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UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mbakba Jumba (ranked 3934 p4p, 4088 weight class) and Louis Samba (ranked 144 p4p, 154 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mbakba Jumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Samba!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jumba gets a clinch.
Jumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jumba closes the distance and clinches.
Samba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samba avoiding damage.
Samba looking to stall.
Samba is trying to maintain a safe position but Jumba gets an underhook and turns Samba into the cage.
Samba is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The referee calls for Samba to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Louis Samba.
Jumba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumba letting Samba take a breather here.
Samba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Samba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jumba moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Louis Samba.
Jumba has Samba up against the cage in a clinch.
Samba is trying to maintain a safe position but Jumba gets an underhook and turns Samba into the cage.
Samba stalling.
Samba trying to control the position but instead, Jumba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Samba into the cage.
Jumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jumba drives through and clinches with Samba against the cage.
Jumba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jumba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samba, pushing him back against the cage.
Jumba stalling in the clinch.
Samba is trying to maintain a safe position but Jumba gets an underhook and turns Samba into the cage.
Samba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jumba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samba leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jumba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jumba has managed to clinch.
Samba slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Louis Samba.
Jumba tries to close the distance and clinch but Samba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbakba Jumba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jumba 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbakba Jumba!
During a confident post fight interview, Mbakba Jumba 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Lefevre (ranked 24244 p4p, 5540 weight class) and Yuri Petrov (ranked 436 p4p, 421 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Lefevre !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre lands a jab to Petrov 's midsection.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lefevre . Lefevre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lefevre tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefevre is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Lefevre looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Lefevre moves into the clinch.
Lefevre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lefevre .
Lefevre fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefevre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lefevre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Lefevre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lefevre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lefevre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lefevre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Lefevre shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Lefevre fails with the takedown.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lefevre wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Lefevre tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lefevre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lefevre .
Lefevre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Lefevre defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre feinted with a counter takedown.
Lefevre lands a lovely overhand right.
Lefevre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lefevre somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Lefevre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lefevre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lefevre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Lefevre defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov .
Lefevre tries to clinch up.
Pierre Lefevre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lefevre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lefevre .
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lefevre manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws the left hand but Lefevre avoids the punch easily.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov 's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Lefevre shakes it off.
Lefevre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lefevre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefevre tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Lefevre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Lefevre lands a jab-cross combination.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lefevre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lefevre wants to clinch.
Lefevre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Lefevre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefevre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefevre is looking to clinch.
Lefevre moves away from the strike by Petrov .
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lefevre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov 's guard.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Petrov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Lefevre defends easily.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lefevre trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lefevre wants to clinch.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lefevre defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lefevre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lefevre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov !
Lefevre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lefevre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lefevre 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Lefevre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov 's guard.
Petrov working for a triangle but Lefevre defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully.
Lefevre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lefevre has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lefevre defends well.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov wants to improve his position but instead Lefevre has moved into half guard.
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.
Lefevre not doing much here.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
Pierre Lefevre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Lefevre 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.
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre slows the pace down in half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Petrov .
Lefevre gets to mount! Petrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefevre controlling from mount.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre fails to advance to Petrov 's back.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Lefevre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Lefevre ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Lefevre on that attempt.
Lefevre tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefevre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Lefevre on that attempt.
Petrov scores with a jab. Lefevre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuri Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lefevre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lefevre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov 's sensitive parts.
Lefevre wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Lefevre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov .
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lefevre .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Lefevre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefevre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lefevre clinches.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefevre fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov .
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefevre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Lefevre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yuri Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefevre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Lefevre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lefevre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre content just to control the position here.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lefevre 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.
Petrov moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lefevre is aware though and is defending well.
Lefevre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lefevre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lefevre passes Petrov 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lefevre is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lefevre content to control rather than advance.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Petrov .
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Petrov !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaman Weaver (ranked 2076 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Cuba Gooding (ranked 202 p4p, 164 weight class). Weaver comes to the cage accompanied by Close Your Eyes by Acen. Gooding is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everything is Right (ft. Devilish Trio) - Skeler. Cuba Gooding acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaman Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cuba Gooding!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Gooding connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weaver has his takedown stuffed
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Gooding uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Weaver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gooding's head backwards.
