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NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Dean (ranked 1793 p4p, 2072 weight class) and Gregor Frieberg (ranked 232 p4p, 260 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gregor Frieberg was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Frieberg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean jabs Frieberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frieberg has his takedown stuffed
and Frieberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frieberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frieberg has closed the distance and engaged Dean in a clinch.
Frieberg manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dean with a jab.
 Frieberg is rocked!
Frieberg looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Dean as Frieberg shoots in.
Randall Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Frieberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frieberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frieberg off to one side.
Dean drops Frieberg with a beautiful combination! Frieberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dean is looking for the KO!
Frieberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randall Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frieberg's sensitive parts.
Frieberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Frieberg dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Frieberg's head and hops out.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Frieberg is just out of range.
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frieberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dean swivels and escapes.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Frieberg. Frieberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean stuffs the takedown.
Frieberg shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Frieberg shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Dean coming out on top.
Frieberg has a takedown stuffed.
Frieberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Dean sends Frieberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dean is motioning to the referee to let Frieberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dean feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frieberg sprawling to the canvas! Frieberg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dean finish him?!
Dean closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Frieberg out cold! Frieberg corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randall Dean!
After winning the bout, Randall Dean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordon Winters (ranked 5625 p4p, 2209 weight class) and Matthew Griffin (ranked 514 p4p, 277 weight class). The key to victory for Jordon Winters has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordon Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winters tries to improve position but can't.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Winters is looking for a sweep.
Winters manages to get back to half guard.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin is taking a breather. Winters says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Griffin stops Winters from getting back to his feet.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winters is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin winds up and cracks Winters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters is looking to improve his position.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Winters taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winters is refusing to be controlled, as Griffin sits in half guard.
Griffin prevents Winters from improving his position.
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin working over Winters with some ground and pound. Winters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to Winters's temple.
Winters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin won't allow Winters to sweep him here.
Griffin distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Winters wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Winters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winters tries to get out of the position.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winters has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winters wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Winters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
Winters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Winters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Winters blocks the leg kick.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Winters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winters checks a leg kick.
Winters throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winters was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
A quick step to the side and Winters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winters as he avoids it easily.
Griffin jabs Winters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin cracks Winters with an open hand slap.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winters.
A quick step to the side and Winters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Winters misses its target.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winters sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet.
Griffin works over Winters with some ground and pound from guard.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet.
Griffin cracks Winters with a solid left hand.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin advances to half guard.
Winters tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it.
Winters taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winters tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Winters is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin working over Winters with some ground and pound. Winters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winters wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthew Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters punching from the bottom.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Winters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Winters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Winters preventing the sweep.
Griffin throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Winters advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winters.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winters as he avoids it easily.
Winters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winters wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin takes a swing at Winters's ribcage but misses.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Winters circles away easily
and Winters counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordon Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Winters is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Winters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winters is on top in guard.
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
Jordon Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Winters pushes his legs off easily.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winters pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Winters postures up.
Winters stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin throws a body punch but Winters moves out of range.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Griffin is in Winters's guard.
Griffin distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin won't allow Winters to sweep him here.
Winters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin stands up over Winters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
Winters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodimir Borrisinov (ranked 1454 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Sam Holt (ranked 103 p4p, 127 weight class). Volodimir Borrisinov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Holt's chin.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Volodimir Borrisinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Holt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrisinov shoots in and bounces Holt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borrisinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Borrisinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Borrisinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borrisinov stands up over Holt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borrisinov stays in close to Holt's body and controls the position.
Holt has momentary wrist control but Borrisinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Holt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borrisinov is stalling in the full guard.
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borrisinov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holt looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borrisinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Holt.
Holt digs a good body shot into Borrisinov's ribs.
Borrisinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov prevents a body shot from Holt.
Holt is pressed up against the cage. Borrisinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holt down to the mat. Holt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borrisinov has his takedown stuffed
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Holt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Holt sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt throws a jab when Borrisinov was well out of range.
Holt tries to sprawl but Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov misses with a head shot. Holt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Borrisinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borrisinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borrisinov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holt for as long as he can get away with.
Holt lands some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holt's waist but Holt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borrisinov off to one side.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borrisinov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borrisinov shoots for a takedown but Holt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borrisinov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borrisinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holt.
