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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Lehtola (ranked 1482 p4p, 2450 weight class) and Dimche Rajcevski (ranked 188 p4p, 283 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jari Lehtola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimche Rajcevski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajcevski slips under a jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajcevski's hands.
Rajcevski shoots in and drives through. Lehtola sprawls well.
Lehtola has Rajcevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Rajcevski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajcevski drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajcevski pulls Lehtola in close to his closed guard and prevents Lehtola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lehtola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajcevski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lehtola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lehtola controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtola wanted to stand there but Rajcevski had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehtola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Lehtola defends it easily.
Lehtola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rajcevski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lehtola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lehtola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lehtola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Lehtola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehtola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rajcevski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lehtola is aware though and is defending well.
Lehtola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lehtola stands up from Rajcevski's guard - Lehtola perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rajcevski ducks right into an uppercut from Lehtola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola looks to land a right hand but Rajcevski moved out of range.
Lehtola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rajcevski tries to counter with a clinch but Lehtola shakes him off and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a wild combination.
Lehtola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Lehtola's head coaches at Cant Lose MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Lehtola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rajcevski doesn't seem phased though.
Lehtola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lehtola. Those never looked like landing.
Lehtola throws a poor cross that misses
and Rajcevski counters with a takedown into side control.
Rajcevski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lehtola tries to bench press Rajcevski off him but Rajcevski keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rajcevski is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lehtola is trying to escape and Rajcevski transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lehtola is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rajcevski! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimche Rajcevski!
A victorious Dimche Rajcevski 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 Kemar Powell (ranked 1038 p4p, 1424 weight class) and Michael Holmes (ranked 131 p4p, 185 weight class). Powell comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off. 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kemar Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Holmes clinches.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Powell misses with some punches.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Powell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Holmes as the two fighters clinch.
Powell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Powell avoiding damage as Holmes throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Holmes manages to pull guard.
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holmes has an active guard here but Powell has managed to pass into half guard.
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!
Holmes has got his arm under Powell's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Powell has spun round into Holmes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Holmes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powell has picked Holmes up and slammed him! Holmes can't keep hold of the triangle and Powell manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Holmes tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Holmes will probably get the nod.
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.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powell blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Holmes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Powell throws a good cross that connects.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powell will feel that in the morning.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Holmes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Powell to keep the fight standing.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Holmes pulls Powell into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Holmes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard.
Powell won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powell passes into side control.
Powell controlling the position from side mount.
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes jumps guard but Powell stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powell lands an uppercut.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes works on Powell's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmes lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Michael Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Powell blocks with his arms.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Powell misses with some punches.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell digs a right hand into Holmes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes's gas tank.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Powell.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holmes's brow.
Powell misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemar Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Holmes!
Michael Holmes 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 Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 786 p4p, 944 weight class) and Jumanne Revocatus (ranked 99 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jumanne Revocatus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalrymple fails to land with a series of punches.
As Dalrymple backs off Revocatus throws a huge counter combo but Dalrymple manages to avoid it all.
Dalrymple connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Jumanne Revocatus has been cut.
Dalrymple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revocatus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Revocatus scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Dalrymple's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalrymple fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dalrymple misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Revocatus misses its intended target.
Revocatus misses with an uppercut.
Dalrymple scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Revocatus moves out of range of the strikes.
Revocatus feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Revocatus.
Dalrymple throwing a counter right hand but Revocatus manages to avoid it.
Dalrymple throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dalrymple throws a body punch but Revocatus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple moves away from the strike by Revocatus.
Dalrymple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Revocatus cracks Dalrymple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Revocatus moves out of range as Dalrymple strikes.
Revocatus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Revocatus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Teddy Dalrymple has been cut.
Dalrymple throws a head kick that misses.
Revocatus swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revocatus lands a big head kick that sends Dalrymple tumbling to the mat! Revocatus takes a step backwards and waves Dalrymple back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dalrymple is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Revocatus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dalrymple tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Revocatus is absolutely delighted - when Dalrymple wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jumanne Revocatus!
A relieved looking Jumanne Revocatus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 982 p4p, 1114 weight class) and Robin Spencer (ranked 122 p4p, 145 weight class). Stankovic's entrance music is Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. A fine choice. 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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stankovic connects with a crisp jab.
Stankovic misses with a two punch combination.
Stankovic throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Stankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Stankovic misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic slips a straight right by Spencer.
Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stankovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Stankovic finds it's way through Spencer's defenses.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stankovic moves away.
Stankovic throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stankovic.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Stankovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Stankovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stankovic.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Stankovic lands a right hook to the body.
Stankovic misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer defending well as Stankovic loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Stankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer with the counter takedown but Stankovic avoids it easily.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankovic scores with a nice strike.
Stankovic with a jab.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Stankovic walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer tries to move into range but Stankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Spencer is rocked!
Stankovic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Spencer! Stankovic dives in looking to finish! Spencer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabuz Bacia (ranked 433 p4p, 1071 weight class) and Cottoneye Joe (ranked 55 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Bacia.
Nice cross by Bacia.
Joe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacia. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacia fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bacia.
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Bacia shakes him off and moves away.
Joe connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
We've been told by Bacia's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Bacia.
Bacia looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Bacia lands with an overhand left.
Joe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bacia.
A head kick misses from Bacia.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bacia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joe counters with a nice leg kick.
Bacia throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Bacia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Bacia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacia misses with a wild body shot.
Joe tries to counter with a clinch but Bacia shakes him off and moves away.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe throws a leg kick which misses Bacia's front leg but catches the back leg as Bacia tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Bacia misses its intended target.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bacia.
Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Bacia blocks it.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Bacia breaks from the clinch.
Bacia lands with a kick to the temple. Joe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Cottoneye Joe has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacia scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joe moves out of range as Bacia strikes.
Joe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bacia.
Bacia lands a big uppercut and Joe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joe looks OK. Bacia waves Joe back to his feet!
Bacia throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Joe tries to clinch there but Bacia circles away.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacia.
Bacia throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe avoids the body shot from Bacia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
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!
Joe tries to clinch but Bacia moves out of range.
Bacia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bacia misses with a shot to the body
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacia throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Bacia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bacia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacia.
Bacia takes one to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe darts in trying to clinch
and Bacia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bacia misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabuz Bacia 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!
Bacia lands a big head kick that sends Joe tumbling to the mat! Bacia takes a step backwards and waves Joe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Joe is rocked!
Bacia lands a front kick.
Bacia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Bacia's shoulder, as Bacia tries to avoid the shot.
Bacia is looking for a counter combo.
Joe tried to score with a low kick but Bacia checks it.
Bacia goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bacia goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Joe stumbles back but Bacia runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Joe to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Joe will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mabuz Bacia!
A very excited looking Mabuz Bacia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 722 p4p, 494 weight class) and Arturo Vargas (ranked 92 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class MT
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Qiang is out of range.
Qiang takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Qiang lands with a straight right. Vargas didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Qiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vargas blocks a leg kick.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Qiang counters with a nice right hand that sends Vargas toppling to the canvas! Vargas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Qiang finish him?!
Vargas is rocked!
Qiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Qiang circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Vargas tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Qiang wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hao Qiang!
Hao Qiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 369 p4p, 614 weight class) and Daverio Graves (ranked 47 p4p, 80 weight class). Daverio Graves will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daverio Graves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves misses with a hook.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Graves.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Farquharson ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farquharson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Graves avoids it well and moves away.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farquharson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Graves avoids it well and moves away.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Daverio Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
Graves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Graves dodges the ground and pound from Farquharson.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graves down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves being controlled for a moment.
Graves defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson working the ground and pound from side control.
Graves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Farquharson with the ground and pound but Graves regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farquharson.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graves can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Graves's thigh. Graves counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daverio Graves will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.
Farquharson passes Graves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farquharson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Farquharson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Farquharson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson is taking a breather. Graves 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.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farquharson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.
Farquharson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farquharson.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Graves misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Farquharson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face as Farquharson controls the position.
Graves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Farquharson throws an elbow but Graves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Farquharson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Graves!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farquharson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farquharson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Graves?
It looks like Daverio Graves has been cut.
Farquharson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Graves?
Graves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Farquharson looking to finish with strikes here!
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Farquharson looking to control but Graves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Farquharson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson working the ground and pound effectively.
Farquharson looking to ground and pound but Graves is blocking nicely.
Farquharson looking to finish with strikes here!
Farquharson throwing strikes but Graves recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Farquharson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Daverio Graves's cut even more.
Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graves for as long as he can get away with.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farquharson to get the leverage.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Farquharson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Farquharson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farquharson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Al Dariush (ranked 38 p4p, 557 weight class) and Lane Prilla (ranked 9 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Al Dariush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lane Prilla!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Dariush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prilla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Prilla misses.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Prilla keeps it at a distance.
Prilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prilla motions for Al Dariush to come forward. Prilla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prilla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Dariush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Prilla misses its intended target.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Prilla.
Al Dariush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prilla tried to score with a low kick but Al Dariush checks it.
Nice defenses there by Al Dariush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prilla.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush checks a leg kick.
Al Dariush looks to throw a body kick
and Prilla counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Al Dariush gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prilla.
Prilla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prilla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Prilla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Dariush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prilla scrambles back to his feet.
Prilla takes one to the chin there.
Al Dariush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Prilla misses.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body kick.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prilla's head backwards.
Al Dariush darts in and clinches Prilla up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Prilla fails to land.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Prilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Prilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Dariush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Dariush works on Prilla's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Al Dariush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prilla looking to slow down the pace here.
Prilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush prevents a body shot from Prilla.
Prilla trying to control the position but instead, Al Dariush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Prilla into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prilla.
Al Dariush has a couple of punches blocked by Prilla.
Prilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prilla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Prilla.
Al Dariush prevents a body shot from Prilla.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prilla misses with some punches.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
Prilla lands with a short shot to the head.
Prilla has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Dariush seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prilla can turn it around.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush lands with a short shot to the head.
Prilla is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Dariush gets an underhook and turns Prilla into the cage.
Prilla misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prilla's elbow.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Dariush works on Prilla's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Dariush digs a right hand underneath Prilla's ribcage. Prilla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prilla looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prilla wants to stall.
Prilla misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Prilla controls the action.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prilla is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Dariush gets an underhook and turns Prilla into the cage.
Al Dariush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush is leaning against Prilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prillas head.
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush cracks Prilla with a nice body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Prilla controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Dariush.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Dariush cracks Prilla with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prillas head.
Prilla blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Prilla wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prilla gets tackled into the cage by Al Dariush. Al Dariush maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands an uppercut.
Prilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prilla can do to turn this around?
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Prilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prilla blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
A body shot lands from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a nice uppercut.
Prilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Dariush controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prilla or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Prilla controls his hands.
Prilla is breathing heavily.
Al Dariush unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Prilla! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Al Dariush is unloading with more strikes now! Prilla drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Edgars Al Dariush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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