Gooding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gooding with a nice cross.
Weaver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weaver throws a right and a left that Gooding avoids nicely.
Weaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Weaver does it's job there.
Weaver scores with a takedown into Gooding's guard.
Weaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Gooding is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooding pulls Weaver in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooding controls Weaver momentarily but Weaver frees himself.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
Gooding is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gooding keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weaver looking to sit in guard and control but Gooding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gooding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gooding stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gooding wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weaver is looking for a triangle but Gooding pushes his legs off easily.
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gooding passes into half guard.
Weaver is looking to control Gooding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
Gooding trying to advance position but Weaver counters by regaining guard.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooding trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weaver pulls Gooding in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding works over Weaver with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weaver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gooding throws a body punch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Weaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Gooding moves away and avoids it.
Gooding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gooding lands a nice shot to the body.
Gooding cracks Weaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver lunges at Gooding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gooding's hand.
Weaver lands a really nice looking cross but Gooding seems unphased.
Gooding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Gooding - just one landing.
Gooding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver misses with a body shot
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gooding moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gooding tries to sprawl but Weaver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gooding wants to get back to full guard.
Gooding taking some punishment here, with Weaver in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
Weaver moves into full mount! Gooding won't be happy about that!
Weaver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooding regains half guard.
Gooding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Gooding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Weaver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Weaver cracks Gooding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Weaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gooding is looking to escape.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Weaver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weaver working for a guillotine from mount but Gooding is in no mood to give up.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gooding can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is landing with some decent strikes but Gooding is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Weaver lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gooding hang on?
Gooding working to try and regain half guard.
Weaver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weaver punching from mount but Gooding doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gooding really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Weaver wants to control the pace but Gooding is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooding bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gooding postures up.
Weaver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gooding manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuba Gooding'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. This is the final round!
Gooding lands a really nice looking cross but Weaver seems unphased.
Cuba Gooding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gooding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding slips under a jab.
Gooding throws out a counter right but Weaver avoids it with no problem.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Gooding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gooding wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well.
Gooding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding wants to get back to full guard.
Shaman Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver trying to control the action but Gooding is working from the bottom.
Weaver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gooding can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver is looking to advance position but Gooding won't allow it.
Weaver is taking a breather. Gooding 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.
Weaver 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.
Gooding is refusing to be controlled, as Weaver sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weaver slows the pace down in half guard.
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
Gooding is trying is best to control the position here.
Weaver controlling the action here.
Gooding tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooding is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weaver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gooding manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
Weaver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weaver 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! Gooding is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaman Weaver!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaman Weaver 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kashton Pearce (ranked 2005 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Henry Shorts (ranked 255 p4p, 187 weight class). Kashton Pearce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Shorts's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kashton Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts shoots for a takedown but Pearce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pearce throws a big counter combination but Shorts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearce misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Pearce, which made it look bad.
Pearce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kashton Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearce as he avoids it easily.
Pearce is looking to counter punch.
Shorts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearce is fending him off so far but Shorts persists. Nope, Pearce circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Pearce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce leaves Shorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Pearce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shorts with a poor takedown
and Pearce counters with a crisp one two that drops Shorts! Pearce thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shorts to his feet! Shorts is in big trouble!
 Shorts is rocked!
Shorts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearce counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kashton Pearce!
After the fight, Kashton Pearce was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Bergman (ranked 1702 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 213 p4p, 305 weight class). Neal Robson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Bergman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bergman throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Bergman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bergman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robson digs a good hook to Bergman's body.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Bergman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Tobias Bergman has been cut.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bergman tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bergman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robson pinned against the cage. Robson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman takes one on the button.
Neal Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson batters Bergman with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bergman is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Robson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bergman to the mat with a gruesome thud! Robson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neal Robson!
Neal Robson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 881 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Enver Karacan (ranked 111 p4p, 142 weight class). Galvarino's entrance music is Wretched of the Earth - El Otro Lado. A fine choice. Enver Karacan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mapuche Galvarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Karacan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karacan lunges at Galvarino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galvarino's hand.