Borrisinov shoots and misses
and Holt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borrisinov slips a straight right by Holt.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Borrisinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam Holt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borrisinov avoids the body shot from Holt.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holt scores with a body shot.
Holt jabs Borrisinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Holt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov jumps guard but Holt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borrisinov gets control of Holt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Borrisinov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Borrisinov is trying to control the position but Holt postures up.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holt postures up in Borrisinov's guard and throws a big left but Borrisinov blocks it.
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borrisinov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borrisinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holt is one step ahead there.
Holt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borrisinov managing to control the position.
Holt won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses.
Borrisinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borrisinov, not yet.
Holt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holt works over Borrisinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Holt is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holt working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borrisinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holt controls Borrisinov momentarily but Borrisinov frees himself.
Borrisinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borrisinov controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov is in close to Holt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holt looking to control.
Borrisinov 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Borrisinov gets a double leg takedown into Holt's guard.
Borrisinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borrisinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borrisinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borrisinov stands up over Holt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov controlling from the top position.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borrisinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov needs to keep his hands up - Holt had a free shot at his head there.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borrisinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holt circles away.
Holt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt throws out a powerful jab.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Holt. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Holt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Holt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Holt throws a hook but Borrisinov blocks it.
Borrisinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holt throws an off balance right hand
and Borrisinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borrisinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holt is trying to keep Borrisinov in close.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Holt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borrisinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borrisinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borrisinov is on top in guard.
Holt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Holt keeping full guard, as Borrisinov tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holt is on top in guard.
Borrisinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borrisinov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volodimir Borrisinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Volodimir Borrisinov.
I think Borrisinov 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
During a confident post fight interview, Volodimir Borrisinov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brewer (ranked 1769 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Braun Westen (ranked 205 p4p, 318 weight class). Braun Westen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braun Westen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer misses the jab.
Braun Westen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westen misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brewer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westen.
Westen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Westen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer digs a good hook to Westen's body.
Westen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Westen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Westen.
Brewer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westen throws a body kick that misses.
Westen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brewer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Westen scrambles back to his feet.
Westen throws a combination that misses
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Westen tries to land a front kick but Brewer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer moves out of range as Westen throws a body kick.
Westen lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
The fighters circling - Westen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Westen cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Westen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westen misses with a straight left.
Brewer throws a big shot that misses.
Westen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
Westen misses with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a body kick.
A cross from Westen lands.
 It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
Brewer connects with a jab.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brewer misses with a straight right.
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Westen. Those never looked like landing.
Brewer scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Jab, jab by Brewer - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Westen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brewer jabs at Westen's body.
Westen looks to throw a body kick
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
Westen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
A jab from Westen misses.
Brewer is looking to chop away at Westen's legs.
Westen misses with a body kick.
Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Brewer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brewer slips under a jab.
Westen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with an outside leg kick.
Westen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Westen throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease.
Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Westen scores with a jab.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer misses with an uppercut. Westen saw that one coming.
Brewer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Westen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brewer if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a wild body shot.
Brewer throws a low kick but Westen moves out of range easily.
Westen scores with a kick to the body.
Brewer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westen throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
Brewer with a nice calf kick.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westen misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brewer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westen connects with a right hand. Brewer shakes it off.
Westen tries to land a front kick but Brewer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westen blocks the body kick.
Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Westen.
Westen misses with a hook
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westen throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
Brewer misses with a hook.
Westen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Westen misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewer on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Westen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Brewer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brewer with the inside leg kick.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Westen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Westen misses with a straight left.
Brewer tried to counter with a leg kick but Westen avoided it.
The crowd cheers as Westen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brewer doesn't seem phased though.
Brewer misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Westen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Westen catches Brewer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Westen slips a jab and a cross from Brewer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Westen off balance momentarily.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
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 Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Westen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Westen misses.
Brewer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Westen just manages to avoid it.
Westen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brewer back to the cage. Westen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen.
Brewer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brewer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brewer walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer throws a low kick but Westen avoids it.
Westen throws out a counter right but Brewer avoids it with no problem.
Westen needs to keep his hands up - Brewer had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Westen.
