hetman scoring with strikes.
Hetman wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Shaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hetman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Shaw wants to control but Hetman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Hetman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hetman trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Hetman is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw working for a triangle but Hetman defends it easily.
Hetman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hetman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hetman defends well.
Hetman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hetman lands a couple of digs.
Hetman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Hetman from controlling successfully.
Hetman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Hetman pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw trying to control the position.
Hetman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Hetman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hetman loads up on a big left hand. Shaw felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hetman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shaw can't hide his disappointment, as Hetman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hetman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 1680 p4p, 1265 weight class) and Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 215 p4p, 167 weight class). Stankovic comes to the cage accompanied by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. Djordje Stankovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teddy Dalrymple's chin.
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalrymple's head.
Stankovic takes a swing at Dalrymple's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalrymple is just out of range.
Dalrymple ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
It seemed like Dalrymple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stankovic misses with a straight left.
Dalrymple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalrymple manages to avoid it.
Stankovic checks the leg kick.
Dalrymple needs to keep his hands up - Stankovic had a free shot at his head there.
Dalrymple staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple motions for Stankovic to come forward. Dalrymple throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalrymple slips a straight right by Stankovic.
Stankovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalrymple counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dalrymple lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Stankovic.
Dalrymple fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalrymple decides to pull guard.
Dalrymple is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stankovic is aware though and is defending well.
Dalrymple looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalrymple, not yet.
Stankovic wants to control from the top but Dalrymple keeps moving.
Dalrymple is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stankovic's coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stankovic is trying to stand.
Stankovic tries to roll over but Dalrymple keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A lazy body kick from Dalrymple
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dalrymple misses.
Stankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Dalrymple moves out of range of the strikes.
Dalrymple flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalrymple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalrymple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalrymple misses with an uppercut.
Dalrymple thows a body kick. Stankovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple misses with an uppercut
and Dalrymple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalrymple gets in close and tags Stankovic with a short punch that almost sends Stankovic to the mat! Oh Stankovic is in big trouble! He turns his back on Dalrymple, trying to create some distance but Dalrymple rushes him, striking wildly and Stankovic goes down! The referee tackles Dalrymple into the cage to end the fight! Dalrymple is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Dalrymple!
Teddy Dalrymple took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabuz Bacia (ranked 1223 p4p, 798 weight class) and Colton Wilder (ranked 140 p4p, 92 weight class). Wilder has chosen Tombstone - Avatar Darko as his entrance music. Colton Wilder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder wants to clinch.
Bacia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bacia 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.
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Bacia is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder tries to work over Bacia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bacia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacia blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bacia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bacia tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bacia has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Bacia's head.
It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
Bacia breaks from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilder wants to clinch.
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bacia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacia.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a knee to the head.
Wilder misses with a knee strike.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bacia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacia misses the jab.
Wilder tries to clinch up
and Bacia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bacia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mabuz Bacia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilder prevents Bacia from breaking the clinch.
Bacia tries to break the clinch but Wilder is controlling the position.
Wilder misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a knee strike.
Bacia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bacia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilder wants to clinch
and Bacia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt - Bacia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bacia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bacia clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder tries to clinch but Bacia moves out of range.
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Bacia prevents a body shot from Wilder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacia breaks the clinch.
Wilder clinches.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Bacia.
Bacia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacia tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder slips a jab from Bacia.
Wilder tries to clinch but Bacia is having none of it.
Wilder darts in trying to clinch
and Bacia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacia appears to be looking for a big counter.
OH! Wilder has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bacia smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bacia unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wilder sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mabuz Bacia!
A victorious Mabuz Bacia 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Francis (ranked 1463 p4p, 2214 weight class) and Tarik Oren (ranked 168 p4p, 236 weight class). Oren has chosen La Caution - Thé à la Menthe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarik Oren!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oren. Oren obviously looking to wear him down.
Oren just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Francis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Francis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oren misses with a looping right.
Oren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jayson Francis has been cut.
Tarik Oren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oren throws a lazy uppercut
and Francis counters with a head kick that drops Oren to the mat! Oren scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Francis has Oren up against the cage in a clinch.
Oren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Oren on the inside.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Oren fails to land.
Oren struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Oren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Francis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis tries to work over Oren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Oren.
Oren scores with a hook to the body.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Oren.
Oren tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Oren back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Oren.
Oren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Francis scores with a hook to the body.
Oren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oren works on Francis's body with a couple of short punches.
Oren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oren lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oren!
Francis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Oren.
Francis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oren lands a head kick. Francis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Oren tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Francis throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oren misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at Gunplay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oren delivers a nice body kick.
Oren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oren bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Francis! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Francis is rocked!
Oren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Francis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis controls Oren momentarily but Oren frees himself.
Francis seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Francis has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position.
Francis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Francis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oren tries to roll over but Francis keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oren moves into full guard.
Francis slips nicely into half guard.
Oren is trying to get back to full guard.
Francis not doing much here.
Oren trying to control from the bottom.
