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UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Frehley (ranked 2904 p4p, 3976 weight class) and Sam Owen (ranked 336 p4p, 426 weight class). Owen has chosen Feel Me Flow - Naughty by Nature as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juice Frehley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen throws a shot from downtown. Frehley moves away and avoids it.
Frehley misses with an uppercut. Owen saw that one coming.
Owen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frehley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frehley throws a right hand that misses
and Owen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Juice Frehley has been cut.
Owen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frehley lands the left hand.
 It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.
Frehley throws the left hand but Owen avoids the punch easily.
Frehley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Owen cracks Frehley with a big right hand and Frehley goes down!
 Frehley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen is pushing down on Frehley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frehley is fighting to maintain full guard but Owen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Owen tries to pass to full mount but Frehley defends it.
Owen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frehley keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Owen seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frehley is staying active underneath Owen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Owen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frehley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Owen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Owen!
Owen wants to control but Frehley is keeping him busy.
Owen cracks Frehley with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Owen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Owen trying to control the action but Frehley is working from the bottom.
Frehley trying to remain calm as Owen controls from the top position.
Owen trying to control the position but Frehley is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen taking a breather here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Owen is working Frehley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Owen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Owen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frehley scores with a body shot.
Juice Frehley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frehley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Frehley misses its intended target.
Frehley lands a nice shot to the body.
Owen looks winded!
A jab from Frehley does it's job there.
Juice Frehley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frehley tries a low kick but Owen avoids it.
Owen tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Owen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Owen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frehley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frehley scores with a shot to the body.
Owen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Frehley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juice Frehley!
Sam Owen spoke after the fight, saying 'Whenever I start something I try to finish it.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Long (ranked 2893 p4p, 24008 weight class) and Pierre Lefevre (ranked 272 p4p, 452 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lefevre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lefevre just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Long blocks the leg kick.
Long turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lefevre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lefevre swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long thows a leg kick but Lefevre checks it
and Lefevre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long gets back to full guard.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Lefevre is pushing down on Long's leg trying to pass to half guard. Long is fighting to maintain full guard but Lefevre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Long blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lefevre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Lefevre eventually gives up the hold.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lefevre on the ground.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Long is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Long is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long throws a leg kick but Lefevre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Long does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lefevre shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
That's four 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.
Lefevre defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richard Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefevre darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Lefevre into the cage.
Richard Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Lefevre .
Lefevre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Long.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefevre was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lefevre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Lefevre fails with the takedown.
Long feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Richard Long will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lefevre staying out of range there.
Lefevre throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Long misses
and Lefevre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Long's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Long's guard.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Long defends it well.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre wants to work for an arm triangle but Long is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lefevre thows a huge punch but Long dodges it nicely.
Lefevre is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lefevre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Long is having none of it.
Long on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Long tries to get out of the position.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lefevre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Long doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lefevre .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Long is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lefevre 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.
Lefevre prevents Long from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Lefevre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefevre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
That kick from Long tenderised Lefevre 's leg. Lefevre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lefevre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Long on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lefevre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lefevre has a takedown stuffed.
Long half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Richard Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Lefevre .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lefevre feints the counter takedown.
Lefevre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Lefevre has his takedown stuffed
and Long counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long misses with a straight right.
Long looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Long tenderised Lefevre 's leg. Lefevre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lefevre slips under a jab.
Lefevre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long throws a leg kick but Lefevre moved away.
Lefevre slips under a jab.
That kick from Long tenderised Lefevre 's leg. Lefevre is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Long.
Lefevre lands with a nice combination. Long backs away looking to recover.
Lefevre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lefevre tries to counter it with a takedown but Long pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Lefevre moves out of range easily.
Richard Long is winning the standup battle so far.
Lefevre scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefevre moves out of range of the leg kick from Long.
Long getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lefevre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long motions for Lefevre to come forward. Long throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Long's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lefevre tries to counter it with a takedown but Long pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lefevre has a takedown stuffed.
Long connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lefevre . Lefevre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Long throws a series of punches but Lefevre avoids them all with ease.
Long missing with a left hand there. Lefevre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Long checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Long is looking to chop away at Lefevre 's legs.
Lefevre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Long throws a low kick but Lefevre moves out of range easily.
Lefevre with the counter takedown but Long avoids it easily.
Lefevre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Long manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lefevre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Long controls the pace.
Lefevre working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Long showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Long 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Long!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 1044 p4p, 2418 weight class) and Joe Wick (ranked 136 p4p, 318 weight class). Zé Jiurgite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zé Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Wick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Jiurgite misses.
Wick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiurgite.
Wick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jiurgite misses with a looping right.