Westen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Westen misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Brewer.
Braun Westen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer.
Brewer jabs at Westen's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Westen. Brewer shrugs it off though.
Brewer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brewer is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen tests Brewer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Brewer looks to throw the jab but Westen is out of range.
Good leg kick by Brewer.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Westen avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Brewer lands a front kick.
Westen loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Westen misses with a looping left.
Westen tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
Westen throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westen throws a body kick that misses.
Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westen.
Westen slips a jab from Brewer.
Westen throws the left hand but Brewer avoids the punch easily.
Westen misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Westen is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Westen.
Westen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab.
Westen stalks Brewer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brewer's face. Brewer staggers backwards, shaken.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brewer cracks Westen with a good jab.
Westen tries to clinch up.
Westen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewer.
It seemed like Westen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Westen.
Westen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen.
Westen throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
Nice body kick there by Brewer.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Westen checks it.
Westen throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Westen throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brewer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Westen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brewer scrambles back to his feet.
Westen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Westen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Brewer.
Brewer looks to throw the jab but Westen is out of range.
Brewer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Westen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Westen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westen tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Westen misses its intended target.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westen misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Westen tries to clinch up.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westen misses the jab.
Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer slips under a jab from Westen.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westen throws a lazy body kick
and Westen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brewer lands a front kick.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Brewer - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brewer.
Westen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer.
Westen is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Brewer. Beautiful body shot.
Westen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewer.
Westen looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Westen with a nice cross.
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 Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Westen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brewer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Westen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Westen throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brewer circles away quickly and effectively.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westen.
Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brewer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Westen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brewer lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brewer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Westen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Westen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen.
Brewer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westen misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Brewer.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brewer cracks Westen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Westen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brewer backs up against the cage.
Westen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westen throws a right and a left that Brewer avoids nicely.
Westen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Brewer - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westen.
Westen throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Westen if he has to take too many more of those.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westen misses with a straight right.
Brewer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Brewer.
Westen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Westen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.
Brewer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Westen as he connects with a hook.
Westen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A cross from Brewer lands.
Brewer thumps Westen with a low kick.
Leroy Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westen throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
As Westen backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Westen.
Westen throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Westen misses with an uppercut
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Brewer lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer defending well as Westen loads up on a big left hand.
Brewer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Westen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brewer connects with a jab.
Westen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Westen. Those never looked like landing.
Westen throws a shot to the body.
Westen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Westen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Westen.
Brewer lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewer blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westen in his tracks.
Brewer defending well as Westen loads up on a big left hand.
Brewer tries to score with a low kick but Westen moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Westen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Westen throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Brewer.
Westen lands with a straight right. Brewer didn't see that one coming.
Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westen takes one to the side of the head.
Westen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Brewer. That snapped Westen's head back.
Jab by Brewer.
Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westen misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brewer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brewer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brewer!
A victorious Leroy Brewer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Montoya (ranked 1290 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Randy Wieland (ranked 172 p4p, 237 weight class). Montoya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Wieland has chosen Ran-D - Zombie as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Inigo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Wieland!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya scores with a one two! Wieland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Wieland misses with a straight left.
Montoya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montoya slips a jab and a cross from Wieland.
Montoya misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wieland jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wieland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Wieland there.
Wieland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wieland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wieland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wieland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wieland throws a big shot that misses.
Wieland missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Montoya misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montoya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieland.
Wieland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wieland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Montoya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wieland.
Wieland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montoya.
Montoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Wieland goes for a double leg but Montoya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montoya continues to drive forward.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieland cracks Montoya with a good jab.
Wieland slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
And Wieland tries to counter it with a takedown but Montoya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montoya is looking to wear down Wieland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wieland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montoya defends it well.
Montoya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wieland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieland works the jab nicely.
Wieland looks to land a combination but Montoya avoids it well.
Montoya is looking for a counter combo.
Wieland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wieland misses the target.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
And Wieland tries to counter it with a takedown but Montoya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wieland connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieland.
As Wieland looks to move away, Montoya throws a big counter combo but Wieland just gets out of the way.
Wieland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wieland connects with a crisp jab.
Wieland moves out of range as Montoya strikes.
