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SYN 1119 Jankovic vs. Kostov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mesquita (ranked 1191 p4p, 747 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 88 p4p, 60 weight class). Hugo Mesquita is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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32 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cowan needs to keep his hands up - Mesquita had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Cowan moved out of range.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cowan circles away.
Cowan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cowan walks into a stiff left hand from Mesquita.
Hugo Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cowan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Cowan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita is nestled in close to Cowan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cowan wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cowan defending well though.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Mesquita throwing shots but Cowan is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Cowan dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cowan's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cowan to regain full guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Cowan has wrist control.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita works over Cowan with some ground and pound from guard.
Cowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Cowan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Cowan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cowan keeps moving.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Cowan's brow.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Cowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The crowd cheers as Mesquita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowan doesn't seem phased though.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Mesquita moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cowan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Cowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Cowan's body.
Cowan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mesquita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Cowan counters with a nice body shot.
Mesquita swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
Mesquita takes a swing at Cowan's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cowan is trying to defend but Mesquita finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita moves nicely into side control.
Mesquita misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mesquita cracks Cowan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cowan parries the strikes from Mesquita easily there. Mesquita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cowan to escape.
Mesquita working away.
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mesquita fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Cowan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Cowan's hands, connecting with Cowan's forehead.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Cowan won't allow it.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cowan is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mesquita dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mesquita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowan doesn't seem phased though.
Cowan scores with a leg kick.
Mesquita thuds his right hand into Cowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Cowan tries a quick counter leg kick but Mesquita is wise to it.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cowan is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cowan's head.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cowan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a strike but Cowan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mesquita passes Cowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Cowan is working from the bottom.
Mesquita passes to full mount!
Mesquita pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cowan looks a forlorn figure.
Mesquita controlling from mount.
Mickey Cowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hugo Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita lands with some strikes.
Cowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Mesquita connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mesquita dominating with strikes here.
Mesquita lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita working Cowan over with strikes.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowan keeps working.
Mesquita is taking a breather. Cowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Cowan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Cowan is working from the bottom.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cowan has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hugo Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard.
Mesquita works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mesquita, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Mesquita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 728 p4p, 585 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 92 p4p, 73 weight class). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile gets tackled into the cage by Esposito. Esposito maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Esposito tries to tie him up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.
Bizihwaeile drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Esposito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Esposito swinging wildly here.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Bizihwaeile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaeile cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile lands with an uppercut that bounces Esposito off the cage and back into range.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Esposito jabs Bizihwaeile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito takes the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito tries to stall but Bizihwaeile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Esposito.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Esposito tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Esposito finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Esposito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily.
Esposito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild combination.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A leg kick checked by Bizihwaeile.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bizihwaeile counter with a right hand.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito pushes Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaeile letting Esposito take a breather here.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile is working Esposito over against the cage.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Esposito moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito checks a low kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Esposito.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bizihwaeile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Esposito moves out of range as Bizihwaeile throws a body kick.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaeile.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
Esposito throws a lazy head kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaeile's leg but Bizihwaeile calmly moves out of range.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaeile's hands.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito darts in and clinches Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Esposito as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esposito as Bizihwaeile tries to tie him up.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.
A short left from Esposito.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Esposito's arms but Esposito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bizihwaeile has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaeile.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esposito doesn't seem bothered though.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Bizihwaeile has Esposito pressed against the cage.
Esposito looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with some punches.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile can't get the takedown.
Esposito misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Bizihwaeile working hard to break the clinch.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is working Esposito over against the cage.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Espositos head.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Bizihwaeile moves his leg out of the way.
Bizihwaeile with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a good cross that connects.
Esposito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaeile.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Esposito's head.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esposito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bizihwaeile thuds a left hand into Esposito's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Esposito. Esposito obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizihwaeile there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esposito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Esposito down with leg kicks.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito presses Bizihwaeile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esposito leaning against his opponent.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Esposito clinches up with Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Esposito.
I think Esposito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
A less than humble Leonardo Esposito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Miller (ranked 357 p4p, 341 weight class) and Boryslav Margera (ranked 52 p4p, 49 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Margera's choice of entrance music: Daniel Lioneye - The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryslav Margera!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margera digs a good hook to Miller's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Miller slips under a jab from Margera.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Margera throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Margera lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Margera lands with a nice body punch.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera lands a jab to the head.
