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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aron Mullen (ranked 4300 p4p, 4623 weight class) and Antoine Winters (ranked 399 p4p, 430 weight class). Antoine Winters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aron Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Winters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Aron Mullen has been cut.
Mullen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Winters feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mullen sprawling to the canvas! Mullen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Winters finish him?!
 Mullen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen tests Winters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullen glances at the clock... BAM! Winters nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mullen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mullen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Winters!
Antoine Winters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Delluze (ranked 5025 p4p, 4166 weight class) and Yevgeni Mostovoy (ranked 446 p4p, 414 weight class). Michel Delluze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Delluze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeni Mostovoy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostovoy instigates a clinch.
Mostovoy misses with a body punch.
Mostovoy prevents Delluze from breaking the clinch.
Delluze blocks an uppercut.
Mostovoy lands a shoulder strike.
Delluze prevents a body shot from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mostovoy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delluze.
Delluze struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostovoy controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delluze.
Mostovoy lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mostovoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostovoy can't find room to land a body shot as Delluze controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostovoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delluze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mostovoy.
Mostovoy prevents Delluze from breaking the clinch.
Delluze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mostovoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Delluze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Delluze blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delluze is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mostovoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delluze to the mat. Delluze regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mostovoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delluze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mostovoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Mostovoy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Delluze throws a body shot but no joy.
Michel Delluze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mostovoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze throws a body shot but no joy.
Delluze misses with a two punch combination.
Mostovoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Delluze works over Mostovoy's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Yevgeni Mostovoy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delluze just misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze misses with a wild body shot.
Mostovoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delluze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mostovoy scrambles back to his feet.
Delluze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mostovoy.
Delluze misses with a jab to the body
and Mostovoy moves into the clinch.
Mostovoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Delluze controls his hands.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Delluze blocks it.
Mostovoy tries to work over Delluze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delluze or not.
Delluze blocking some punches.
Mostovoy tries to work over Delluze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mostovoy tries to throw a body punch but Delluze avoids it by throwing Mostovoy back against the cage.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy keeps control of Delluze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mostovoy prevents Delluze from breaking the clinch.
Mostovoy can't find room to land a body shot as Delluze controls the action.
Delluze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delluze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostovoy misses with a body punch.
Delluze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mostovoy gets through Delluze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delluze lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Delluze controls his hands.
Mostovoy tries to work over Delluze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostovoy blocks a body shot from Delluze.
Mostovoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostovoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mostovoy tries a body shot but Delluze blocks it.
Delluze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Delluze is trying to maintain a safe position but Mostovoy gets an underhook and turns Delluze into the cage.
Maybe Delluze would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Delluze is trying to break free.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mostovoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delluze's elbow.
Delluze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mostovoy lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mostovoy as Delluze tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Mostovoy as the two fighters clinch.
Mostovoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delluze misses with a punch to the body.
Delluze has had enough of the clinch but Mostovoy keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delluze is looking to break free of the clinch but Mostovoy has double underhooks.
Delluze working aggressively here.
Mostovoy is trying to trip Delluze. He has hold of a leg but Delluze is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mostovoy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mostovoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mostovoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mostovoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Delluze is looking to stand up but Mostovoy isn't so interested in that idea.
Delluze looking to control.
Delluze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mostovoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mostovoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mostovoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Mostovoy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delluze taking punishment in the form of punches.
Delluze takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mostovoy lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Mostovoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut.
That's time! Delluze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delluze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delluze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mostovoy.
Delluze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mostovoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mostovoy.
Mostovoy throws a hook but Delluze avoids it easily.
Mostovoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delluze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mostovoy.
A punch combination from Delluze misses.
Delluze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mostovoy counters with a shoot takedown. Delluze fights it but they end up in guard.
Mostovoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mostovoy landing with the ground and pound.
Mostovoy distracts Delluze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mostovoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mostovoy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delluze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mostovoy cracks Delluze with a solid left hand.
Mostovoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mostovoy landing with the ground and pound.
Mostovoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delluze trying to keep a closed guard but Mostovoy is proving a slippery customer.
Mostovoy stands and throws Delluze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mostovoy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mostovoy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Delluze is trying to control Mostovoy's posture but Mostovoy avoids it.
Delluze is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Delluze down.
Delluze is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Delluze taking punishment in the form of punches.
Delluze takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Delluze is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mostovoy! That's hurt Delluze! Will he recover? Mostovoy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeni Mostovoy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cutthroat Trout (ranked 4013 p4p, 4790 weight class) and Brooks Gallegos (ranked 403 p4p, 441 weight class). Brooks Gallegos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cutthroat Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallegos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trout finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallegos's head.