And Wieland tries to counter it with a takedown but Montoya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wieland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Montoya's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montoya throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieland.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Montoya throws a body punch but Wieland moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wieland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randy Wieland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Montoya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wieland misses the jab.
Montoya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montoya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wieland connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wieland.
Wieland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieland connects with a nice looking jab.
Montoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wieland goes for a double leg but Montoya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montoya continues to drive forward.
Montoya looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wieland scores with a jab to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Montoya might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Montoya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wieland finds it's way round the side to connect with Montoya's head.
Inigo Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieland scores with the left hand. Montoya knows he should have avoided that one.
Montoya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Wieland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montoya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montoya throws a lazy uppercut
and Wieland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montoya is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland is looking to take a break and control but Montoya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wieland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wieland trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom.
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!
Montoya wants to control but Wieland passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wieland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wieland cracks Montoya with a good jab.
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Wieland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montoya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montoya throws a right hand that Wieland ducks under and follows up with a left that Wieland also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montoya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland goes for a double leg but Montoya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montoya continues to drive forward.
Montoya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wieland throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Wieland does it's job there.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Wieland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Wieland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wieland.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Wieland avoids them all with ease.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieland is just out of range.
Wieland jabs Montoya right on the nose. Montoya blinks but takes it well.
Inigo Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Montoya misses
and Wieland counters with a single leg into guard. Montoya didn't expect that.
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!
Wieland cracks Montoya with a solid left hand.
Wieland pushes down on Montoya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Montoya is not content to let Wieland control the position.
Wieland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wieland.
Wieland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet.
Wieland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wieland is stalling here. Montoya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wieland seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montoya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wieland seems a little lost for a moment, as Montoya dominates the positioning.
Wieland keeping his opponent close.
Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Wieland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieland tries to improve position but can't.
Wieland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Montoya is trying to control the action in half guard but Wieland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wieland wants to get back to full guard.
Wieland wants to control but Montoya is keeping busy.
Wieland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Wieland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Montoya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wieland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Montoya 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.
Wieland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montoya is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Wieland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wieland 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Wieland!
A very excited looking Randy Wieland 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 Inigo Montoya had this to say: 'Inigo Montoya: Who are you?
Man in Black: No one of consequence.
Inigo Montoya: I must know...
Man in Black: Get used to disappointment.
Inigo Montoya: Que.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobojo Makoba (ranked 567 p4p, 1980 weight class) and Animo Anito (ranked 66 p4p, 208 weight class). Makoba comes to the cage accompanied by Zilbacore 2097. Bobojo Makoba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Animo Anito's chin.
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoba throws a push kick but Anito slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Makoba's head coaches at Marquis Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makoba throws a body kick that misses.
Anito throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Anito blocks the low kick.
Makoba dodges the punch combination from Anito.
Makoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anito at a distance.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba feints and then cracks Anito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anito down.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Anito moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anito lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand.
It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Anito works the jab nicely.
Anito misses with a low kick.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Makoba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Anito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba lands a big head kick that sends Anito tumbling to the mat! Makoba takes a step backwards and waves Anito back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anito misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anito circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoba avoids the head kick by Anito.
Makoba is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Makoba. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Anito misses.
Animo Anito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makoba tries to work over Anito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Anito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anito misses with a body shot.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Makoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Anito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makoba counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anito moves out of range as Makoba throws a body kick.
Makoba circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Anito tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Makoba wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 547 p4p, 556 weight class) and Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 39 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Yordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yordan lands with a shot to the body.
Yordan lands with an uppercut that bounces Rumiantsev off the cage and back into range.
Rumiantsev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rumiantsev showed some decent athleticism there.
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yordan is trying to stand up here but Rumiantsev is controlling him well.
Yordan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumiantsev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yordan is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rumiantsev is looking to take a break and control but Yordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yordan trying to control here.
Yordan is staying active underneath Rumiantsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rumiantsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumiantsev moves away.
Rumiantsev tests Yordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yordan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Yordan misses with a hook. Rumiantsev ducked under it nicely.
Yordan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yordan throws a hook to the side of Rumiantsev's head but Rumiantsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumiantsev jabs Yordan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev wants to counter with a clinch but Yordan pushes him away.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumiantsev scores with a shot to the body.