Wick wants to clinch but Jiurgite slips to the side
and Jiurgite counters with a straight right hand.
Jiurgite throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it.
Wick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jiurgite.
Wick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wick cracks Jiurgite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wick lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiurgite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wick stalks Jiurgite and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jiurgite's face. Jiurgite staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Wick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jiurgite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wick blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jiurgite.
Wick connects with a body shot that sends Jiurgite's belly button to the back.
Wick throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Wick misses its intended target.
Donk. Wick catches Jiurgite right on the button with a cross.
Jiurgite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jiurgite.
Wick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiurgite is looking to land body kicks.
Wick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiurgite was well out of range. Poor timing from Wick.
Wick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wick thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Jiurgite misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiurgite. That snapped Wick's head back.
It looks like Joe Wick has been cut.
That kick from Jiurgite tenderised Wick's leg. Wick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiurgite throws a lazy right hand but Wick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wick takes a swing at Jiurgite's ribcage but misses.
Jiurgite throwing a counter right hand but Wick manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jiurgite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wick doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiurgite. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick misses with a shot to the body
and Jiurgite counters with a two punch combo.
Wick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wick scores with a leg kick.
Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot.
Wick closes the distance and pushes Jiurgite back into the cage.
Jiurgite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiurgite misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jiurgite is breathing heavily.
A short right from Wick on the inside.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Jiurgite avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Jiurgite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wick stalling.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Jiurgite avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Jiurgite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiurgite working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jiurgite - that landed with a thud.
Wick missing with knees to the body.
Jiurgite misses with the head strike.
Wick lands a nice uppercut.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wick - that landed with a thud.
Jiurgite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Wick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jiurgite seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wick can turn it around.
Wick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiurgite lands a right hand.
Jiurgite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiurgite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiurgite makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wick lands a nice uppercut.
Jiurgite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiurgite misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiurgite avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Jiurgite avoids the damage to the body.
Jiurgite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick tries a body shot but Jiurgite blocks it.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiurgite.
Wick trying to stall but Jiurgite improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Wick.
Wick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Wick.
Wick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick avoiding damage.
Wick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wick scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiurgite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiurgite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiurgite is looking to break free of the clinch but Wick has double underhooks.
Wick blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jiurgite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiurgite. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiurgite tries to move into range but Wick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wick throws a lazy right hand but Jiurgite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wick misses with an uppercut. Jiurgite saw that one coming.
Jiurgite throws a quick counter head kick but Wick was just out of range.
Wick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jiurgite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jiurgite.
Wick pushes Jiurgite up against the cage in a clinch.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Jiurgite avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Wick misses with a punch on the inside.
Wick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Wick - that landed with a thud.
Wick scores a nice knee to the body.
Jiurgite throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiurgite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wick lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to pull guard but Wick won't allow it.
Jiurgite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
Jiurgite jumps guard but Wick stands there with Jiurgite around his waist. Jiurgite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wick misses with a punch on the inside.
Wick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wick blocking some punches.
Wick prevents a body shot from Jiurgite.
Wick scores with a hook to the body.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
Wick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiurgite backwards.
Wick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jiurgite working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wick.
Jiurgite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiurgite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiurgite.
Joe Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Jiurgite.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wick blocks an uppercut.
Jiurgite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jiurgites head.
Wick lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Wick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jiurgite lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick.
A knee to the head by Wick.
Wick scores with a hook to the body.
Wick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jiurgite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Wick.
Wick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jiurgite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jiurgite.
A left hand lands to the body for Wick.
Wick lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Wick.
Wick lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick lands a left hand.
Jiurgite struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Wick prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zé Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick can't find room to land a body shot as Jiurgite controls the action.
Wick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jiurgite backwards.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
Wick lands with a left to the head.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
Wick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wick is looking to control Jiurgite's arms but Jiurgite gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wick has his back to the cage.
Jiurgite lands a left hand.
Wick lands a nice knee to the body.
Wick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jiurgite in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jiurgite is defending well for now.
Wick prevents a body shot from Jiurgite.
Wick digs a right hand underneath Jiurgite's ribcage. Jiurgite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wick lands a body shot.
Jiurgite takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wick lands a body shot.
Zé Jiurgite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wick scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiurgite should have avoided that one.
Jiurgite is rocked!
Wick clinches with his opponent.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
Wick jerks Jiurgite's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jiurgite drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wick goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wick because Jiurgite was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Joe Wick!
A victorious Joe Wick 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shorts (ranked 1830 p4p, 1377 weight class) and Projekti Yksi (ranked 248 p4p, 190 weight class). Projekti Yksi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Projekti Yksi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Yksi.
