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SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 718 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 68 p4p, 101 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 45 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 4, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimenez is defended easily by Mahomes.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Mahomes moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahomes throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahomes throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahomes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahomes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahomes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Mahomes takes one to the chin there.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahomes throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahomes.
Mahomes gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahomes.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Jimenez lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands with a left to the head.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Mahomes's head.
Come on Jimenez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jimenez wants to stall.
Jimenez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Mahomes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Mahomes cracks Jimenez with a nice body shot.
Mahomes tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Jimenez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez checks the leg kick.
Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Mahomes's belly button to the back.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez punishes Mahomes's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Mahomes tries to counter with a clinch but Jimenez shakes him off and moves away.
Good work by Mahomes as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Mahomes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahomes! But no joy.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahomes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Jimenez moved away.
Jimenez defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahomes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahomes moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
A jab from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.
Mahomes throws a head kick that Jimenez semi-blocks.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahomes checks the leg kick.
Mahomes lands with a nice body kick.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez punishes Mahomes's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jimenez with a jab.
Mahomes tries to land a front kick but Jimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Jimenez moved away.
Mahomes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahomes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Mahomes does it's job there.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jimenez is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahomes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahomes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes misses the body punch
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
A jab from Jimenez does it's job there.
Mahomes tries to move into range but Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Mahomes moves into range and clinches up with Jimenez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Mahomes's head.
Mahomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimenez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahomes's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahomes can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Mahomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mahomes frees his head nicely. Oh but Jimenez has switched to an armbar! Mahomes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gretel (ranked 280 p4p, 359 weight class) and Violent Femme (ranked 22 p4p, 27 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Femme!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme jabs at Gretel's body.
Gretel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Femme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gretel scrambles back to his feet.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Gretel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme lands a nice hook to Gretel's body. Gretel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gretel slips a straight right by Femme.
Gretel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Femme scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gretel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Femme is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Femme stalling.
Femme tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gretel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel is trying to get back to full guard.
Femme trying to control the pace.
Gretel controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Femme is pressing down on Gretel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gretel is holding on for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gretel misses its intended target.
Femme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gretel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Femme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gretel in his tracks.
Gretel throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme scores with a hook.
Gretel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme connects with the punch.
Femme clinches with his opponent.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gretel lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Femme working aggressively here.
I was talking to Gretel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gretel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gretel tries a body shot but Femme blocks it.
Gretel tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gretel's elbow.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
Gretel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Femme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Femme.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gretel.
Femme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gretel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Femme can turn it around.
Gretel throws a head punch that misses.
Femme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gretel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gretel misses with the head strike.
Gretel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Gretel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gretel struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
Femme lands an uppercut.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Femme.
Femme can't find room to land a body shot as Gretel controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Femme.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Femme.
Femme misses with a body punch.
Gretel working aggressively here.
Femme breaks the clinch.
Femme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Gretel needs to keep his hands up - Femme had a free shot at his head there.
Femme closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gretel to the mat! Gretel manages to get full guard.
Gretel wants to improve his position but instead Femme has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Femme - just one landing.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme walks into a stiff left hand from Gretel.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
Femme thuds a left hand into Gretel's body.
Gretel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gretel. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme scores with the left hand. Gretel knows he should have avoided that one.
Femme misses with a jab to the body
and Gretel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Femme thinking.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Femme swings for the body but Gretel moves out of range.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Gretel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Gretel is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gretel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Gretel.
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!
Femme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gretel scores with a decent looking hook.
Gretel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Gretel misses.
Femme moves out of range as Gretel strikes.
Gretel throws a chopping leg kick but Femme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme shoots in but Gretel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gretel throws a chopping leg kick but Femme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gretel.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel misses with a low kick as Femme jumps back.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Gretel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gretel doesn't manage to clinch there - Femme circles away.
Femme closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gretel's guard.
Femme passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Femme trying to control the position but Gretel is working away.
Gretel tries to improve position but can't.
Gretel gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme controlling the action here.
Gretel gets back to full guard.
Gretel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Femme puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gretel controlling the position for now.
Gretel wants to improve his position but Femme is controlling well.
Femme is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gretel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gretel wants to control but Femme is keeping busy.
Gretel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Femme manages to pass to mount!
Femme content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
A big right from Femme misses.
Gretel avoids the body shot from Femme.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gretel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gretel works the jab nicely.
Femme jabs Gretel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gretel defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Femme takes one to the side of the head.