Yordan misses with a looping left.
Rumiantsev looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Yordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rumiantsev sizes up Yordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Rumiantsev's shoulder, as Rumiantsev tries to avoid the shot.
Rumiantsev avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan misses with a hook. Rumiantsev ducked under it nicely.
Rumiantsev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumiantsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yordan connects with a body shot.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook.
Yordan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumiantsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rumiantsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumiantsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the body kick.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yordan at a distance.
Yordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rumiantsev staying out of range there.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Rumiantsev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Yordan throws a solid leg kick but Rumiantsev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yordan.
Rumiantsev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yordan.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Yordan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Rumiantsev misses
and Yordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yordan throws a head kick but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumiantsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
Yordan cracks Rumiantsev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumiantsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Rumiantsev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rumiantsev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumiantsev moves away.
Yordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yordan!
Yordan is looking to get back to his feet here but Rumiantsev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yordan's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan is trying to remain composed but Rumiantsev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Tomas Rumiantsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev punches Yordan on the ear.
Rumiantsev is not going to allow Yordan to sit and survive in this position.
Rumiantsev lands a shot to the head.
Rumiantsev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Yordan could be in trouble here!
Rumiantsev trying to control momentarily.
Yordan can't escape the position.
Rumiantsev looking for the RNC.
Yordan is trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev has full control of the position and if anything, Yordan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yordan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yordan for a finish.
Yordan wants to escape the position.
Yordan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rumiantsev has Yordan flattened out and is raining down punches.
Yordan trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Yordan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev connects with a big shot to the side of Yordan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rumiantsev scores with strikes from the back.
Yordan trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Yordan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yordan tries to reverse the position but Rumiantsev maintains control.
Rumiantsev looking to secure an arm triangle but Yordan defends it well.
Rumiantsev raining down shots from the mount!
 Yordan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yordan misses with a head kick.
A jab from Yordan misses.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rumiantsev blocks a leg kick.
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Rumiantsev saw that one coming.
Rumiantsev works Yordan's body with a nice hook.
Rumiantsev blocks a head kick by Yordan.
Yordan jabs Rumiantsev right on the nose. Rumiantsev blinks but takes it well.
Rumiantsev throws a body punch but Yordan moves out of range.
Rumiantsev avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yordan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumiantsev.
Yordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rumiantsev checks it well.
Rumiantsev throws an overhand right that lands on Yordan's shoulder, as Yordan tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumiantsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Rumiantsev does it's job there.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yordan throws the kick towards the body but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a clinch but Yordan shakes him off and moves away.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Yordan throws the left hand but Rumiantsev avoids the punch easily.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rumiantsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Rumiantsev wants to counter with a clinch but Yordan pushes him away.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumiantsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumiantsev. That did some damage!
Yordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yordan throws a hook but Rumiantsev avoids it easily.
Yordan lands a nice shot that snaps Rumiantsev's head back.
Rumiantsev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Rumiantsev.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Rumiantsev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rumiantsev's head.
Yordan cracks Rumiantsev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Yordan.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yordan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rumiantsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rumiantsev.
Yordan pushes Rumiantsev off and scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Rumiantsev lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan takes a swing at Rumiantsev's ribcage but misses.
Yordan throws a low kick, looking for Rumiantsev's leg but Rumiantsev calmly moves out of range.
Yordan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice strike.
Rumiantsev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Rumiantsev should have avoided that one.
Rumiantsev is rocked!
Yordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rumiantsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan throws a series of punches but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev ducks right into an uppercut from Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Rumiantsev misses the shot 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!
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Yordan throws the left hand but Rumiantsev avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev swings for the body but Yordan moves out of range.
Rumiantsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rumiantsev moves out of range as Yordan throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumiantsev, as that shot connected.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook.
Yordan misses with a leg kick.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yordan connects with a body shot that sends Rumiantsev's belly button to the back.
Yordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Rumiantsev misses.
Yordan with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yordan.
Rumiantsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Yordan looks to land a combination but Rumiantsev avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yordan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 812 p4p, 334 weight class) and Drago Georgijevic (ranked 100 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Georgijevic!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Georgijevic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Georgijevic.