Gallegos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Gallegos does it's job there.
Gallegos scores with a punch to the head.
Gallegos lands a jab to Trout's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallegos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trout was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallegos.
A jab from Gallegos misses.
Trout looks to throw the jab but Gallegos is out of range.
Gallegos lands a really nice looking cross but Trout seems unphased.
Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trout.
Gallegos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallegos has Trout up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Gallegos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gallegos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallegos working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallegos.
Gallegos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gallegos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallegos.
Gallegos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallegos misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallegos blocks an uppercut.
Trout lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Trout.
Gallegos stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trout.
Gallegos scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallegos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trout misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trout tries to circle away but Gallegos has him pinned against the cage.
Gallegos blocking some punches.
Trout wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallegos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallegos working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos blocking some punches.
Gallegos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallegos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallegos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trout can't break the clinch.
Gallegos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trout being controlled against the cage.
Gallegos has Trout pressed against the cage, preventing Trout from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallegos is stalling here.
Gallegos slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Trout fails to land.
Trout blocks an uppercut.
Trout working aggressively here.
Trout misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Trout fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos scores with a shot to the side of Trout's head.
Gallegos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trout swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallegos lands a right hand.
Gallegos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trout swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallegos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trout backwards.
Gallegos lands with a light punch inside.
Gallegos drops Trout onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trout is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Trout is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallegos is muscling Trout up against the cage and as Trout bounces back off, Gallegos cracks him with a huge right hand! Trout crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooks Gallegos!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brooks Gallegos waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Leighton (ranked 4262 p4p, 4715 weight class) and Zhang Fei (ranked 325 p4p, 346 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhang Fei!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leighton wants it to stay on the feet.
Fei shoots for a double leg takedown but Leighton sprawls well. He's pushed Fei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leighton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Leighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Fei.
Fei misses with a takedown
and Leighton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zhang Fei has been cut.
Fei goes for a double leg but Leighton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leighton continues to drive forward.
Leighton throws an overhand right that drops Fei like a sack of potatoes! Leighton dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Leighton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 3573 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Luka Vasquez (ranked 398 p4p, 465 weight class). Ivan Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luka Vasquez's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luka Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov throws a series of strikes that have Vasquez backpedaling.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Vasquez tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Vasquez throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Vasquez is out of range.
Vasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov stalks Vasquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasquez's face. Vasquez staggers backwards, shaken.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasquez! But no joy.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volkov gets through Vasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasquez misses.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquez with a jab.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Vasquez tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasquez moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a combination that misses
and Vasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez clinches.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasquez misses.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasquez controls his hands.
Volkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Vasquez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov has been working on his balance at Cherokees Island Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasquez is keeping busy.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov has Vasquez pushed against the cage.
Volkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Volkov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov throws a hook but Vasquez blocks it.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Vasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Vasquez as Volkov shoots in.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
 Vasquez is rocked!
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Vasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez stalling in the clinch but Volkov improves position.
Vasquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Luka Vasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Vasquez has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasquez is trying to stall.
Vasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Vasquez working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Vasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vasquez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Volkov is unloading with more strikes now! Vasquez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Volkov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ratibor Volkov (ranked 3641 p4p, 3935 weight class) and Darryl Pitts (ranked 273 p4p, 296 weight class). Ratibor Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratibor Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darryl Pitts!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Pitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitts ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitts to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitts.
Pitts throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitts. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitts throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Darryl Pitts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitts swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pitts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitts.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Pitts misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Pitts slips the punch.
Pitts stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Pitts throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Pitts takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pitts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitts misses with the combination.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitts misses with a wild body shot.
Pitts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Pitts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volkov throws a hook but Pitts blocks it.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Donk. Pitts catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Pitts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Pitts. Beautiful body shot.
Pitts thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Pitts slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Pitts counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Pitts to acknowledge the strikes.
Pitts misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitts clinches up against the cage.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitts jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitts misses the shot to the body.
Pitts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throws a push kick but Pitts slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Pitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Pitts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Pitts connects with a nice looking jab.
Pitts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitts misses with a straight right.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Pitts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pitts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Pitts.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitts.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pitts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitts scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Pitts finds it's target.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pitts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pitts is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Pitts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitts. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Pitts misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitts takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitts throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Pitts misses its intended target.
Pitts lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Pitts.
Pitts connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Pitts connects with a body shot.
Volkov jabs Pitts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitts.