Gretel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Gretel blocks a jab.
Gretel tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Gretel with a nice calf kick.
Femme throws a body punch but Gretel moves out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretel slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel with the inside leg kick.
Femme looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gretel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Femme's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Femme's back!
Violent Femme has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel has good solid back control here.
Gretel cracks Femme with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Femme from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gretel tries to get the hooks in deep but Femme pushed the leg off.
Gretel wants to control the position but Femme frees himself and scrambles - Gretel manages to regain control in side control.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gretel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femme keeps working.
Femme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gretel trying to control from half guard but Femme is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Femme tries to get to full guard but Gretel has control of the leg.
Gretel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femme keeps working.
Femme manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Gretel from controlling successfully.
Gretel preventing the sweep.
Femme has his hands on Gretel's head, controlling the position.
Gretel throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gretel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Femme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gretel to the ground. Femme is now in Gretel's guard.
Femme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Femme has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gretel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Femme is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Femme preventing the sweep.
Gretel is working hard here to advance position.
Gretel keeping full guard, as Femme tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Violent Femme.
I've got Femme 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Esposito (ranked 454 p4p, 550 weight class) and Light Uhp (ranked 55 p4p, 71 weight class). Light Uhp told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Light Uhp!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esposito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uhp counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Uhp.
An inside leg kick lands from Uhp.
The crowd cheers as Uhp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito connects with a single shot there.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uhp scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Uhp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uhp manages to avoid it.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uhp wants to land a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
Uhp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uhp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uhp misses with a head kick.
Esposito tries to counter by clinching up but Uhp breaks away and moves out of range.
Uhp clobbers Esposito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Esposito clinches up with Uhp and pushes him back against the cage.
Uhp misses with some punches.
Uhp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esposito or not.
Uhp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uhp throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Esposito defending well as Uhp loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Esposito.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Uhp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uhp keeps the fight on the outside.
Uhp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esposito momentarily.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uhp.
A nice leg kick from Esposito, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uhp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Uhp blocking some punches.
Uhp prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Uhp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito cracks Uhp with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Uhp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Uhp keeps it at a distance.
Esposito lands an overhand right.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Uhp is trying to break the clinch but Esposito has him pressed against the cage.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Uhp lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uhp.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito missing with knees to the body.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Uhp.
Uhp breaks the clinch.
Uhp throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Esposito throws a head kick but Uhp moves out of range.
Esposito lands a jab to the nose.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Uhp keeps it at a distance.
Uhp misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uhp circles away quickly and effectively.
Uhp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Uhp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uhp moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito jabs Uhp right on the nose. Uhp blinks but takes it well.
Uhp throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Uhp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito backing away here, and Uhp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Uhp keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uhp! But no joy.
Uhp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Esposito.
Uhp throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Uhp slips the punch.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uhp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uhp! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uhp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uhp moves away.
Uhp flicks out a counter leg kick but Esposito steps away.
Uhp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uhp connects with a looping right hand.
Uhp misses with a hook.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Leonardo Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Uhp keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp misses with a looping right.
Esposito throws a head kick but Uhp moves out of range.
Uhp looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito defending well as Uhp loads up on a big left hand.
Uhp throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Uhp pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Esposito looks to throw a body kick
and Uhp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uhp throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Uhp's body. Uhp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Esposito wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uhp! But no joy.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Uhp saw it coming and moves away.
Esposito throws a head kick but Uhp moves out of range.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uhp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uhp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esposito staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esposito throws a right and a left that Uhp avoids nicely.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uhp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Esposito.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uhp just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito drives through and clinches with Uhp against the cage.
Uhp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Uhp.
Uhp breaks the clinch.
Uhp scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uhp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esposito takes one on the button.
Esposito darts in trying to clinch
and Uhp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Uhp keeps it at a distance.
Uhp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uhp slips under a jab from Esposito.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uhp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uhp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito throws a hook but Uhp blocks it.
Uhp lands a jab.
Esposito lands a high kick!
Uhp swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Uhp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uhp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Esposito cracks Uhp with a good jab.
Uhp swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Uhp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uhp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esposito.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Uhp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uhp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Uhp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Esposito will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and Uhp counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Uhp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esposito moves to clinch but Uhp breaks away
and Uhp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito thuds a left hand into Uhp's body.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Esposito throws a right and a left that Uhp avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uhp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uhp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uhp.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito tries to clinch but Uhp is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
Uhp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uhp avoids a kick to the body.