It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Tonioli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic misses with a left hand
and Tonioli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Drago Georgijevic has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgijevic. Tonioli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonioli moves into the clinch.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Georgijevic misses with a punch to the body.
Georgijevic scores with a hook to the body.
Tonioli lands a left hand.
Georgijevic working aggressively here.
Tonioli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Georgijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonioli controls his hands.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Georgijevic avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Tonioli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Georgijevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Georgijevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Georgijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Georgijevic blocking some punches.
Georgijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgijevic misses with some punches.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Georgijevic lands a nice uppercut.
Georgijevic misses with some punches.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgijevic. Tonioli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Georgijevic throws a lazy right hand but Tonioli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic throws the left hand but Tonioli avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Georgijevic.
Tonioli clinches up with Georgijevic and pushes him back against the cage.
Georgijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Georgijevic fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgijevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Georgijevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic blocking some punches.
Georgijevic presses Tonioli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Georgijevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head.
Tonioli breaks the clinch.
A jab from Tonioli misses.
Georgijevic loads up on a big right hand but Tonioli slips the punch.
Tonioli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgijevic throws out the jab.
Georgijevic scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic misses with a left hand
enabling Tonioli to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgijevic misses with a shot to the body
and Tonioli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonioli blocks a head kick by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws out a loose jab but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic.
Tonioli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Georgijevic doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonioli throws a good cross that connects.
Tonioli instigates a clinch.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Georgijevic misses with some punches.
Georgijevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Georgijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli lands 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!
Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Georgijevic looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Tonioli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic.
Tonioli dodges the punch combination from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic lands with a right hand.
Georgijevic lands with an overhand left.
Vinicius Tonioli's cut is getting worse.
Tonioli staying out of range there.
Georgijevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonioli.
The fighters circling - Tonioli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonioli misses with an uppercut
and Georgijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonioli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonioli looks to land a combination but Georgijevic avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drago Georgijevic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Tonioli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Georgijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonioli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Georgijevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Georgijevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonioli throws a lazy head kick
and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonioli wants to clinch but Georgijevic slips to the side
and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonioli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago Georgijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georgijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonioli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonioli 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgijevic missing with a left hand there. Tonioli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Georgijevic misses with a double jab
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Georgijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Georgijevic scores with a hook.
Georgijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonioli.
Drago Georgijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonioli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonioli.
Georgijevic misses with a left hand
and Tonioli counters with a crisp one two that drops Georgijevic! Tonioli thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Georgijevic to his feet! Georgijevic is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tonioli.
Georgijevic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tonioli swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonioli.
Georgijevic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinicius Tonioli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Georgijevic connects with a single shot there.
Tonioli takes a swing at Georgijevic's ribcage but misses.
Georgijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgijevic tries to land a body kick
and Tonioli counters with a nice body shot.
Georgijevic misses with a hook
and Tonioli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Georgijevic misses the body punch
letting Tonioli counter with a right hand.
Georgijevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeez, Vinicius Tonioli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgijevic ducks under a wild hook from Tonioli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Georgijevic misses.
Tonioli lands a left and a right that send Georgijevic crashing to the mat, dazed. Tonioli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tonioli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Georgijevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Georgijevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Georgijevic looks to throw the jab but Tonioli is out of range.
Tonioli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Georgijevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Tonioli's head but Tonioli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonioli throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Georgijevic and Tonioli goes tumbling to the canvas! Georgijevic follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinicius Tonioli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drago Georgijevic!
Drago Georgijevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Zigaro (ranked 281 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Jon Kramer (ranked 37 p4p, 166 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Zigaro looks to throw a body kick
and Kramer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kramer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kramer tries to pass to full mount but Zigaro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Zigaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zigaro's coaches at The Hidden 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.
Kramer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Zigaro is defending well.
Kramer passes to full mount!
Zigaro wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kramer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zigaro trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kramer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zigaro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zigaro and Kramer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kramer.
Kramer tries for a kimura but Zigaro is defending well.
Zigaro prevents Kramer from improving position.
Kramer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zigaro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Zigaro!
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zigaro won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Zigaro pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro is posturing up here but Kramer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zigaro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zigaro has to tap! Slick submission there by Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Kramer!