Karacan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karacan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karacan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karacan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvarino's hands.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvarino.
Karacan scores with a nice head shot.
Karacan lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvarino off the cage and back into range.
Karacan scores with the left hand. Galvarino knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvarino misses with a wild body shot.
Karacan missing with a left hand there. Galvarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan stuns Galvarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvarino misses with a straight right.
Galvarino misses the jab.
Galvarino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galvarino misses with a looping left.
Galvarino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Galvarino misses.
Karacan throws a right hand that Galvarino ducks under and follows up with a left that Galvarino also avoids with ease.
Karacan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvarino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karacan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvarino.
Karacan jabs Galvarino right on the nose. Galvarino blinks but takes it well.
Galvarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvarino.
Galvarino misses with a hook.
Galvarino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Karacan throws a nice looking combination but Galvarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karacan misses with a few strikes there.
Karacan throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvarino connects with a body shot.
Galvarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karacan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab from Karacan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan misses with a body shot.
A big right from Karacan misses.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karacan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galvarino lands with an uppercut that bounces Karacan off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karacan lands with a good body shot.
Karacan throws a body punch but Galvarino moves out of range.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Galvarino.
A big left from Galvarino misses.
Karacan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Galvarino scores with a sloppy right hand. Karacan should have avoided that one.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galvarino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Karacan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Galvarino misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Karacan.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karacan lands a really nice looking cross but Galvarino seems unphased.
Karacan cracks a nice hook into Galvarino's ribs.
Karacan connects with a nice looking jab.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut. Karacan saw that one coming.
Karacan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galvarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karacan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galvarino swings for the body but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan lands with a straight right. Galvarino didn't see that one coming.
Karacan lands a jab to the nose.
Karacan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karacan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvarino throws out the jab.
Galvarino tries to move into range but Karacan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut.
Karacan jabs Galvarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karacan scores with the left hand. Galvarino knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karacan finds it's way round the side to connect with Galvarino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvarino is just out of range.
Karacan moves out of range as Galvarino strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvarino. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvarino misses the shot to the body.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karacan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karacan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Galvarino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Galvarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan slips a jab and a cross from Galvarino.
Karacan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvarino.
Galvarino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karacan doesn't seem bothered though.
Karacan connects with a nice looking jab.
Galvarino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvarino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karacan.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvarino is looking to counter punch.
Galvarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karacan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galvarino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karacan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Karacan there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Karacan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galvarino scores with a jab to the body.
Galvarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karacan moves out of range as Galvarino strikes.
Karacan stuns Galvarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galvarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karacan lands a nice looking body shot.
Karacan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galvarino looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan misses with a body shot.
It looked like Galvarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karacan moves out of range as Galvarino strikes.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Galvarino throws a right and a left that Karacan avoids nicely.
Karacan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karacan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galvarino on the side of the head.
Galvarino takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.
Galvarino lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvarino misses with a looping right.
Karacan jabs Galvarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karacan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karacan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galvarino.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
Karacan misses with a jab to the body
and Galvarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. Galvarino saw that one coming.
Galvarino 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.
Karacan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karacan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karacan scores with a nice right hand.
Galvarino throws out a loose jab but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karacan scores with a hook.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karacan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Enver Karacan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan defending well as Galvarino loads up on a big left hand.
Karacan lands with a shot to the body.
Karacan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karacan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvarino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Galvarino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut.
Karacan slips a straight right by Galvarino.
Galvarino misses the shot to the body.
Galvarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karacan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvarino.
Galvarino defending well as Karacan loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karacan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galvarino lands with a good body shot.
Galvarino throws out a powerful jab.
Galvarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvarino is just out of range.
Galvarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karacan on the side of the head.
Galvarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Galvarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan lands a jab.
Galvarino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvarino. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan slips under a jab from Galvarino.
Karacan lands a jab.
Karacan connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karacan.
Galvarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Galvarino.
Galvarino swings for the body but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvarino is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
Karacan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Karacan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karacan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galvarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Galvarino might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karacan lands a head shot.