Yksi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shorts counters with a single leg into guard. Yksi didn't expect that.
Yksi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yksi controlling the position.
Shorts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shorts postures up in Yksi's guard and throws a big left but Yksi blocks it.
Shorts trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
Yksi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shorts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yksi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi 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.
Shorts 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
Shorts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yksi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yksi trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Yksi is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.
Yksi prevents Shorts from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yksi is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Shorts is working hard here to advance position.
Shorts is trying to control but can't.
Shorts is looking to improve his position.
Shorts is trying is best to control the position here.
Yksi is keen to just control but Shorts is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shorts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yksi sprawls well initially but Shorts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shorts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yksi is not content to let Shorts control the position.
Shorts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yksi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yksi keeps working.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yksi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts trying to mount his opponent but Yksi defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shorts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yksi pinned against the cage. Yksi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shorts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shorts.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Yksi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shorts closes the distance and clinches up with Yksi, looking for a takedown. Shorts pushes Yksi against the cage but Yksi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Shorts avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi cracks Shorts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yksi finish him?
Shorts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yksi is stalking Shorts. Shorts circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Yksi, and it's lights out! Shorts really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Projekti Yksi!
Projekti Yksi 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 Billy Butcher (ranked 1363 p4p, 1494 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 184 p4p, 206 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher slips under a jab from Robson.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Butcher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice cross by Butcher.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Butcher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robson just manages to avoid it.
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Butcher.
Robson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Butcher.
Robson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robson misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Butcher.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson lands a glancing blow to the side of Butcher's head.
Butcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butcher.
Butcher cracks Robson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Butcher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robson to stand back up!
 Robson is rocked!
Robson is holding his hands too far apart here. Butcher throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Robson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Asby (ranked 688 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 96 p4p, 232 weight class). Payakaroon has chosen Wai khru ram muay as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Asby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Asby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asby avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
A low kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to slow Asby down by chopping away at his legs.
Asby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asby throws a right hand that Payakaroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakaroon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Asby finds it's target.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon motions for Asby to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Asby saw that one coming.
Payakaroon's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payakaroon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Asby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asby misses with a hook.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asby.
Payakaroon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Asby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Asby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asby.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Asby jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asby throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Asby and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Asby.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Asby misses.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asby throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Asby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Asby.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Asby takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.
Asby misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Asby.
Asby throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Asby shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Asby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Asby scores with a nice strike.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
Asby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Asby tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asby cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Payakaroon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Bjorn Asby is winning the standup battle so far.
Asby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asby looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Asby walks into a jab.
A low kick from Payakaroon misses
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Asby's front leg but catches the back leg as Asby tries to avoid it.
Asby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Asby takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Asby moved away.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Asby moved away.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Asby to counter with a crisp jab.
Asby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon thuds his right hand into Asby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Asby pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Asby.
Asby swinging wildly here.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Asby throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Asby and move into the clinch position.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asby throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Asby blocks the leg kick.
Asby is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon looks to throw a body kick
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payakaroon under the eye.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Asby down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Asby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby scores with a nice strike.
Payakaroon is rocked!
Asby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Asby steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Payakaroon is out on his feet! Asby sets himself and nearly takes Payakaroon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Berishvili (ranked 1115 p4p, 1642 weight class) and Dharya Bhate (ranked 124 p4p, 176 weight class). Berishvili comes into the arena with Acharuli Gandagana blaring out of the sound system. Bhate has chosen Diwali Madness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikheil Berishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dharya Bhate!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berishvili avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Berishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bhate in his tracks.
Bhate swings for the body but Berishvili moves out of range.
Berishvili wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berishvili with a nice cross.
Berishvili misses with a hook
and Bhate counters with a straight right hand.
Bhate throws a body punch but Berishvili moves out of range.
Berishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Bhate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Bhate.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Bhate has him pressed against the cage.
Berishvili has Bhate pressed against the cage.
Berishvili is trying to break the clinch but Bhate is controlling him.
Berishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate misses with a wild body shot.
Berishvili lands a nice shot that snaps Bhate's head back.
Berishvili clinches up against the cage.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Bhate uses from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berishvili holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhate trying to move into half guard but instead Berishvili has managed to sweep!
Bhate has an active guard here but Berishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Berishvili keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berishvili prevents Bhate from improving his position.
Berishvili wants to control but Bhate is keeping him busy.
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berishvili pulls his head out easily.
Berishvili tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berishvili prevents Bhate from improving his position.
Berishvili is pressing down on Bhate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bhate is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bhate is squirming around, avoiding Berishvili's attempts to control the action.
Berishvili wants to take Bhate's back but he can't do it this time.
