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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 24739 p4p, 5010 weight class) and Walker Mathis (ranked 390 p4p, 358 weight class). Walker Mathis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Walker Mathis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walker Mathis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Hanma there.
Mathis moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mathis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mathis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mathis staying out of range there.
Hanma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathis feints the counter takedown.
Mathis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Hanma connects with a crisp jab.
Hanma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Mathis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Hanma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hanma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mathis is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathis scoring with punches and elbows.
Mathis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanma is avoiding damage well.
Hanma defending against the ground and pound.
Hanma taking a bit of punishment here - Mathis scoring with strikes.
Hanma is pushing Mathis's head away, looking to escape. Mathis manages to hold on to the position though.
Mathis working the ground and pound from side control.
 Hanma is rocked!
Hanma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oh Hanma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathis landing a few strikes.
Hanma pushes Mathis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mathis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mathis landing strikes.
Hanma pushes Mathis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mathis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hanma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Mathis counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to break free.
Hanma is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathis has double underhooks.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathis lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathis slows down the pace here.
Hanma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mathis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Mathis's ribs.
Hanma misses with a hook. Mathis ducked under it nicely.
Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walker Mathis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Mathis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanma scores with a nice strike.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathis is just out of range.
Mathis defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Mathis ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mathis avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Mathis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but Mathis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanma lands a head shot.
Mathis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mathis closes the distance and clinches up with Hanma, looking for a takedown. Mathis pushes Hanma against the cage but Hanma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma throws a hook but Mathis blocks it.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mathis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Mathis feints the counter takedown.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanma digs a good hook to Mathis's body.
Good leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma cracks Mathis with a good jab.
Mathis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanma defends it nicely.
Hanma throws a hook but Mathis blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
No joy there for Mathis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mathis avoids the head kick by Hanma.
Mathis slips a straight right by Hanma.
Mathis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanma.
Mathis misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walker Mathis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathis with a poor takedown
and Hanma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mathis is breathing heavily.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma lands a jab.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanma digs a good hook to Mathis's body.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mathis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanma to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mathis with a poor takedown
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanma sprawls well. He's pushed Mathis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Mathis saw that one coming.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Mathis counters with a left to the body.
Hanma cracks Mathis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mathis throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Mathis walks into a left hand.
Hanma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mathis.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Mathis moved out of range.
Mathis throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Mathis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Mathis didn't see that one coming.
Mathis blocks a jab.
Mathis misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathis thinking.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mathis darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Mathis into the cage.
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mathis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma punishes Mathis's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma jabs at Mathis's body.
Hanma digs a good hook to Mathis's body.
Hanma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mathis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mathis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Mathis saw that one coming.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Mathis moves away and avoids it.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathis is just out of range.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but Mathis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walker Mathis.
Hanma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanma tries to bum rush Mathis with a series of wild strikes but Mathis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mathis's hands.
Walker Mathis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma with the inside leg kick.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Mathis does no damage.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Mathis throws a combination that misses
and Mathis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Mathis is out of range.
Walker Mathis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathis can do to turn this around?
Hanma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanma sizes up Mathis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma feints a jab promting Mathis to slip. Hanma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mathis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hanma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Mathis saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Mathis on that attempt.
Hanma misses the jab.
Mathis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanma with a nice calf kick.
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!
Hanma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Hanma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mathis backs up against the cage.
Hanma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanma wants it to stay on the feet.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma takes a swing at Mathis's ribcage but misses.
Mathis avoids the head kick by Hanma.
Hanma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a hook but Mathis blocks it.
Mathis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mathis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Washington (ranked 4401 p4p, 24931 weight class) and Joshua Nolan (ranked 428 p4p, 513 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King Crimson - Sleepless. Rudolf Washington had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nolan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nolan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Nolan shows good takedown defense.
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nolan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Washington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Washington working the ground and pound.
Nolan taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes.
Washington blocks the strikes from Nolan.
Washington cracks Nolan with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Washington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nolan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is looking to reverse the position.