Uhp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esposito.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Uhp.
Uhp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
Esposito clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Uhp.
Uhp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uhp 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!
Still in the clinch, Uhp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uhp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito throws a jab when Uhp was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Uhp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uhp defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Uhp blocks the body kick.
Esposito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uhp.
Uhp avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Uhp just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito wants to clinch
and Uhp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Uhp.
 Esposito is rocked!
Uhp throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esposito looks up at the clock. Bad move! Uhp lands a right hand from hell, dropping Esposito. Uhp pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Uhp!
Light Uhp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobra Jay (ranked 255 p4p, 415 weight class) and Hao Qiang (ranked 18 p4p, 28 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay lands a jab to Qiang's midsection.
Qiang sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jay works the jab nicely.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang throws out a counter right but Jay avoids it with no problem.
Qiang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Qiang.
Qiang misses with a low kick.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay throws a series of punches but Qiang moves out of range.
We've been told by Jay's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Qiang blocks a head kick by Jay.
Good standup being displayed there by Qiang as he connects with a hook.
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
Jay takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Qiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice cross by Qiang.
Qiang scores with a jab to the head.
Qiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Jay.
Jay moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Qiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Qiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Jay counters with a leg kick.
Qiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Qiang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jay.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jay with a body shot.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Qiang misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Jay throws a hook but Qiang avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Qiang.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Jay.
Qiang throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Jay avoids the body shot from Qiang.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Qiang misses
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Qiang as he connects with a hook.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jay throws a low kick, looking for Qiang's leg but Qiang calmly moves out of range.
Qiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Qiang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Qiang with a jab.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Qiang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Qiang takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Jay.
Qiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jay is out of range and Qiang settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.
Qiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Qiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Jay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qiang takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay lands a jab to Qiang's midsection.
Qiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Qiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Hao Qiang's cut even more.
Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Qiang's shoulder, as Qiang tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay thuds a left hand into Qiang's body.
Jay looks to land a left hand but Qiang moved out of range nicely.
Jay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Qiang misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hao Qiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jay throws a chopping leg kick but Qiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Jay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Qiang tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay tries to move into range but Qiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qiang lands with a cross.
Qiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qiang throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang moves away from the strike by Jay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jay blocks the body kick.
Jay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.
A low kick from Qiang misses
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Qiang thinks about the counter body kick.
Qiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Qiang swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Qiang saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Jay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay misses with a shot to the body
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Qiang defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws a shot to the body.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Qiang ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay digs a good body shot into Qiang's ribs.
Jay moves away from the strike by Qiang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay throws a leg kick
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Qiang.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Jay defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Qiang ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The cut above Hao Qiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jay moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Qiang lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Qiang's head but Qiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
Qiang 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.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jay connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Qiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Qiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Jay is looking to slow Qiang down with leg kicks.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Qiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay digs a good hook to Qiang's body.
Qiang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Qiang is out of range.
Jay scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay.
Qiang throws out a powerful jab.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang with a nice cross.
Hao Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Jay scores with a decent looking hook.
Hao Qiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Qiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Qiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Qiang lands with a right hand.
Jay defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kobra Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Qiang avoids a kick to the body.
Jay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Qiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kobra Jay!
Kobra Jay took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 110 p4p, 269 weight class) and Jair Brown (ranked 17 p4p, 35 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 29 - 20 - 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 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jair Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Dall Jr.
Dall Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Brown.
Dall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a body shot.
Dall Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Dall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall Jr.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Dall Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Dall Jr is breathing heavily.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr lands a right hand.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is leaning against Dall Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dall Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brown is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws Dall Jr to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Dall Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown cracks Dall Jr with a nice body shot.
Brown pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall Jr is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Dall Jr pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown wants to clinch up but Dall Jr keeps it at a distance.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Dall Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown forces Dall Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Dall Jr - that landed with a thud.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dall Jr lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Dall Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Nice body punch from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
Dall Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jair Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Brown working aggressively here.
Dall Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dall Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dall Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown moves out of range as Dall Jr throws a body kick.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Dall Jr misses
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Dall Jr was not able to check.
Jair Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Dall Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall Jr tries to avoid it.
Dall Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a shot to the body.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown is working Dall Jr over against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Brown lands a left hand.
Dall Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Dall Jr.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Dall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown tries to clinch but Dall Jr is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown looks for the body kick but Dall Jr saw that one coming.
Dall Jr feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Dall Jr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dall Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall Jr or not.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jair Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown digs a right hand into Dall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall Jr's gas tank.