Margera connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Miller thuds a left hand into Margera's body.
Margera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Margera cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Margera doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
A big left from Margera misses.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller blocks a jab.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Margera finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller is looking to wear down Margera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Margera - just one landing.
Margera misses with a right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Margera moves into the clinch.
Margera has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller wants to stall.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Margera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Margera scores with a shoulder strike.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller wants to stall.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Margera wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Margera misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Margera throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Margera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Margera jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Margera clinches.
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera missing with knees to the body.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller blocks a body shot from Margera.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Boryslav Margera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Margera.
Margera misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margera swings widly with a right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Margera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller with a hook.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Margera.
Miller catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margera thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Margera has time to react.
Miller swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Margera in his tracks.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Margera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Margera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Margera.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Margera.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Margera. Those never looked like landing.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Margera misses with a looping left.
Miller lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Margera lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boryslav Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Margera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Margera's head.
Joshua Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Margera scores with a decent looking hook.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller slips a jab from Margera.
Margera avoids the body shot from Miller.
Margera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Margera tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Margera looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Margera tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Margera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Margera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stalks Margera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Margera's face. Margera staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Margera moves away from the strike by Miller.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Miller stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Margera with a jab.
Margera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Margera thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Margera moves into the clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera misses with some punches.
Margera lands a right hand.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Margera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Margera drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Margera has managed to clinch.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A short left from Margera.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Margera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Margera misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Margera can turn it around.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera avoids the body shot from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera slips a jab from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Margera scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Margera working aggressively here.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Margera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margera avoids the body shot from Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boryslav Margera.
I've got Margera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
A victorious Boryslav Margera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 398 p4p, 467 weight class) and Robbie Auston (ranked 52 p4p, 65 weight class). Gwynn Evans 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Auston!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Auston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Auston throws a head kick that misses
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Auston.
Auston misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Auston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Auston loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Auston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans moves out of range as Auston strikes.
Auston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Auston misses with a kick to the body
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans scores with a leg kick.
Evans cracks Auston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Auston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans keeps Auston at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Auston's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Auston.
It seemed like Auston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robbie Auston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Auston misses
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Auston.
Auston 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.
Auston avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Auston misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Auston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Auston misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a left to the body.
Auston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Auston throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans 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.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Auston is looking for the big counter here.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Auston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Auston.
Auston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans tries a body shot but Auston blocks it.
Auston digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Auston fails to land.
Auston misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Auston.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Auston pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Auston avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Auston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans blocking some punches.
Auston scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Auston.
A head punch on the inside from Auston fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Auston fails to land.
A short right from Auston on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Auston backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans is trying to break free.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans working aggressively here.
Auston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Auston has him pressed against the cage.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Auston has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Auston controls the action.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Auston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbie Auston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Auston tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans jabs at Auston's body.
Auston tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Auston misses.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Auston.
Auston throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Auston throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Auston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auston throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Evans blocks a head kick by Auston.
Auston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Auston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Auston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auston misses with a shot to the body
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Auston misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Auston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Auston misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Auston misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans misses the jab.
Auston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Auston throws a head kick that misses
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Auston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Auston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Auston loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Evans throws a counter high kick but Auston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans misses with a leg kick.
Auston throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans connects with a solid leg kick.
Auston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Auston scores with a shot to the body.
Auston throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Auston wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a body kick.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Auston.
Auston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Auston just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Auston misses
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Evans has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Auston misses the target.
Auston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Auston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Auston tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tried to counter with a leg kick but Auston avoided it.
Auston moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Auston walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Auston tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Auston jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Auston misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auston throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Evans tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Auston catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Auston.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Auston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Auston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Auston backs away, Evans returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Auston as he checks the leg kick.
Auston loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
A big left from Auston misses.
A low kick lands for Evans.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Auston manages to avoid it.
Auston looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Auston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Auston looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans staying out of range there.
Auston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Auston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Auston throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Auston.
Auston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Auston misses the body punch
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans avoids the head kick by Auston.
Auston tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Auston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Auston.
Auston takes one on the button.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Auston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans lands with an overhand left.