Bhate tries to reverse the position but Berishvili maintains control.
Berishvili trying to control but Bhate is having none of it.
Bhate working to try and regain half guard.
Berishvili is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bhate is surviving well by controlling Berishvili's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhate is trying desperately to improve position.
Bhate keeps trying to improve his position.
Bhate stops Berishvili from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Berishvili trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bhate slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bhate is not content to let Berishvili control the position.
Bhate looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhate trying to get back to full guard but Berishvili takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berishvili controlling his opponent.
Bhate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bhate looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berishvili pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berishvili content just to control the position here.
Bhate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Berishvili dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Berishvili wants to clinch up but Bhate keeps it at a distance.
Berishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bhate counters with a stiff right hand.
Bhate throws a jab but it's blocked by Berishvili.
Berishvili misses with a hook.
Bhate looks to land a left hand but Berishvili moved out of range nicely.
Berishvili looks to land a left hand but Bhate moved out of range nicely.
Berishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Berishvili stalling in the clinch.
Berishvili tries a body shot but Bhate blocks it.
Bhate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bhate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bhate misses the shot to the body.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bhate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berishvili manages to avoid it.
Bhate lands a jab.
Berishvili slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Bhate moves away
and Bhate counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikheil Berishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bhate throws out a powerful jab.
Berishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Berishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bhate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bhate fails to land.
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Bhate.
Berishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berishvili wants to clinch
and Bhate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berishvili clinches up against the cage.
Berishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili jumps guard but Bhate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 blocks a body shot from Bhate.
Bhate can't find room to land a body shot as Berishvili controls the action.
Bhate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berishvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berishvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bhate has gone for a leg lock! Berishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bhate's guard.
Bhate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berishvili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhate looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhate, not yet.
Bhate throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berishvili uses it to pass to side control.
Berishvili controlling the position.
Bhate is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhate manages to get back to half guard.
Berishvili passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bhate!
Bhate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berishvili controlling from the full mount.
Bhate tries to improve his position but Berishvili has taken his back! Berishvili has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bhate tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berishvili pushes Bhate away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikheil Berishvili!
After winning the bout, Mikheil Berishvili 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 Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 912 p4p, 269 weight class) and Harbin Casbon (ranked 118 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harbin Casbon!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Casbon throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov throws a combination that misses
and Casbon counters with a straight right hand.
Boytsov avoids a kick to the body.
Casbon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Casbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casbon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boytsov blocks it well.
Boytsov tries to bum rush Casbon with a series of wild strikes but Casbon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casbon counters with a body kick.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the head.
Boytsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Casbon shows good takedown defense.
Boytsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casbon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casbon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casbon misses the body punch
enabling Boytsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Casbon lands a nice shot that snaps Boytsov's head back.
Boytsov feints and as Casbon raises his hands in defense, Boytsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Casbon is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boytsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Casbon is retaining full guard.
Casbon is controlling Boytsov's posture.
Boytsov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Casbon's guard.
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casbon sees it coming and defends easily.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casbon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boytsov trying to control but Casbon is working from the bottom.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casbon defends it well.
Casbon is not content to let Boytsov control the position.
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casbon is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casbon trying to control but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov is trying to control. Casbon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Casbon wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy.
Casbon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boytsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boytsov's back!
Boytsov tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Casbon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Casbon gets his hands free as Boytsov looks to control.
Casbon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boytsov breaks Casbon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Casbon managing to control the position.
Casbon trying to control the position.
Boytsov slips nicely into half 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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Casbon counters with a nice uppercut.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casbon as he jumps to the side.
Boytsov fails with the takedown
and Casbon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Casbon throws a looping overhand right but Boytsov ducks down to avoid it.
Casbon lands with a nice body kick.
Casbon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
Casbon thinks about the counter body kick.
Casbon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov moves out of range of the body kick from Casbon.
Harbin Casbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casbon throws the kick towards the body but Boytsov avoids it.
Boytsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Casbon slips a straight right by Boytsov.
Casbon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dmitry Boytsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casbon moves out of range as Boytsov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casbon blocks a jab.
Casbon thinks about the counter body kick.
Casbon misses with a hook.
Casbon throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov scores with a takedown into Casbon's guard.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Casbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boytsov swings around for an armbar but Casbon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boytsov's guard.
Casbon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Casbon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boytsov trying to control from the bottom.
Casbon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Casbon is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Casbon trying to control from half guard but Boytsov is working away.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
Dmitry Boytsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boytsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Casbon sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boytsov working for a triangle but Casbon defends it easily.
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Casbon pushes his legs off easily.
Boytsov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Casbon is defending well. Boytsov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Casbon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boytsov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boytsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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