Nolan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Washington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nolan is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
Nolan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washington cracks Nolan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Washington with good strikes from the mount here!
Nolan is in a horrible position here. Washington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Washington raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Nolan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
Nolan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Washington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nolan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nolan regains half guard.
Washington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington working over Nolan with some ground and pound. Nolan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Washington prevents Nolan from standing back up.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nolan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Washington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nolan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington cracks Nolan with a solid left hand.
Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington is pushing down on Nolan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nolan is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Washington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Washington working over Nolan with some ground and pound. Nolan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Nolan tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nolan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington throws a jab when Nolan was well out of range.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshua Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nolan! But no joy.
Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nolan is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nolan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Washington controls the pace.
Nolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is working Nolan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington working some strikes from top position.
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Washington slips nicely into half guard.
Nolan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nolan taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Nolan wants to get back to full guard.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington content to control rather than advance.
Nolan has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
Nolan is in trouble now - Washington has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Nolan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Washington lands punches and elbows.
Nolan covers up after that shot from Washington.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?
Nolan is trapped and Washington is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Can Nolan hold on?! Washington is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Washington lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nolan's head.
 Nolan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan covers up after that shot from Washington.
Nolan is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Washington.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Washington gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rudolf Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Washington lands strikes from the back and Nolan isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolf Washington!
A victorious Rudolf Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugi Kitahachi (ranked 4822 p4p, 3101 weight class) and JB Penn (ranked 315 p4p, 255 weight class). Kitahachi's entrance music is Fly-day Chinatown. A fine choice. Mitsugi Kitahachi 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsugi Kitahachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JB Penn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitahachi misses with the combination.
Kitahachi walks into a jab.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kitahachi misses with an uppercut.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitahachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitahachi misses the jab.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a series of punches but Kitahachi moves out of range.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Kitahachi throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kitahachi is rocked!
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Kitahachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Kitahachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn misses with the combination.
Kitahachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn cracks Kitahachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitahachi avoids the body shot from Penn.
Kitahachi missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitahachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a nice combination. Kitahachi backs away looking to recover.
Kitahachi fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kitahachi finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitahachi works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Kitahachi counters with a straight right hand.
Kitahachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitahachi throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Kitahachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitahachi slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Kitahachi lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into range.
Kitahachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Kitahachi moved out of range nicely.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitahachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn misses with a hook. Kitahachi ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitahachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn is rocked!
Kitahachi drops Penn with a naaaaasty hook - Penn is in real trouble here! Kitahachi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugi Kitahachi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zi-Hao (ranked 1988 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Geovanni Maldonado (ranked 248 p4p, 319 weight class). Maldonado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dean Martin - Mambo Italiano. Geovanni Maldonado is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jian Zi-Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geovanni Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zi-Hao looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Zi-Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldonado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Zi-Hao's head coaches at Bowsh Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zi-Hao slips under a jab.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zi-Hao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a low kick.
Maldonado throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Zi-Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zi-Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Zi-Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldonado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zi-Hao takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zi-Hao wants to clinch
and Maldonado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Zi-Hao misses its intended target.
Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Zi-Hao misses its target.
Zi-Hao moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zi-Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zi-Hao doesn't seem bothered though.
Maldonado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zi-Hao rather than just go for the knockout.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but Zi-Hao moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.
Maldonado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maldonado swings for the body but Zi-Hao moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldonado throws a body punch but Zi-Hao moves out of range.
Zi-Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Zi-Hao throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Zi-Hao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
Maldonado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zi-Hao in his tracks.
 It looks like Jian Zi-Hao has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Zi-Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado is looking to land body kicks.
Zi-Hao is looking for a counter combo.
Maldonado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zi-Hao sets himself, and Maldonado steps forward looking for the clinch! Zi-Hao avoids it this time.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Zi-Hao's shoulder, as Zi-Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Zi-Hao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Maldonado slams his shin into Zi-Hao's torso.
Maldonado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zi-Hao's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado misses with a body punch
enabling Zi-Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zi-Hao.