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Auston. Auston maintains the clinch.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Auston fails to land.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Auston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Auston controls the action.
Evans is working Auston over against the cage.
Evans digs a right hand into Auston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Auston's gas tank.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Auston or not.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans presses Auston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Evans slams his shin into Auston's torso.
Auston moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Auston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Auston forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Evans.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Auston.
Auston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Evans lands a shot to the body.
Auston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Auston digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robbie Auston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Auston blocks a body shot from Evans.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston lands a left hand.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Evans.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Auston's head.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Auston swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auston misses with an uppercut
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Auston throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Auston backing up. Auston nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Auston connects with a jab.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Auston's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Auston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
A short right from Auston.
Auston tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Auston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Auston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
Our winner, Gwynn Evans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 672 p4p, 557 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 90 p4p, 75 weight class). Dragneel comes to the cage accompanied by Come the Fire Dragon. Rolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AVGN Theme Song. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Rolf as he connects with a hook.
Dragneel cracks Rolf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Rolf lands with a straight right. Dragneel didn't see that one coming.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Dragneel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Rolf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dragneel won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rolf tries for a kimura but Dragneel is defending well.
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragneel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dragneel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dragneel's coaches at Champion Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dragneel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolf but great work by Dragneel.
Rolf manages to get back to half guard.
Dragneel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rolf to regain full guard.
Dragneel postures up in Rolf's guard and throws a big left but Rolf blocks it.
Dragneel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragneel's guard.
Rolf trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf passes Dragneel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Dragneel defending well.
Rolf stops Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
Dragneel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragneel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rolf wants to control but Dragneel is keeping him busy.
Dragneel is trying to stand.
Rolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is pressing down on Dragneel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragneel is holding on for now.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragneel keeps working.
Dragneel is trying to stand.
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Dragneel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dragneel is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Rolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Rolf moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rolf.
A punch lands to the side of Rolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Rolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf scores with a jab. Dragneel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dragneel sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel is trying to stand back up but Rolf is controlling him
Rolf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rolf tries to control but Dragneel wriggling away.
Rolf working for a submission but Dragneel is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dragneel thinking.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rolf shoots for a takedown but Dragneel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Rolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolf! But no joy.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolf shoots in but Dragneel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rolf lands with a hook. Dragneel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragneel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolf somewhat.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel connects with a looping right hand.
Dragneel punishes Rolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf throws a counter combo.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Rolf sees coming a mile off.
Rolf connects with a single shot there.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
Dragneel tries to move into range but Rolf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. Dragneel sprawls well.
It looked like Dragneel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rolf.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Rolf sees coming a mile off.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolf scores with a shot to the body.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
A big left from Rolf misses.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dragneel presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dragneel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
Rolf tightens his grip and picks Dragneel up, before dumping him to the ground. Dragneel manages to land in guard.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Dragneel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragneel wants to stand but Rolf is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dragneel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Rolf.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel works Rolf's body with a nice hook.
Rolf scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragneel moves out of range as Rolf strikes.
Dragneel cracks Rolf with a good jab.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragneel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Rolf counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Rolf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragneel in his tracks.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel feints and then cracks Rolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolf down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragneel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dragneel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rolf rushes Dragneel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rolf tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Rolf letting Dragneel take a breather here.
Dragneel cracks Rolf with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses with a body punch.
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rolf.
Dragneel misses with a hook
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf drives through and clinches with Dragneel against the cage.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Dragneel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Dragneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rolf.
Rolf scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolf wants to clinch up but Dragneel keeps it at a distance.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Rolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolf under the eye.
Rolf misses with a takedown
and Dragneel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rolf at a distance.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Dragneel throws a wild body kick that Rolf sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Rolf.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Dragneel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolf catches Dragneel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Rolf.
Rolf throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragneel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Rolf blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel is looking to wear down Rolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragneel tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragneel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolf, as that shot connected.
Rolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel 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.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Darkins (ranked 1033 p4p, 646 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 138 p4p, 86 weight class). Darkins's entrance music is Throne. A fine choice. Collins has chosen "Name of the Game" Crystal Method as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrell Darkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darkins misses with a body shot
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkins misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Darkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Darkins.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darkins with a body shot.
Darkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Darkins didn't expect that.
Darkins controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Darkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Darkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Darkins controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins postures up.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darkins!