Dall Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
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 works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dall Jr tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!
Jair Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Battleby (ranked 107 p4p, 102 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 11 p4p, 10 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Battleby counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov catches Battleby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Battleby's hands.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battleby tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battleby to the ground. Battleby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov works Battleby's body with a nice hook.
Battleby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battleby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Battleby moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Battleby off the cage and back into range.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battleby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Battleby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battleby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Battleby's ribs.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov pushes Battleby up against the cage in a clinch.
Battleby prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battleby.
Battleby lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Battleby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Battleby is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Battleby blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Battleby right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Battleby's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Battleby finish him?!
 Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a big right hand! Oh Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! Battleby follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Battleby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 157 p4p, 114 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 21 p4p, 14 weight class). Macaco comes into the arena with Can’t Touch This blaring out of the sound system. Bekzod has chosen "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise as his entrance music. Diego Macaco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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18 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaco throws a head kick that misses.
Bekzod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bekzod moved away.
Bekzod unleashes a big counter combination but Macaco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Macaco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Macaco counters with a leg kick.
Macaco misses with a two punch combination.
Macaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Macaco there.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Macaco moves out of range as Bekzod strikes.
Macaco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bekzod just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco throws a leg kick
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macaco misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Macaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Macaco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macaco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macaco drives through and clinches with Bekzod against the cage.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Macaco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaco tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod pushes Macaco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Macaco on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod blocks an elbow strike from Macaco.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Macaco lands a body punch.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Bekzod in his tracks for a moment.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Macaco misses the target.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macaco throws a hook to the side of Bekzod's head but Bekzod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macaco misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macaco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macaco cracks Bekzod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Macaco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
Macaco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macaco throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod thinks about the counter body kick.
Macaco clinches up with Bekzod and pushes him back against the cage.
Macaco presses Bekzod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bekzod's efforts to push away.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaco.
Bekzod tries to work over Macaco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco pushes Bekzod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Azad Bekzod has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Macaco avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco pushes Bekzod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azad Bekzod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macaco scores with a hook.
Diego Macaco is winning the standup battle so far.
Macaco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diego Macaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaco with a nice cross.
Macaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bekzod.
Macaco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod walks into a stiff left hand from Macaco.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bekzod swings widly with a right hand
enabling Macaco to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bekzod.
Nice straight punches there by Bekzod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bekzod.
Macaco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range and Macaco settles back down.
Bekzod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macaco throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Macaco finds it's way round the side to connect with Bekzod's head.
Macaco throws a head kick but Bekzod moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bekzod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Macaco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bekzod rushes Macaco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macaco prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod moves away from the strike by Macaco.
Macaco lands with a hook. Bekzod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body. Macaco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macaco misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Macaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bekzod checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Macaco does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Macaco misses the target.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco motions for Bekzod to come forward. Macaco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bekzod jabs Macaco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bekzod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bekzod looks to land a left hand but Macaco moved out of range nicely.
Macaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Macaco lands a nice hook to Bekzod's body. Bekzod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bekzod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bekzod connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco throws a wild body kick that Bekzod sees coming a mile off.
Bekzod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Macaco lands with a right hand.
Macaco throws a head kick that half lands.
Bekzod tries to clinch
and Macaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Macaco throws a low kick, looking for Bekzod's leg but Bekzod calmly moves out of range.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bekzod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Macaco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bekzod under the eye.
Bekzod lands with a kick to the temple. Macaco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macaco throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azad Bekzod'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bekzod throws a poor cross that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod moves out of range of the body kick.
Macaco scores with a body shot.
Bekzod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macaco throws a sloppy head kick
and Bekzod counters with a good low kick that Macaco was not able to check.
Macaco scores with a three punch combo!
Macaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bekzod can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bekzod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Macaco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Macaco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macaco lands a head shot.
Bekzod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bekzod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bekzod has managed to clinch.
Macaco works on Bekzod's body with a couple of short punches.
Macaco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaco lands a body punch.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Bekzod takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Bekzod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macaco lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macaco tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Bekzod takes an elbow to the temple.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Macaco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
Bekzod lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Macaco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
A shot in the inside from Macaco.
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macaco throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Macaco throws a low kick, looking for Bekzod's leg but Bekzod calmly moves out of range.
And Bekzod responds with a good body kick, but Macaco manages to step out the way in time.
Macaco throws a hook but Bekzod avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Bekzod tries to move into range but Macaco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bekzod tests Macaco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azad Bekzod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco scores with a nice head shot.