Maldonado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Zi-Hao is out of range.
Zi-Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zi-Hao moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Zi-Hao misses its target.
Zi-Hao defending well as Maldonado loads up on a big left hand.
Maldonado lunges at Zi-Hao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zi-Hao's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zi-Hao thuds a left hand into Maldonado's body.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zi-Hao manages to avoid it.
Zi-Hao throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jian Zi-Hao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maldonado takes a swing at Zi-Hao's ribcage but misses.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zi-Hao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maldonado throws the kick towards the body but Zi-Hao avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zi-Hao misses its target.
Zi-Hao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldonado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zi-Hao avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
It looked like Zi-Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a poor cross that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zi-Hao checks a low kick from Maldonado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zi-Hao to score with a decent uppercut.
Zi-Hao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldonado can pounce on him.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado scoring well with a low kick there.
Zi-Hao moves into the clinch.
Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Zi-Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Zi-Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
A bone on bone clash there as Zi-Hao blocks the leg kick.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zi-Hao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldonado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maldonado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maldonado lands a jab to the nose.
Geovanni Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zi-Hao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado connects with a crisp jab.
Zi-Hao avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldonado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldonado throws out a loose jab but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Zi-Hao moved out of range nicely.
Zi-Hao avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zi-Hao.
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldonado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maldonado. Zi-Hao shrugs it off though.
Zi-Hao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldonado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado throws a lazy head kick
and Zi-Hao counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jian Zi-Hao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maldonado misses the jab.
Zi-Hao connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Maldonado covering up! Zi-Hao comes in with a big uppercut and Maldonado goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jian Zi-Hao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Hurst (ranked 2362 p4p, 2546 weight class) and George Sagapolutele (ranked 120 p4p, 62 weight class). Hurst comes to the cage accompanied by I See a Darkness - Acid Pauli feat Johnny Cash. Sagapolutele has chosen Haka War Dance as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as George Sagapolutele enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maddox Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Sagapolutele!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagapolutele throws the kick towards the body but Hurst avoids it.
Sagapolutele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurst lands a nice hook to Sagapolutele's body. Sagapolutele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagapolutele counters with an inside leg kick.
Hurst sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hurst tries to clinch there but Sagapolutele circles away.
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagapolutele.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagapolutele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagapolutele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagapolutele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurst avoids a kick to the body.
Sagapolutele throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagapolutele circles away.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagapolutele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagapolutele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Hurst's head coaches at Savate Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagapolutele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Hurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Hurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagapolutele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurst keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurst is looking to counter the offense by Sagapolutele and move into the clinch.
Hurst moves in looking to clinch but Sagapolutele pushes him off.
Sagapolutele keeps Hurst at a distance using the push kick.
Hurst scores with the left hand. Sagapolutele knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.
Hurst has closed the distance and engaged Sagapolutele in a clinch.
Sagapolutele tries to break free but Hurst pushes him back against the cage.
Hurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hurst lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagapolutele.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Sagapolutele controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele tries to circle away but Hurst has him pinned against the cage.
Sagapolutele breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Hurst finds it's target.
Hurst stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurst avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sagapolutele - that will leave a mark!
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagapolutele moves away.
Hurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagapolutele circles away.
Hurst blocks a jab.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hurst connects with a body shot that sends Sagapolutele's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst scores with a nice right hand.
Hurst is looking to wear down Sagapolutele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst drives through and clinches with Sagapolutele against the cage.
Sagapolutele blocks a body shot from Hurst.
Hurst lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagapolutele backwards.
Hurst lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurst misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Sagapolutele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hurst.
Sagapolutele looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst.
Hurst lands a shot to the body.
Hurst gets through Sagapolutele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sagapolutele prevents a body shot from Hurst.
Hurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurst tries to clinch but Sagapolutele moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagapolutele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst is looking to clinch.
Sagapolutele throws a fast counter high kick but Hurst manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagapolutele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hurst counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hurst lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hurst.