Karacan stuns Galvarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galvarino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karacan moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan misses with a two punch combination.
Karacan scores with a body shot.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Galvarino.
Galvarino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enver Karacan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karacan scores with a hook.
Karacan works the jab nicely.
Galvarino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvarino.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galvarino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galvarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karacan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvarino looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Karacan connects with a jab.
Galvarino looks to land a combination but Karacan avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Galvarino.
A big left from Galvarino misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
Karacan swings for the body but Galvarino moves out of range.
Galvarino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
Karacan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvarino.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karacan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvarino's hands.
Karacan clobbers Galvarino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karacan slips a jab from Galvarino.
Karacan misses with a body shot.
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!
Karacan lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karacan misses with a wild combination.
Karacan throws a jab when Galvarino was well out of range.
Karacan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Karacan works the jab nicely.
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Galvarino does no damage.
Galvarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karacan connects with a body shot.
Karacan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Galvarino.
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galvarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karacan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvarino doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvarino lands a jab to Karacan's midsection.
Galvarino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Galvarino looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvarino at a distance.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galvarino misses the jab.
Galvarino takes one to the chin there.
Galvarino misses with a hook. Karacan ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Karacan lands.
Galvarino avoids the body shot from Karacan.
A combination from Galvarino does no damage.
A big left from Karacan misses.
A jab lands there for Galvarino.
Galvarino walks into a straight right hand from Karacan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Galvarino throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvarino avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Some wild striking there from Galvarino.
A slow jab from Galvarino misses its intended target.
Karacan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galvarino under the eye.
Karacan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Galvarino misses with a left hand
and Karacan counters with a nice uppercut.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Galvarino.
Galvarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan connects with a right hand. Galvarino shakes it off.
A left and a right from Karacan both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Karacan finds it's way through Galvarino's defenses.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Galvarino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karacan.
It looked like Galvarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karacan.
Karacan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karacan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvarino doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvarino drops his hands momentarily and Karacan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Karacan misses.
Karacan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mapuche Galvarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karacan lands a right hook to the body.
Karacan scores with a jab to the head.
Galvarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.
Galvarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvarino throws a shot to the body.
Galvarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvarino.
A right-left combo lands from Karacan.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karacan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
Enver Karacan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Berishvili (ranked 657 p4p, 2007 weight class) and Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 63 p4p, 192 weight class). Berishvili comes to the cage accompanied by Acharuli Gandagana. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikheil Berishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Berishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berishvili clinches.
Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berishvili blocks a jab.
Schnitzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schnitzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target.
Berishvili misses with a looping right.
Berishvili moves away from the strike by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schnitzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berishvili wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili looks to land a left hand but Schnitzer moved out of range nicely.
Berishvili ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws a body punch but Berishvili moves out of range.
Berishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Berishvili is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schnitzer.
Berishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer.
Berishvili loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schnitzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Berishvili.
Berishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schnitzer.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schnitzer manages to circle out of the way.
Berishvili misses with an uppercut. Schnitzer saw that one coming.
Schnitzer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schnitzer takes a swing at Berishvili's ribcage but misses.
Schnitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berishvili.
Schnitzer throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schnitzer with a hook.
Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schnitzer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schnitzer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Berishvili crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schnitzer - the referee stops the clock and Berishvili gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schnitzer. Berishvili manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Berishvili connects with a single shot there.
Schnitzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Berishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Schnitzer counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Schnitzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Berishvili.
Schnitzer's corner calls for a 1-2. Schnitzer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berishvili looks to clinch
enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Berishvili misses its intended target.
Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schnitzer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schnitzer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schnitzer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Schnitzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Berishvili.
Berishvili tries to clinch up
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schnitzer lands with a nice body punch.
Schnitzer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Berishvili tries to clinch up.
Schnitzer throws out a counter right but Berishvili avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schnitzer. That's going to slow Berishvili down.
Schnitzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Berishvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schnitzer, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berishvili darts in trying to clinch
and Schnitzer counters with a three punch combo that has Berishvili backing up. Berishvili nods at Schnitzer to acknowledge the strikes.
Berishvili wants to clinch up but Schnitzer keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schnitzer! But no joy.