Bekzod thows a leg kick but Macaco checks it
and Macaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macaco lands a jab.
Macaco loads up on a big right hand but Bekzod slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Macaco lands with an overhand left.
Macaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Macaco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macaco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 62 p4p, 104 weight class) and Uriel Tartarus (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class). Crenshaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. This should be a great matchup!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crenshaw has managed to clinch.
Tartarus lands a shoulder strike.
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crenshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Tartarus circles away.
Crenshaw swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tartarus manages to circle out of the way.
Tartarus misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Crenshaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crenshaw, as that shot connected.
Crenshaw defending well as Tartarus loads up on a big left hand.
Crenshaw throws a lazy right hand but Tartarus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartarus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Tartarus misses its intended target.
Crenshaw tries to land a front kick but Tartarus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
Crenshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartarus. Tartarus obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tartarus.
Crenshaw lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Crenshaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Tartarus circles away.
Tartarus misses with a low kick.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartarus manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Tartarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tartarus misses the target.
Tartarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tartarus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crenshaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tartarus with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Tartarus misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tartarus. Those never looked like landing.
Crenshaw throws a body kick that misses.
Crenshaw with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tartarus manages to circle out of the way.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Crenshaw moved away.
Tartarus drops his hands momentarily and Crenshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw clinches up with Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage.
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tartarus misses the jab.
Tartarus keeps the fight on the outside.
Crenshaw is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crenshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tartarus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tartarus connects with a leg kick.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Tartarus misses the target.
Tartarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crenshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tartarus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crenshaw drives through and clinches with Tartarus against the cage.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartarus throws a shot from downtown. Crenshaw moves away and avoids it.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tartarus.
Tartarus scores with a decent looking hook.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tartarus.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartarus throws the left hand but Crenshaw avoids the punch easily.
Tartarus misses with a looping right.
Tartarus throws a big shot that misses.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tartarus.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartarus manages to avoid it.
Tartarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crenshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crenshaw is looking to wear down Tartarus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tartarus moves out of range as Crenshaw throws a body kick.
Tartarus throws a shot from downtown. Crenshaw moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Tartarus breaks away and moves out of range.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Tartarus strikes.
Tartarus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crenshaw moves into the clinch.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body punch.
A short right from Tartarus.
Tartarus misses with some punches.
Tartarus wants to stall.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Tartarus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crenshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw darts in and clinches Tartarus up against the cage.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
Tartarus scores with a shot to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Crenshaw being controlled against the cage.
Tartarus manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crenshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tartarus.
Crenshaw looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Tartarus throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Tartarus misses with a left hand
and Crenshaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
Tartarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tartarus misses with a looping left.
A big right from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crenshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tartarus lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tartaruss head.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Tartarus controls the action.
Crenshaw digs a right hand underneath Tartarus's ribcage. Tartarus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tartarus throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
Tartarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tartarus working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartarus throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw keeps control of Tartarus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Tartarus can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tartarus.
Tartarus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tartarus avoids a wild elbow strike from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tartarus's elbow.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tartarus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tartarus misses with some punches.
Tartarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tartarus moves out of range as Crenshaw throws a body kick.
Tartarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Tartarus's ribcage but misses.
Crenshaw blocks a leg kick.
Tartarus throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tartarus takes a step back to recover.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a nice hook to Crenshaw's body. Crenshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus tries to keep at a distance but Crenshaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartarus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Tartarus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tartarus dodges an elbow strike from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Tartarus misses with the head strike.
Tartarus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tartarus.
Tartarus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crenshaw backwards.
Crenshaw is working Tartarus over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tartarus.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus working aggressively here.
Tartarus is trying to stall.
Tartarus lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tartarus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tartarus.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
Crenshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crenshaw clinches.
Tartarus is trying to break free.
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tartarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tartarus manages to circle out of the way.
Crenshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uriel Tartarus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartarus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crenshaw blocks it well.
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Tartarus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Crenshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Tartarus's head.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Tartarus swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Tartarus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Tartarus.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Tartarus scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus misses with a punch on the inside.
Tartarus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
A short right from Crenshaw.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw is pushing Tartarus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crenshaw lands a left hand.
Tartarus pushes Crenshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tartarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Tartarus's head.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
Crenshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tartarus or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tartaruss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw is leaning against Tartarus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tartarus blocking some punches.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tartarus is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Tartarus is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Tartarus misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tartarus seems to have recovered his senses.
Tartarus has a couple of punches blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
A short left from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tartarus breaks from the clinch.