Hurst lands a left hand.
Hurst scores with a hook to the body.
Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Sagapolutele backwards.
Hurst lands a body shot.
Hurst lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hurst is working Sagapolutele over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hurst.
Hurst lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurst is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Hurst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Sagapolutele's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagapolutele circles away.
Jab, jab by Sagapolutele - just one landing.
George Sagapolutele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurst takes the fight into the clinch.
Hurst working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurst works on Sagapolutele's body with a couple of short punches.
Hurst scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hurst.
Hurst lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hurst breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Hurst connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hurst drives through and clinches with Sagapolutele against the cage.
Sagapolutele is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagapolutele can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst tries to clinch but Sagapolutele moves out of range.
Sagapolutele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurst clinches up with Sagapolutele and pushes him back against the cage.
Sagapolutele takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hurst as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurst scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurst digs a good body shot into Sagapolutele's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagapolutele backwards.
Hurst digs a right hand into Sagapolutele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagapolutele's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurst lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurst lands a shoulder strike.
Hurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurst tries to clinch there but Sagapolutele circles away.
Sagapolutele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurst lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sagapolutele keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagapolutele flicks out a counter leg kick but Hurst steps away.
Hurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hurst lands a big right hand that sends Sagapolutele crashing to the mat! Hurst stays standing though and waves Sagapolutele back to his feet!
Sagapolutele is rocked!
Hurst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hurst lands a big uppercut and Sagapolutele crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sagapolutele looks OK. Hurst waves Sagapolutele back to his feet!
Sagapolutele is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurst finish him?
That has opened up George Sagapolutele's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagapolutele keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagapolutele lands with a kick to the temple. Hurst shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sagapolutele seems to have recovered his senses.
Sagapolutele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sagapolutele tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurst tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sagapolutele manages to circle out of the way.
Sagapolutele misses with a kick to the body.
Sagapolutele with a jab.
Hurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sagapolutele delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurst wants to clinch up but Sagapolutele keeps it at a distance.
Hurst is looking to clinch.
Hurst fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurst.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagapolutele keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Hurst - just one landing.
Hurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Hurst cracks Sagapolutele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hurst has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sagapolutele to stand back up!
The cut above George Sagapolutele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That kick from Hurst tenderised Sagapolutele's leg. Sagapolutele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sagapolutele throws a sloppy head kick and Hurst moves out of range easily.
Sagapolutele is looking to score with low kicks.
Hurst wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagapolutele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurst connects with a body shot.
Sagapolutele swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurst.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Hurst dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Sagapolutele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hurst thumps Sagapolutele with a low kick.
Sagapolutele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hurst moves in looking to clinch but Sagapolutele pushes him off.
Hurst wants to clinch.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagapolutele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hurst closes the distance and clinches.
Sagapolutele manages to break the clinch.
Hurst connects with a right hand. Sagapolutele shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagapolutele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurst gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sagapolutele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sagapolutele wants to land a leg kick but Hurst is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagapolutele circles away.
Sagapolutele throws a body kick that misses
and Hurst counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sagapolutele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele ducks right into an uppercut from Hurst.
Hurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurst throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick from Hurst, right into the meat of the thigh.
George Sagapolutele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurst has managed to clinch.
Sagapolutele looking to throw knees to the head but Hurst is blocking nicely.
Hurst lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagapolutele backwards.
Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Hurst takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Sagapolutele tries to get set, Hurst tries to push him back and clinch up but Sagapolutele manages to avoid the attempt.
Hurst avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses.
Hurst tries to counter by clinching up but Sagapolutele breaks away and moves out of range.
Hurst cracks Sagapolutele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sagapolutele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Hurst finish him?
George Sagapolutele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hurst lands with a good body shot.
Hurst closes the distance and pushes Sagapolutele back into the cage.
Sagapolutele prevents a body shot from Hurst.
Sagapolutele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurst is defending well for now.
Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Sagapolutele controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurst.
Hurst lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Sagapolutele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maddox Hurst!