Francis is pressing down on Oren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oren is holding on for now.
Francis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Oren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Francis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oren with a nice calf kick.
Oren lands the left hand.
Francis checks a low kick from Oren.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarik Oren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oren tries to score with a low kick but Francis moves his leg out of the way.
Oren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis tried to counter with a leg kick but Oren avoided it.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oren.
Francis wants to clinch up but Oren keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren lands a head shot.
Oren throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Francis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oren throws a lazy head kick
and Francis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oren lands with a kick to the temple. Francis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oren thumps Francis with a low kick.
Oren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oren throws a leg kick but Francis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oren. That's going to slow Francis down.
Oren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Oren misses.
Oren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oren throws a body kick that misses.
Oren feints and then cracks Francis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francis down.
Francis checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis avoids the head kick by Oren.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Oren is just out of range.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Oren.
Francis ducks right into an uppercut from Oren.
Oren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jayson Francis's cut is getting worse.
Oren throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oren throws out a powerful jab.
Francis is looking to slow Oren down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Francis checks a leg kick.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oren.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Oren.
It appears Francis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oren looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oren can pounce on him.
Francis slips under a jab from Oren.
Francis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oren.
Oren misses with a body kick.
Francis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Oren manages to avoid it.
Oren misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Oren misses.
Oren throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oren moves away.
Francis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oren scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oren connects with a leg kick.
Oren misses with a hook.
Francis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oren slips under a jab from Francis.
Oren misses with a left hand
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Francis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Francis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Francis checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Oren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oren blocks a head kick by Francis.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Francis throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
Oren throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Francis stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Oren follows into mount!
Francis is rocked!
Francis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oren looking to control but Francis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Francis has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Oren's lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Francis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Francis controls Oren momentarily but Oren frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis pulls Oren in close to prevent any damage.
Francis is trying to keep Oren in close.
Oren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Francis's guard.
Oren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Francis pulls Oren in close to prevent any damage.
Francis looking to control.
Francis keeping full guard, as Oren tries to pass.
Oren trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oren trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Francis trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oren looks for the body kick but Francis saw that one coming.
Francis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Oren.
Francis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Francis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Francis scores with a jab.
Francis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Francis slips under a jab.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oren was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Oren throws a combination that misses
and Francis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oren thumps Francis with a low kick.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oren.
Jayson Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oren looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Oren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oren scores with a head kick.
Oren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Francis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oren checks the leg kick.
Oren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oren connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Francis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francis connects with a crisp jab.
Oren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Francis misses the target.
Oren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A bone on bone clash there as Francis blocks the leg kick.
Francis blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oren lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Oren misses
and Oren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
A good leg kick by Oren.
Oren with a hook.
Jayson Francis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Francis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oren scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Oren scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oren lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarik Oren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oren 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Oren!
Tarik Oren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 460 p4p, 447 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 58 p4p, 54 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws out a leg kick but Farquharson moves out of range and Winston only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Farquharson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farquharson scrambles back to his feet.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winston.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
Winston digs a good hook to Farquharson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Farquharson laying and praying for a moment but Winston takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston is trying is best to control the position here.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Winston dodges it nicely.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farquharson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Winston misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winston struggling a bit here.
Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Farquharson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson swings around for an armbar but Winston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Farquharson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Farquharson advances to half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Winston controlling the position well.
Farquharson is pressing down on Winston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winston is holding on for now.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Winston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winston is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson winds up and cracks Winston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson throws a strike but Winston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
Farquharson won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Winston misses
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Farquharson misses with a head shot. Winston uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Farquharson there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Farquharson throwing shots but Winston is blocking nicely.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquharson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farquharson.
Winston wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farquharson stalling away here and it's allowed Winston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Winston won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Farquharson is trying to hold Winston in close to prevent damage but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson is trying to maintain the position but Winston is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Farquharson controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Winston is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson checks a low kick from Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Farquharson slips a jab from Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Harry Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a lazy head kick
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Winston didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson looking to sit in guard and control but Winston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Farquharson is trying to keep Winston in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson working for submissions but it's allowed Winston to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control but Winston postures up.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winston's back!
Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Farquharson tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Winston is taking damage to the body and head.
Farquharson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Farquharson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Winston is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farquharson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winston tries to break free.
Farquharson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Winston to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Farquharson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson had his way with Harry Winston in that round.
That's time! Farquharson'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.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Farquharson slips a jab from Winston.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Winston.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Winston.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a head kick but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston sprawls and moves away.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Winston misses.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Winston avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winston won't be happy with that.
Farquharson is working Winston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farquharson connects with a decent elbow.
Farquharson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Farquharson wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston dodges the ground and pound from Farquharson.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Winston is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Farquharson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winston being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Farquharson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Al Dariush (ranked 52 p4p, 572 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 10 p4p, 76 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Al Dariush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Dariush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klimov throws a nice looking combination but Al Dariush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klimov 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.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Al Dariush digs a good body shot into Klimov's ribs.