Pitts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitts.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitts.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov swings for the body but Pitts moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Pitts misses the shot to the body.
Pitts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Pitts 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.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitts.
Pitts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitts looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pitts just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitts looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Pitts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitts.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitts throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Pitts misses with a body shot.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov slips a straight right by Pitts.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Pitts is out of range.
Pitts scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitts misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitts digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov takes a swing at Pitts's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pitts misses.
Pitts slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitts slips a jab from Volkov.
Pitts takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Pitts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pitts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitts moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Pitts wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Pitts saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitts. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitts lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Pitts stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darryl Pitts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Pitts.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitts. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Pitts moved out of range.
Pitts wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Pitts moved out of range nicely.
Volkov throws a jab when Pitts was well out of range.
Pitts throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitts misses the jab.
Pitts scores with a body shot.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitts misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Pitts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov takes a swing at Pitts's ribcage but misses.
Pitts takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Pitts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov jabs Pitts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Pitts throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Pitts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Pitts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitts. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Pitts just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitts looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Pitts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Pitts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Pitts throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Pitts slips a jab from Volkov.
Pitts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pitts misses with the combination.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Pitts is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitts was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Pitts throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Pitts lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Pitts misses with the combination.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Pitts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitts walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Pitts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov jabs at Pitts's body.
Pitts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitts misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darryl Pitts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitts. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitts scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitts takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Pitts saw that one coming.
Pitts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pitts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitts.
Pitts lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
Pitts moves into the clinch.
Pitts lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pitts as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pitts.
Pitts is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Pitts avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts misses with a wild body shot.
Pitts throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitts throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov throws a hook but Pitts blocks it.
Pitts tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitts throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Pitts moved out of range nicely.
Pitts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Pitts's ribs.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitts.
Pitts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Pitts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pitts takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitts slips a jab from Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Pitts's head but Pitts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov catches Pitts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov lands a nice hook to Pitts's body. Pitts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitts moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Pitts.
Volkov punishes Pitts's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Ratibor Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Volkov misses the jab.
Pitts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Pitts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Pitts throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Pitts misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitts blocks a jab.
Pitts misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitts misses with a body shot.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pitts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Pitts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a hook. Pitts ducked under it nicely.
Pitts throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitts misses the shot to the body.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a swing at Pitts's ribcage but misses.
Pitts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Pitts.
Pitts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pitts misses the shot to the body.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitts looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Pitts misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Pitts.
Pitts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ratibor Volkov.
Well Pitts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Pitts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zane Kwon (ranked 3103 p4p, 4815 weight class) and Kian Silverstone (ranked 322 p4p, 443 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kian Silverstone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverstone drops his hands momentarily and Kwon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwon throws a leg kick
and Silverstone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kwon won't be happy with that.
Silverstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kwon is not content to let Silverstone control the position.
Silverstone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kwon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silverstone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kwon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silverstone on the ground.
Kwon wants to get back to his feet.
Silverstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silverstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silverstone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Combat Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kwon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstone works to advance to full mount. Kwon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Silverstone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kwon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silverstone has isolated one of Kwon's arms. Kwon looking to fight him off but Silverstone twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kian Silverstone!
Kian Silverstone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Petrov (ranked 4193 p4p, 2782 weight class) and Mohammad Rosario (ranked 317 p4p, 241 weight class). 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammad Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Rosario throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Rosario sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Rosario. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
A combination from Rosario does no damage.
Rosario scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Rosario.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rosario!
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Rosario had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Rosario. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Rosario keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Mohammad Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rosario.
Rosario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosario sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Rosario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice combination there by Rosario.
Rosario throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
Petrov is rocked!
Rosario lands with a big right hook that stumbles Petrov - he's out on his feet here! Rosario follows up with another monster hook that separates Petrov from consciousness! Petrov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rosario stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohammad Rosario!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Carvalho (ranked 2694 p4p, 5226 weight class) and Dante Vasquez (ranked 221 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasquez somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvalho misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Vasquez on that attempt.
Vasquez gets caught napping as Carvalho dives in and scores a takedown. Vasquez manages to retain guard.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasquez's head.
Carvalho throws a strike but Vasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carvalho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Vasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasquez prevents Carvalho from getting back to his feet.
Vasquez with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasquez won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
Vasquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carvalho taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vasquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carvalho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vasquez but great work by Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carvalho tries to score with some ground and pound. Vasquez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carvalho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vasquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvalho's guard! Nice work there by Vasquez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Vasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasquez trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Vasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Vasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vasquez passes Carvalho's left leg - he's now in 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 Eduardo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carvalho feints and as Vasquez raises his hands in defense, Carvalho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvalho trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wanted to stand there but Vasquez had control of the position.