Jon Kramer is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Breno Belmiro (ranked 215 p4p, 287 weight class) and Vincent Van Elburg (ranked 22 p4p, 31 weight class). Vincent Van Elburg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Breno Belmiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Van Elburg!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Elburg throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
Belmiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belmiro misses the body punch
and Van Elburg counters with a nice body kick.
Van Elburg throws a leg kick
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Elburg!
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Check out the look on Belmiro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Elburg, who protects the arm well.
Belmiro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Belmiro working the ground and pound.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Elburg tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro working the head with strikes.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Van Elburg is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Elburg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belmiro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Van Elburg is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Elburg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Elburg tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Elburg sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Van Elburg's temple.
Van Elburg wants to get back to his feet.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Elburg wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Van Elburg is defending well.
Van Elburg wants to get back to full guard.
Van Elburg is positioning himself well to prevent Belmiro advancing to mount.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Elburg!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro lands a heavy elbow.
Belmiro raining down shots from the mount!
Belmiro 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro trying to control but Van Elburg is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg is bucking up trying to escape but Belmiro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belmiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belmiro has control of Van Elburg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Elburg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belmiro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Elburg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van Elburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Elburg has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back!
Belmiro is trying to break free.
Van Elburg doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Elburg's head.
Belmiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belmiro cracks Van Elburg with a solid left hand.
Van Elburg wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Van Elburg keeps moving.
Belmiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Belmiro trying to control but Van Elburg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belmiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Elburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belmiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belmiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Elburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Van Elburg.
Belmiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Elburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Elburg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belmiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmiro has time to react.
Belmiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Elburg misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmiro misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elburg lands a head kick!
Belmiro lands a body shot.
Van Elburg avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Belmiro cracks Van Elburg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Elburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Van Elburg misses the jab.
Van Elburg throws a sloppy head kick
and Belmiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Elburg misses with a head kick.
Vincent Van Elburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmiro misses with a left hand
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Van Elburg, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Elburg misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses
and Belmiro counters with a left to the body.
Van Elburg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Elburg can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Van Elburg.
A big right from Van Elburg misses.
Belmiro throws an overhand right that lands on Van Elburg's shoulder, as Van Elburg tries to avoid the shot.
Belmiro lands with a right hand.
Van Elburg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Elburg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Elburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Belmiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Van Elburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Elburg works Belmiro's body with a nice hook.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmiro takes a swing at Van Elburg's ribcage but misses.
Van Elburg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Belmiro blocks it well.
Belmiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Belmiro misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belmiro missing with a left hand there. Van Elburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Van Elburg.
Belmiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belmiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Elburg's guard.
Belmiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belmiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belmiro is in close to Van Elburg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belmiro passes Van Elburg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belmiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Elburg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Van Elburg taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Van Elburg is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is nestled in close to Van Elburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Van Elburg is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Elburg has hold of Belmiro's hands but Belmiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Van Elburg's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Elburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belmiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Elburg is just out of range.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Elburg.
The fighters circling - Van Elburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Elburg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belmiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Elburg scrambles back to his feet.
Belmiro connects with a jab.
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses
and Belmiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Elburg's guard.
Van Elburg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Belmiro dives into side control.
Van Elburg wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Van Elburg is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro cracks Van Elburg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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 Elburg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belmiro connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elburg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Van Elburg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Elburg tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Elburg, who protects the arm well.
Belmiro landing strikes.
Belmiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Elburg is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Elburg, who protects the arm well.
Van Elburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Elburg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back!
Van Elburg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belmiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Belmiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Elburg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Belmiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Belmiro for a finish.
Belmiro breaks Van Elburg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Elburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro is working Van Elburg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belmiro with a nice head shot there.
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Elburg working a defensive guard here.
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Belmiro stops Van Elburg from standing up.
Van Elburg trying to control the position.
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Elburg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Van Elburg's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro pushes down on Van Elburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro lands strikes from half guard.
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Elburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Belmiro.
Belmiro prevents Van Elburg from improving his position.
Belmiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Elburg taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Belmiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belmiro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Elburg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Breno Belmiro!
Breno Belmiro retains his featherweight title!
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