Collins is not content to let Darkins control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Darkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Collins's legs.
Darkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collins has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins stops Darkins from passing to mount.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Darkins drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
Darkins works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Darkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darkins is holding on for now.
Collins wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins gets full guard.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Darkins is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darkins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Darkins wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Darkins manages to get to full guard.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Darkins is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Darkins defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devon Collins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Darkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Darkins defends easily.
Darkins passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins forces his way into half guard.
Darkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Collins 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.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Collins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Darkins pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Collins tries to roll over but Darkins keeps him under control.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Darkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins prevents Collins from improving his position.
Collins gets back to full guard.
Darkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darkins throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darkins advances position into side control!
Darkins cracks Collins with a big elbow.
Darkins advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Darkins fails to advance to Collins's back.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darkins landing shots from mount.
Darkins fails to advance to Collins's back.
Darrell Darkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darkins forces the positional change into back control.
Darkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Collins is controlling his hands well.
Darkins missing with punches from the back.
Collins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Darkins is cranking Collins's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Collins! He's tightened the choke and Collins is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrell Darkins!
Darrell Darkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 411 p4p, 220 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 41 p4p, 28 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belyaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Belyaev shoots for a takedown but Kwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kwong sprawls well. Kwong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belyaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwong throws a big counter head kick but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belyaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kwong holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong parries the strikes from Belyaev easily there. Belyaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kwong to escape.
Kwong prevents Belyaev from moving into mount.
Kwong is looking for a sweep.
Belyaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kwong some visible discomfort.
Belyaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Kwong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong can't do much from the bottom here.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kwong is looking to regain half guard here but Belyaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kwong can't do much from the bottom here.
Kwong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kwong can't do much from the bottom here.
Kwong is looking to reverse the position.
Kwong struggling a bit here.
Belyaev works to advance to full mount. Kwong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belyaev misses with a head shot.
Belyaev won't let Kwong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kwong is looking to improve his position but Belyaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev throwing strikes here but Kwong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belyaev working the ground and pound effectively.
Belyaev dominating with strikes here.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev with the ground and pound from mount.
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belyaev lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Belyaev looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong tries to reverse the position but Belyaev maintains control.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Belyaev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kwong because Belyaev loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev misses with a head shot.
Belyaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belyaev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kwong tries to lock up and control but Belyaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belyaev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belyaev cracks Kwong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Belyaev with the ground and pound from mount.
Belyaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kwong is in a horrible position here. Belyaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
 Kwong is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kwong is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Kwong gets back to half guard.
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kwong defending well though.
Kwong seems to have recovered his senses.
Belyaev throwing shots but Kwong is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Belyaev.
Belyaev tries to pass to full mount but Kwong defends it.
Kwong is controlling Belyaev's trapped leg to prevent Belyaev from advancing to side control.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kwong dodges it nicely.
Kwong keeping hold of Belyaev's head, controlling as best he can.
Belyaev throwing shots but Kwong is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kwong trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belyaev fails with the takedown.
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up with Kwong, looking for a takedown. Belyaev pushes Kwong against the cage but Kwong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kwong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belyaev with a body shot.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kwong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belyaev has a takedown stuffed.
Kwong thinks about the counter body kick.
Kwong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Despite the aggression on Kwong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwong as he avoids it easily.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwong counters with a body kick.
Kwong slaps away a takedown attempt from Belyaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kwong throws a big counter head kick but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Kwong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kwong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Belyaev is working for takedown but Kwong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kwong tries to work over Belyaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kwong on the inside.
Kwong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kwong scores with a shot to the side of Belyaev's head.
Belyaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kwong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kwong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwong breaks the clinch.
Belyaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kwong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwong as he avoids it easily.
Belyaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kwong has one foot on Belyaev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Daniel Belyaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt - Kwong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kwong counters with a nice body shot.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed
and Kwong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Daniel Belyaev has been cut.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kwong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed
and Kwong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Belyaev really felt that one!
Belyaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwong counters with a left to the body.
Belyaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kwong can do to turn this around?
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Belyaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belyaev fails with the takedown
letting Kwong counter with a right hand.
 Belyaev is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Belyaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwong as he jumps to the side.
Belyaev with a poor takedown
and Kwong counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Kwong looks at the referee who does nothing so Kwong lands a crushing right that sends Belyaev to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwasi Kwong!