Maddox Hurst decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 2485 p4p, 3138 weight class) and Paulie Rover (ranked 275 p4p, 330 weight class). Paulie Rover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Rover!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rover gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maia is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia content just to control the position here.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Rover is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rover and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rover is not content to let Maia control the position.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rover is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia works to advance to full mount. Rover defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rover has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rover!
Maia working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover wants to stand and escape but Maia is having none of it.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rover defends it easily.
Rover wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rover won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Rover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maia is proving hard to escape from.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia has control of Rover's left arm, preventing Rover from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia has his foot on Rover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rover works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Demian Maia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Rover misses.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rover throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maia drives through with a takedown into Rover's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maia trying to control but Rover is working from the bottom.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Rover is retaining full guard.
Rover is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia stands and throws Rover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover wants to get back to his feet but Maia drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia wants to control but Rover is keeping him busy.
Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rover has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Rover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rover wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maia trying to control the position but Rover is working away.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
Maia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rover can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia 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.
Maia is trying to move to mount but Rover reverses beautifully and ends up in Maia's guard.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Rover pushes his legs off easily.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rover's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rover is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Rover is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rover manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Rover's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that second round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Rover misses the target.
Rover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rover looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Demian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia blocks a jab.
Rover throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia is looking to pass into half guard but Rover pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rover is in guard.
Maia trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover wants to stand but Maia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maia trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
Rover gets to his feet. Maia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rover swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rover is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Rover defending well.
Rover tries to kick Maia off but Maia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maia passes to side control.
Demian Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia prevents Rover from escaping the position.
Rover tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Maia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rover has given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rover is trying to stand back up.
Maia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia is persistently looking for the submission but Rover is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Maia!
An out of breath Demian Maia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Macho Man (ranked 2462 p4p, 3260 weight class) and Ralen Tilvur (ranked 293 p4p, 363 weight class). Macho Man comes into the arena with Ride of the Valkyries blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Macho Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralen Tilvur!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macho Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Tilvur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macho Man slips under a jab.
Super Macho Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Tilvur.
Tilvur doesn't manage to clinch there - Macho Man circles away.
Macho Man drops his hands momentarily and Tilvur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macho Man 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.
Tilvur is looking to clinch.
Tilvur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macho Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tilvur counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Macho Man forces Tilvur back against the cage and clinches.
Macho Man throws a head punch that misses.
Tilvur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tilvur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macho Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Tilvur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macho Man after a bit of a struggle.
Macho Man is leaning against Tilvur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Tilvur can't find room to land a body shot as Macho Man controls the action.
Tilvur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tilvur.
Macho Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Tilvur lands a nice uppercut.
Macho Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Tilvur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macho Man misses with a punch to the body.
Macho Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tilvur misses with a punch on the inside.
Macho Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tilvur's elbow.
A short left from Macho Man.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Macho Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Tilvur controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land.
Tilvur can't find room to land a body shot as Macho Man controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man presses Tilvur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tilvur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tilvur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tilvur is trying to pull guard but Macho Man has him pressed against the cage.
Tilvur wants to take the fight to the mat but Macho Man manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralen Tilvur.
Tilvur looking to throw knees to the head but Macho Man is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macho Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tilvur's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land.
Macho Man misses with a body punch.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macho Man lands a left hand.
Tilvur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tilvur jumps guard but Macho Man stands there with Tilvur around his waist. Tilvur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tilvur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macho Man walks away with a smile on his face. Tilvur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tilvur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Macho Man counters with a three punch combo that has Tilvur backing up. Tilvur nods at Macho Man to acknowledge the strikes.
Tilvur walks into a stiff left hand from Macho Man.
Macho Man misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilvur slips a straight right by Macho Man.
Macho Man slips a straight right by Tilvur.
Macho Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tilvur, pushing him back against the cage.
Macho Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilvur lands with a short shot to the head.
Macho Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike.
Tilvur looking to throw knees to the head but Macho Man is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land.