Carvalho is looking to pass into half guard but Vasquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasquez is in guard.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Vasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Vasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Vasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Carvalho has his foot on Vasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Vasquez moves away and avoids it.
Vasquez fails to land the takedown.
Carvalho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho postures up in Vasquez's guard and throws a big left but Vasquez blocks it.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Carvalho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carvalho gets the takedown into side control.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Vasquez is working away.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vasquez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vasquez gets back to half guard.
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasquez's head.
Carvalho is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Carvalho prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho lands with a punch from half guard.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Vasquez gets full guard.
Vasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvalho defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Carvalho wants to slow Vasquez down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasquez with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasquez enables Carvalho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvalho stands and throws Vasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez manages to get back to half guard.
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eduardo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carvalho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dante Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vasquez looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carvalho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Carvalho!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eduardo Carvalho made sure he mentioned Hype Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy WonderMan (ranked 2602 p4p, 4713 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 305 p4p, 453 weight class). Charles Luciano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeremy WonderMan's chin.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy WonderMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but WonderMan has taken the fight into the clinch.
WonderMan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
WonderMan pushes Luciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. WonderMan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
WonderMan is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
WonderMan is pressed up against the cage. Luciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag WonderMan down to the mat. WonderMan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeremy WonderMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by WonderMan. WonderMan maintains the clinch.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
Nice body punch from WonderMan - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WonderMan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luciano keeps control of WonderMan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
WonderMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WonderMan lands with a nice combination. Luciano backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Charles Luciano has been cut.
WonderMan has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
WonderMan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
WonderMan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano clinches.
WonderMan lands a good knee to the midsection. Luciano won't want to take too many of those.
WonderMan wants to break free but Luciano has control.
Luciano wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WonderMan wants to break the clinch but can't.
WonderMan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
WonderMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by WonderMan misses
and Luciano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
WonderMan keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
WonderMan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from WonderMan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
WonderMan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
Luciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
WonderMan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by WonderMan. WonderMan maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luciano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luciano prevents a body shot from WonderMan.
Luciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as WonderMan walks away with a smile on his face. Luciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
WonderMan throws a combination that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano wants to free his trapped foot but WonderMan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luciano is trying to control. WonderMan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano tries to pass the half guard into mount. WonderMan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luciano is trying to control. WonderMan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luciano lands with a punch from half guard.
Luciano trying to control from half guard but WonderMan is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy WonderMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Luciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
WonderMan rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
WonderMan tries to break free but Luciano pushes him back against the cage.
Jeremy WonderMan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano jumps guard but WonderMan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
WonderMan lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
Jeremy WonderMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Luciano.
Luciano wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WonderMan breaks from the clinch.
Luciano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. WonderMan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
WonderMan moves into the clinch.
Luciano tries to pull guard but WonderMan won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from WonderMan.
WonderMan is trying to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling him.
Luciano tries to pull guard but WonderMan won't allow it.
WonderMan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
WonderMan breaks from the clinch.
WonderMan takes the fight into the clinch.
WonderMan is pressed up against the cage. Luciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag WonderMan down to the mat. WonderMan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WonderMan slaps away a takedown attempt from Luciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano shoots in but WonderMan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
WonderMan feints a jab promting Luciano to slip. WonderMan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luciano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
WonderMan darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
WonderMan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WonderMan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luciano is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WonderMan.
WonderMan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WonderMan throws a knee to the head but misses.
WonderMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeremy WonderMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
WonderMan clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
WonderMan tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
WonderMan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from WonderMan.
WonderMan breaks the clinch.
WonderMan rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
WonderMan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
WonderMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Luciano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
WonderMan wants to get back to full guard.
Luciano is looking to pass WonderMan's guard but actually WonderMan recovers to full guard.
Luciano trying to control but WonderMan is working from the bottom.
Luciano advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano gets to mount! WonderMan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy WonderMan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Luciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from WonderMan.
Luciano closes the distance but WonderMan moves to the side
and WonderMan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
WonderMan throws a lazy head kick
and Luciano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for WonderMan!
WonderMan is trying to escape the position but Luciano is controlling the position.
WonderMan is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Luciano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by WonderMan, who protects the arm well.
WonderMan is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano has worked his way into a potential kimura here. WonderMan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Luciano yanks on the arm and WonderMan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Luciano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Luciano!
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