Our winner, Kwasi Kwong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Namkhai (ranked 227 p4p, 535 weight class) and Kobra Jay (ranked 16 p4p, 30 weight class). Namkhai comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Namkhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Namkhai's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Namkhai momentarily.
Jay swings for the body but Namkhai moves out of range.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but Namkhai avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namkhai lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Jay - just one landing.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namkhai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namkhai checks a leg kick.
It looked like Namkhai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Namkhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namkhai blocks a head kick by Jay.
Namkhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jay swings widly with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay throws a body punch but Namkhai moves out of range.
Jay misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a head kick that drops Jay to the mat! Jay scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Namkhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namkhai is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namkhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Namkhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay misses with a hook to the body
and Namkhai counters with a one-two to the body.
Jay misses with a hook
and Namkhai counters with a left to the body.
Jay looks winded!
Jay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Namkhai throws a counter high kick but Jay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Namkhai moves out of range of the body kick.
Namkhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Namkhai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNamkhai.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Namkhai's shoulder, as Namkhai tries to avoid the shot.
Jay slips a straight right by Namkhai.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namkhai.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namkhai moves away.
Namkhai is looking to wear down Jay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jay scores with a jab to the body.
Namkhai slips a straight right by Jay.
Namkhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jay just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namkhai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jay missing with a left hand there. Namkhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jay digs a good body shot into Namkhai's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namkhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Namkhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jay misses the body punch
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobra Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobra Jay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namkhai throws out the jab.
Jay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jay throws a body punch but Namkhai moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Namkhai misses the target.
Jay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Jay. Beautiful body shot.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Namkhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jay throws a hook but Namkhai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay tries to score with a low kick but Namkhai moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Namkhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jay lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay lands with a right hand.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Namkhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jay lands a head shot.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Namkhai counters with a quick kick to the body but Jay blocks it.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Namkhai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jay.
Namkhai tries to move into range but Jay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Namkhai moves forwards but Jay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jay connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
Namkhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jay just manages to avoid it.
Namkhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay thows a leg kick but Namkhai checks it
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jay misses with an uppercut
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Namkhai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kobra Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namkhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Namkhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namkhai blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jay. That's going to slow Namkhai down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Namkhai throws a quick counter head kick but Jay was just out of range.
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Namkhai. Namkhai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai throws a quick counter head kick but Jay was just out of range.
Namkhai moves out of range as Jay throws a body kick.
It looked like Namkhai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Jay lands a nice looking body kick.
Namkhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Namkhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Namkhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Namkhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jay looks for the body kick but Namkhai saw that one coming.
Namkhai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Namkhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namkhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Namkhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Namkhai.
Jay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namkhai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Namkhai slips a jab from Jay.
Namkhai slips a straight right by Jay.
Namkhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jay misses with a jab to the body
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Namkhai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobra Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kobra Jay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Namkhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay missing with a left hand there. Namkhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Jay misses
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namkhai ducks right into an uppercut from Jay.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Namkhai throws a big counter combination but Jay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jay throws a front kick aimed at Namkhai's knee but Namkhai avoids it well.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Namkhai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay throws a low kick but Namkhai moves out of range easily.
Namkhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Namkhai slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
A quick step to the side and Namkhai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay scores with a jab to the body.
Jay thows a body kick. Namkhai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay jabs Namkhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namkhai.
Jay follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Namkhai throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namkhai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namkhai is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a head kick that Namkhai semi-blocks.
Jay misses with a kick to the body.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jay digs a good hook to Namkhai's body.
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!
Jay lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namkhai.
Namkhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namkhai.
Namkhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jay throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with an inside leg kick.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namkhai tries to clinch up.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namkhai throwing a counter right hand but Jay manages to avoid it.
A big left from Jay misses.
Namkhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Jay throws a right hand that Namkhai ducks under and follows up with a left that Namkhai also avoids with ease.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay misses with a body shot
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Temujin Namkhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay thows a leg kick but Namkhai checks it
and Namkhai counters with a low kick, right behind Jay 's knee.
Namkhai slips under a jab.
Namkhai half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Jay misses.
Jay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jay really felt that one!
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!
Namkhai misses with a body kick.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a left to the body.
Namkhai misses with a body shot.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobra Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobra Jay!