Tilvur blocks a body shot from Macho Man.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Tilvur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tilvur working aggressively here.
Tilvur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tilvur can't find room to land a body shot as Macho Man controls the action.
Macho Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Tilvur controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macho Man.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilvur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macho Man digs a right hand into Tilvur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tilvur's gas tank.
Tilvur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macho Man scores with a hook to the body.
Tilvur looks winded!
Macho Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macho Man can't find room to land a body shot as Tilvur controls the action.
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
Tilvur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macho Man walks away with a smile on his face. Tilvur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tilvur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ralen Tilvur has been cut.
Tilvur misses with a looping right.
Tilvur is looking to score with low kicks.
Macho Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Tilvur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Macho Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
That's time! Macho Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tilvur misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Macho Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tilvur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macho Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tilvur can do to turn this around?
Tilvur blocks a jab.
Tilvur throws out a counter right but Macho Man avoids it with no problem.
Macho Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tilvur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tilvur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Macho Man slips a jab from Tilvur.
Macho Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tilvur scores with a jab. Macho Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macho Man. Tilvur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tilvur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tilvur misses.
Macho Man swings widly with a right hand
and Tilvur counters with a nice uppercut.
Macho Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tilvur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Macho Man misses.
Macho Man misses with a left hand
and Tilvur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tilvur throws an off balance right hand
and Tilvur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tilvur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Super Macho Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Macho Man forces Tilvur back against the cage and clinches.
Tilvur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Tilvur gets through Macho Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tilvur.
Macho Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tilvur tries a knee to the head but Macho Man blocks it.
Tilvur successfully pulls guard.
Tilvur working for a triangle but Macho Man defends it easily.
Tilvur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilvur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macho Man is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tilvur.
Macho Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tilvur!
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!
Tilvur is trying to escape the mount.
Macho Man controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man prevents Tilvur from getting the reversal.
Macho Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tilvur is looking to escape.
Macho Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macho Man misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Macho Man prevents Tilvur from getting the reversal.
Tilvur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macho Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tilvur is looking to escape.
Macho Man throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tilvur gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Super Macho Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tilvur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Macho Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macho Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tilvur lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Tilvur misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tilvur. That's going to slow Macho Man down.
Tilvur throws a poor cross that misses
and Macho Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tilvur with a nice calf kick.
Macho Man thuds a left hand into Tilvur's body.
Tilvur misses with a looping left.
Macho Man avoids the head kick by Tilvur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man moves into the clinch.
Tilvur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macho Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tilvur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Macho Man.
Super Macho Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Tilvur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tilvur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tilvur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macho Man manages to break the clinch.
Macho Man stalks Tilvur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tilvur's face. Tilvur staggers backwards, shaken.
Macho Man jabs Tilvur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tilvur ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man.
Tilvur wants to counter with a clinch but Macho Man pushes him away.
Tilvur throws a right hand that misses
and Macho Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macho Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tilvur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macho Man.
Macho Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tilvur throws a leg kick
and Macho Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tilvur swings widly with a right hand
and Macho Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tilvur misses with a wild combination.
Ralen Tilvur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tilvur counters with a stiff right hand.
Macho Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tilvur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tilvur misses with a straight right.
Tilvur misses with the combination.
Tilvur tries to clinch up but Macho Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Macho Man misses the jab.
Tilvur misses with a right hand
and Macho Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tilvur is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Macho Man doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tilvur crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tilvur's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Macho Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Macho Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerald Dream (ranked 1343 p4p, 2454 weight class) and Reinhardt Eimann (ranked 176 p4p, 292 weight class). Eimann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secret d'actualité. Reinhardt Eimann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emerald Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reinhardt Eimann!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eimann throws a lazy uppercut
and Dream counters with a straight right hand.
Dream uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eimann.
Dream lands a head shot.
Dream throws a shot from downtown. Eimann moves away and avoids it.
Dream throws a jab when Eimann was well out of range.
Eimann takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dream definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eimann looks to land a left hand but Dream moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dream misses the target.
Dream cracks Eimann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Eimann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dream finish him?