Al Dariush throws a looping overhand right but Klimov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Al Dariush jabs Klimov right on the nose. Klimov blinks but takes it well.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klimov slips a jab and a cross from Al Dariush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Dariush. Klimov shrugs it off though.
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick.
Al Dariush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimov's head.
Al Dariush works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Klimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimov tries to avoid it.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Dariush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klimov throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Dariush is looking to wear down Klimov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Al Dariush ducks down to avoid it.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Dariush. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimov takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov looks to land a combination but Al Dariush avoids it well.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Dariush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klimov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Al Dariush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Dariush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klimov at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Klimov. Those never looked like landing.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body kick.
Al Dariush lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Dariush pushes Klimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Dariush drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov is pushing Al Dariush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimov tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Klimov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Al Dariush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush pulls guard effortlessly.
Klimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Dariush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klimov is aware though and is defending well.
Klimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush trying to control the position.
Al Dariush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klimov wants to pass the guard but Al Dariush is keeping the position.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Dariush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klimov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush'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.
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Dariush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klimov. That did some damage!
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klimov has time to react.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Al Dariush saw that one coming.
Klimov avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Klimov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Dariush has Klimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Dariush prevents a body shot from Klimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Al Dariush avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Al Dariush has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Dariush drops back down to his feet.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush decides to pull guard.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
Klimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Dariush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klimov trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Klimov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Dariush misses its target.
Klimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Al Dariush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Al Dariush has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Klimov punishes Al Dariush's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Dariush as he connects with a hook.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Klimov throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Klimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Klimov moves out of range.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush slips a jab and a cross from Klimov.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Dariush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Dariush moves into the clinch.
Klimov tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Dariush.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Al Dariush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimov.
Klimov gets through Al Dariush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Dariush controls his hands.
Klimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush'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.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush forces Klimov back against the cage and clinches.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov is trying to push Al Dariush away but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klimov tries to break free but Al Dariush pushes him back against the cage.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimov digs a right hand into Al Dariush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Dariush's gas tank.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Klimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
Klimov tries to break free but Al Dariush pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Klimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Al Dariush.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Klimov lands a body shot.
Al Dariush successfully pulls guard.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
Klimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Dariush is pulling down on Klimov's head. It's preventing any offense from Klimov, at least for the moment.
Klimov trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
Klimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Klimov wanted to stand there but Al Dariush had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Dariush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Al Dariush avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Klimov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Dariush circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Dariush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Dariush looks to throw the jab but Klimov is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Dariush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Dariush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Dariush connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Al Dariush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush misses with a jab to the body
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Klimov's belly button to the back.
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimov.
Al Dariush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Dariush drags the fight down to the ground.
Klimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Dariush closes the distance and pushes Klimov back into the cage.
Al Dariush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klimov misses with a looping right.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Al Dariush throws a hook but Klimov avoids it easily.
Klimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws the left hand but Klimov avoids the punch easily.
Klimov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klimov throws a right hand that Al Dariush ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Dariush also avoids with ease.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Klimov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tries to land a front kick but Klimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Al Dariush scores with a one two! Klimov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Klimov dodges the punch combination from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klimov circles away quickly and effectively.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Dariush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Dariush defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Al Dariush.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Al Dariush's head but Al Dariush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush connects with a jab.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Al Dariush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Klimov throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
Klimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Klimov.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush cracks Klimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush connects with the punch.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimov.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimov's hands.
Al Dariush throws a push kick but Klimov slaps the foot to one side.
Al Dariush clinches up against the cage.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Al Dariush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Dariush's elbow.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Al Dariush avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Klimov misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Al Dariush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klimov's efforts to push away.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Dariush drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Al Dariush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Klimov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimov.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Klimov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Enokentiy Klimov in that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Enokentiy Klimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov throws a right and a left that Al Dariush avoids nicely.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
Klimov lands a nice hook to Al Dariush's body. Al Dariush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Dariush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klimov walks away with a smile on his face. Al Dariush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Dariush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush cracks Klimov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it.
Al Dariush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimov takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Dariush looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Al Dariush catches Klimov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Klimov keeps it at a distance.
Al Dariush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Dariush lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush throws a looping overhand right but Klimov ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Dariush throws a chopping leg kick but Klimov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Dariush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Dariush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimov on the side of the head.
Al Dariush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klimov under the eye.
Klimov takes one to the chin there.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Al Dariush saw that one coming.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov avoids a kick to the body.
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Klimov throws a hook but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
Al Dariush is looking to counter punch.
Klimov misses with a hook.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush misses with a body kick.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Dariush takes one to the side of the head.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush has closed the distance and engaged Klimov in a clinch.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Al Dariush pulls guard.
Klimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Dariush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klimov stands and steps away. Al Dariush gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Klimov.
Klimov misses with a combination
and Al Dariush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush drives through and clinches with Klimov against the cage.
Klimov lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush has Klimov pressed against the cage, preventing Klimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Dariush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Al Dariush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klimov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.
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 Edgars Al Dariush.
Well Al Dariush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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