Kobra Jay opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 75 p4p, 83 weight class) and Dezmond Drake (ranked 9 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall Jr is defended easily by Drake.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drake 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.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr is looking to counter punch.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall Jr has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands a body shot.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall Jr has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr is working for takedown but Drake is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Dall Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dall Jr.
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!
Dall Jr shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with some punches.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Drake working aggressively here.
Dall Jr pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall Jr has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to advance position but Dall Jr won't allow it.
Dall Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though.
Dall Jr is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Dall Jr.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Dall Jr throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr fails to land the takedown.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dall Jr slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall Jr has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drake after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Dezmond Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
Dall Jr tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Dall Jr drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dall Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Dall Jr dodges the punch combination from Drake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by Drake.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Dall Jr is predictable there
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Dall Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall Jr walks into a left hand.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall Jr. Dall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall Jr misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galen Dall Jr's cut is getting worse.
Drake misses with a combination
and Dall Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Dall Jr moved out of range.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Drake.
A big left from Dall Jr misses.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Drake 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.
Dall Jr cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Drake working aggressively here.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Drake is leaning against Dall Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Drake manages to get underhooks.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
Dall Jr jumps guard but Drake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Dall Jr throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake tries to bum rush Dall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake moves forwards but Dall Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dall Jr.
Drake misses the body punch
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Dall Jr connects with a single shot there.
Dall Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Dall Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Dall Jr is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Oh Dall Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Dall Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dall Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drake to the mat. Drake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is controlling Dall Jr's posture.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is controlling the pace.
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Drake jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Drake jabs at Dall Jr's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake lands a head shot.
Dall Jr tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab.
Drake sends Dall Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drake is motioning to the referee to let Dall Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
Dall Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall Jr 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.
Drake is rocked!
A big right from Dall Jr misses.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall Jr finish him?
Dall Jr lands a brutal head kick. Drake looks out on his feet and Dall Jr throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Galen Dall Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Galen Dall Jr 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jankovic (ranked 38 p4p, 79 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 8 p4p, 11 weight class). Kostov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Гио Пика - Буйно Голова. Pavel Kostov 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kostov throws a hook but Jankovic avoids it easily.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Jankovic blocks the leg kick.
Jankovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Jankovic counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jankovic blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Jankovic.
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Jankovic seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
Jankovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kostov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jankovic momentarily.
Jankovic thows a leg kick but Kostov checks it
and Kostov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Kostov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov scores with a nice body kick.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jankovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jankovic throws a push kick but Kostov slaps the foot to one side.
Kostov flicks out a counter leg kick but Jankovic steps away.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Jankovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jankovic avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jankovic misses the jab.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Jankovic is wise to it.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Jankovic off balance momentarily.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jankovic misses with a looping right.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice body kick.
Jankovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jankovic blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic misses with a right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Jankovic misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jankovic thinking.
Jankovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jankovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jankovic tries to land a front kick but Kostov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jankovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Jankovic misses
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Jankovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kostov throws a body punch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jankovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostov.
Jankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kostov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jankovic.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Jankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Jankovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jankovic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Jankovic does no damage.
Jankovic drops his shoulder and cracks Kostov with a huge uppercut! Kostov goes down! Can Jankovic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Jankovic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jankovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostov pulls Jankovic in to control the position.
Jankovic won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Kostov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jankovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Kostov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kostov wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic has control of Kostov's left arm, preventing Kostov from doing any damage.
Kostov looking to pass the guard.
Kostov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jankovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kostov trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jankovic throws a quick counter head kick but Kostov was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jankovic really felt that one!
Kostov misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a shot to the body
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostov as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic throws a lazy head kick
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Jankovic misses.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kostov!
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a low kick, right behind Kostov 's knee.
Kostov swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a hook.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kostov's knee momentarily.
Kostov throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov throws a wild body kick that Jankovic sees coming a mile off.
Jankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostov just manages to avoid it.
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jankovic at a distance.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankovic.
Jankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostov just manages to avoid it.
Kostov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the body
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Jankovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jankovic misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Jankovic coming out on top.
Jankovic slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov clinches up against the cage.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jankovic's sensitive parts.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Jankovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jankovic tries to land a body kick
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov stuns Jankovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kostov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jankovic. Jankovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jankovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I think Kostov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
An out of breath Pavel Kostov 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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