Berishvili misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Schnitzer tests Berishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schnitzer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berishvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schnitzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schnitzer throws a sloppy head kick
and Berishvili counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berishvili.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berishvili pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schnitzer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schnitzer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schnitzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schnitzer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berishvili controls Schnitzer momentarily but Schnitzer frees himself.
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!
Berishvili keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully.
Schnitzer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer 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.
The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schnitzer throws a hook but Berishvili blocks it.
Berishvili misses with a right hand
and Berishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berishvili misses with a left hand
and Schnitzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berishvili.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berishvili.
Berishvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schnitzer misses with a straight left.
Berishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schnitzer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berishvili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schnitzer lands a body shot.
Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berishvili is looking to clinch but Schnitzer is avoiding it.
Berishvili throws a shot from downtown. Schnitzer moves away and avoids it.
Berishvili slips a jab from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Berishvili.
Berishvili misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schnitzer throws a hook but Berishvili avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schnitzer manages to circle out of the way.
Schnitzer misses with a hook.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Schnitzer moves away
and Schnitzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berishvili misses with an uppercut.
Schnitzer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schnitzer lands a nice looking body kick.
Berishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot.
Schnitzer throws a big shot that misses.
Berishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Schnitzer.
Mikheil Berishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berishvili moves out of range as Schnitzer strikes.
Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Berishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berishvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schnitzer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schnitzer throws a leg kick
and Berishvili moves into the clinch.
Berishvili prevents a body shot from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berishvili has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position.
Berishvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving.
Schnitzer looking to sit in guard and control but Berishvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer working a defensive guard here.
Berishvili trying to control but Schnitzer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer controls Berishvili momentarily but Berishvili frees himself.
Berishvili trying to control but Schnitzer is working from the bottom.
Berishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnitzer is retaining full guard.
Schnitzer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schnitzer is trying to control the position but Berishvili postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berishvili tries to clinch
and Schnitzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Schnitzer misses with a two punch combination.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Schnitzer is having none of it.
Schnitzer takes one to the chin there.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berishvili tries to clinch up but Schnitzer circles away and keeps his distance.
Berishvili moves to clinch but Schnitzer breaks away
and Schnitzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Berishvili finds it's target.
A jab from Schnitzer finds it's way through Berishvili's defenses.
Schnitzer lunges at Berishvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berishvili's hand.
Schnitzer defending well as Berishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Schnitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berishvili.
A slow jab from Schnitzer misses its intended target.
Schnitzer throws a shot from downtown. Berishvili moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Berishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Good work by Berishvili as he checks the leg kick.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schnitzer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berishvili closes the distance but Schnitzer moves to the side
and Schnitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schnitzer looks to land a combination but Berishvili avoids it well.
Berishvili moves into range and clinches up with Schnitzer.
Schnitzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schnitzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Schnitzer has him pressed against the cage.
Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berishvili rushes Schnitzer and presses him up against the cage.
Schnitzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schnitzer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnitzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berishvili dodges the punch combination from Schnitzer.
A telegraphed right hand from Berishvili misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schnitzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berishvili manages to pull guard.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving.
Berishvili looking to control.
Berishvili looking for a guillotine here but Schnitzer defends easily.
Schnitzer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mikheil Berishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili has his hands on Schnitzer's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schnitzer trying to control but Berishvili is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kevin Schnitzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing.
Schnitzer misses with a punch to the body.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schnitzer to keep the fight standing.
Schnitzer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berishvili jumps guard but Schnitzer stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schnitzer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schnitzer walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berishvili misses with a hook. Schnitzer ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schnitzer! But no joy.
Schnitzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berishvili 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.
Schnitzer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Schnitzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berishvili throws a hook but Schnitzer avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target.
Schnitzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berishvili.
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Berishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schnitzer.
Berishvili wants to clinch.
Berishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schnitzer throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnitzer looks to throw the jab but Berishvili is out of range.
Schnitzer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Berishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot.
Berishvili throws out a loose jab but Schnitzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schnitzer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Schnitzer!
Kevin Schnitzer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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