Eimann is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream fakes the body blow, causing Eimann to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Eimann goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emerald Dream!
A victorious Emerald Dream 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beckwitz Jugges (ranked 1098 p4p, 1522 weight class) and Jorg Wegner (ranked 144 p4p, 191 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beckwitz Jugges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorg Wegner!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jugges misses the jab.
Wegner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jugges on his heels. He'll look to pass Jugges's guard now, I'm sure.
Wegner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jugges has wrist control.
Wegner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jugges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jugges wants to sweep here but Wegner controlling him for the moment.
Wegner content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wegner connects with a couple of short punches.
Wegner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jugges's head.
Jugges is trying to keep Wegner in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jugges misses with a hook.
Wegner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wegner moves out of range as Jugges strikes.
Jugges throws a big shot that misses.
Wegner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two 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.
Wegner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wegner lands in his opponent's guard.
Jugges 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.
Wegner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wegner won't allow Jugges to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wegner distracts Jugges with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wegner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wegner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jugges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wegner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jugges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wegner throws a strike but Jugges rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wegner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jugges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wegner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jugges trying to control the position from guard on top but Wegner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorg Wegner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jugges throws an off balance right hand
and Wegner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jugges being controlled here, momentarily.
Wegner wants to control from the top but Jugges keeps moving.
Wegner throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jugges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wegner controls the pace.
Wegner scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Beckwitz Jugges has been cut.
Jugges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugges is trying to control the position but Wegner postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wegner scoring with some ground and pound.
Jugges seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wegner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jugges tries to clinch but Wegner is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Wegner.
Wegner with the counter takedown but Jugges avoids it easily.
Jugges scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jorg Wegner has been cut.
Jugges digs a good body shot into Wegner's ribs.
A jab from Jugges misses.
Wegner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jugges takes a swing at Wegner's ribcage but misses.
Jugges tests Wegner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wegner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wegner throws a big elbow that misses.
Wegner throwing strikes from guard but Jugges blocks nicely.
Wegner throwing strikes from guard but Jugges blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wegner wants to control from the top but Jugges keeps moving.
Jugges has his hands on Wegner's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Wegner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wegner landing with the ground and pound.
Wegner throws a strike but Jugges rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Wegner keeping moving, preventing Jugges from controlling successfully.
Wegner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorg Wegner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jugges throws a right and a left that Wegner avoids nicely.
Jugges throws a hook but Wegner blocks it.
Jugges scores with a sloppy right hand. Wegner should have avoided that one.
Wegner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wegner controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jugges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wegner looking to sit in guard and control but Jugges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wegner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jugges 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.
Wegner pulls Jugges in close to his closed guard and prevents Jugges from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Wegner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wegner is continuing to stall.
Jorg Wegner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wegner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jugges controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jugges misses with a wild body shot.
Jugges tries to clinch there but Wegner circles away.
Wegner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jugges wants to clinch up but Wegner keeps it at a distance.
Wegner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wegner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wegner lands in his opponent's guard.
Wegner postures up in Jugges's guard and throws a big left but Jugges blocks it.
Jugges trying to keep a closed guard but Wegner is proving a slippery customer.
Wegner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jugges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wegner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wegner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jorg Wegner just about did enough to take it.
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!
Wegner moves away from the strike by Jugges.
Wegner slips under a jab from Jugges.
Jugges misses with a looping right.
Jugges is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Jugges misses.
Wegner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jugges defends it well.
A cross from Jugges lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jugges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wegner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jugges is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugges 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.
Wegner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jugges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wegner throws an elbow that misses. Jugges uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wegner's guard. Nice move by Jugges!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jugges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wegner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jugges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wegner keeping moving, preventing Jugges from controlling successfully.
Wegner pulls Jugges in close to his closed guard and prevents Jugges from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jugges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jugges closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wegner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jugges's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wegner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wegner is in close to Jugges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wegner postures up.
Wegner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wegner controlling from the top position.
Wegner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beckwitz Jugges's cut is getting worse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jugges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jorg Wegner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wegner drives through with a takedown into Jugges's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beckwitz Jugges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wegner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wegner scoring with some ground and pound.
Wegner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wegner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jugges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wegner cracks Jugges with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jugges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wegner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wegner throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beckwitz Jugges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wegner moves out of range as Jugges strikes.
Wegner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wegner just content to control the position.
Wegner landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wegner throwing strikes but Jugges manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wegner struggling a bit here.
Wegner holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jugges trying to control the position but Wegner is working away.
Wegner wants to control but Jugges postures up.
Jugges tries to move to mount but Wegner blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jugges looking to control but instead Wegner has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wegner has his hands clasped together around Jugges's back. He's all about the action.
The adventures of Wegner the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorg Wegner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wegner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorg Wegner!
Jorg Wegner is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brunta Nguana (ranked 786 p4p, 1157 weight class) and Pinarus Inventius (ranked 86 p4p, 122 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brunta Nguana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pinarus Inventius!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Inventius misses.
A big right from Nguana misses.
Inventius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Inventius scores with a punch to the head.
Inventius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inventius throws out a counter right but Nguana avoids it with no problem.
Nguana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nguana misses with the ground and pound.
Nguana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inventius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nguana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inventius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nguana controlling the position from side mount.
Inventius is trying to improve his position.
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.
Nguana in side control lands a decent elbow.
Inventius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nguana trying to control the position but Inventius is working away.
Nguana working the ground and pound.
Inventius is letting Nguana control him for a moment.
Nguana scores with punches from side control.
Nguana lands a decent elbow from side control.
Inventius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nguana connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguana is working Inventius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Inventius manages to get back to half guard.
Nguana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nguana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inventius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguana is looking to advance position but Inventius won't allow it.
Nguana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inventius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nguana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nguana seems to be looking for submissions.
Nguana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nguana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inventius is just riding it out for now. Nguana eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguana trying to mount his opponent but Inventius defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brunta Nguana 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.
Nguana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nguana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nguana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inventius keeps working.
Nguana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nguana gets to mount! Inventius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana landing strikes from the mount and Inventius is in trouble!
Nguana landing strikes from the mount and Inventius is in trouble!
Inventius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguana trying to control but Inventius is having none of it.
Nguana lands a big elbow.
Nguana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nguana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Inventius has worked his arm free - good work by Inventius!
Nguana just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguana trying to control the action but Inventius is working from the bottom.
Nguana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Inventius tries to buck Nguana off but Nguana is having none of it.
Nguana laying and praying for a moment but Inventius takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nguana looks to land a strike but Inventius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Inventius keeping moving, preventing Nguana from controlling successfully.
Nguana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nguana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunta Nguana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nguana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inventius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguana is really struggling to control Inventius but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nguana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inventius is not content to let Nguana control the position.
Nguana looks up at the clock and then as Inventius takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nguana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguana looking to control but instead Inventius has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brunta Nguana dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Inventius slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inventius tries to counter with a clinch but Nguana shakes him off and moves away.
Nguana tries for a takedown but Inventius circles away easily
and Inventius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Inventius. That snapped Nguana's head back.
Nguana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Inventius to counter with a crisp jab.
Nguana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Inventius to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nguana misses its intended target.
Inventius connects with a solid leg kick.
Nguana drives through with a takedown into Inventius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguana trying to control the position from guard on top but Inventius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inventius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Inventius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinarus Inventius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nguana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Inventius looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Inventius looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Inventius!
Inventius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nguana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nguana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inventius can do to turn this around?
Nguana is looking for a sweep. Inventius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nguana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inventius pulls his head out easily.
Brunta Nguana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inventius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguana has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inventius is thwarting Nguana's attempts to control the position.
Inventius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nguana is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nguana is trying to control but can't.
Inventius seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inventius is looking to chop away at Nguana's legs.
Nguana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Inventius's guard.
Inventius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Inventius is tightening it up a little... Nguana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nguana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nguana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Inventius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pinarus Inventius!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinarus Inventius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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