Tartarus misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw rushes Tartarus and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw pushes Tartarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tartarus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tartarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tartarus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crenshaw rushes Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Tartarus swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw is working Tartarus over against the cage.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tartarus.
Tartarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tartarus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crenshaw - the referee stops the clock and Tartarus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crenshaw. Tartarus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Crenshaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Tartarus does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crenshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tartarus throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartarus.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartarus.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Tartarus moves away and avoids it.
Tartarus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tartarus throws a hook but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
Tartarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crenshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Tartarus.
Crenshaw slips a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus misses the jab.
Tartarus lands a leg kick that knocks Crenshaw off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Tartarus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tartarus.
Tartarus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crenshaw misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tartarus.
Crenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tartarus.
As Tartarus tries to get set, Crenshaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Tartarus manages to avoid the attempt.
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crenshaw throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Tartarus throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crenshaw!
A good leg kick by Crenshaw.
Tartarus with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crenshaw tries to clinch there but Tartarus circles away.
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tartarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw prevents Tartarus from breaking the clinch.
Tartarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw blocks an uppercut.
Tartarus has a couple of punches blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Tartarus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tartarus's gas tank.
Tartarus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Tartarus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up.
Crenshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tartarus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crenshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crenshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartarus wants to land a leg kick but Crenshaw is out of range.
Crenshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tartarus.
Crenshaw wants to clinch up but Tartarus keeps it at a distance.
Tartarus moves away from the strike by Crenshaw.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crenshaw looks to land a body kick but Tartarus moved away.
A big left from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus throws a looping overhand right but Crenshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Crenshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crenshaw rushes Tartarus and presses him up against the cage.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
Tartarus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw had his way with Uriel Tartarus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Crenshaw coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crenshaw.
Tartarus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crenshaw blocks a leg kick.
Crenshaw looks for the body kick but Tartarus saw that one coming.
Tartarus throws a hook but Crenshaw blocks it.
Tartarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crenshaw is looking to clinch but Tartarus is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crenshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tartarus's sensitive parts.
Tartarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crenshaw. Tartarus shrugs it off though.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Tartarus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tartarus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crenshaw. Crenshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Tartarus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crenshaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw prevents Tartarus from breaking the clinch.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works on Tartarus's body with a couple of short punches.
Tartarus breaks from the clinch.
Tartarus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw moves into range and clinches up with Tartarus.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tartarus or not.
Crenshaw pushes Tartarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Tartarus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tartarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartarus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tartarus with a nice cross.
Tartarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Crenshaw.
Tartarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Crenshaw is just out of range.
Crenshaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Crenshaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tartarus manages to circle out of the way.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Tartarus misses with a double jab.
Tartarus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tartarus misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus misses with a straight left.
Tartarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tartarus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crenshaw rushes Tartarus and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw is leaning against Tartarus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw is leaning against Tartarus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tartarus takes a shot to the head.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tartarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tartarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Tartarus lands a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Tartarus misses with some punches.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tartarus or not.
Tartarus tries to work over Crenshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tartarus misses with some punches.
Crenshaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crenshaw is working Tartarus over against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Crenshaw tries to work over Tartarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Crenshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crenshaw 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Crenshaw!
A victorious Don Crenshaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rose (ranked 26 p4p, 80 weight class) and Mabuz Bacia (ranked 5 p4p, 12 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Thomas Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Rose.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bacia.
Rose moves out of range as Bacia strikes.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacia misses with a right hand
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bacia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bacia's efforts to push away.
Bacia is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Bacia is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Bacia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bacia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bacia avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Bacia struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Bacia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bacia throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bacia! Rose lets Bacia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
Rose avoids the head kick by Bacia.
Bacia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
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!
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacia.
Bacia scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bacia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacia.
Bacia misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bacia! Rose lets Bacia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bacia is rocked!
Bacia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bacia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bacia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bacia! Rose lets Bacia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bacia is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
That has opened up Mabuz Bacia's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bacia seems to have recovered his senses.
Bacia throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bacia 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.
A right-left combo lands from Bacia.
Bacia misses with a straight right.
Bacia misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a good, hard body kick but Bacia shrugs it off.
Bacia looks winded!
Bacia throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacia throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
Bacia throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bacia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Bacia breaks away and moves out of range.
Bacia misses with a left hand
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bacia fails to land.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The cut above Mabuz Bacia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Bacia is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rose dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bacia misses with a wild combination.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Bacia breaks away and moves out of range.
Rose blocks a jab.
Bacia misses with the combination.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacia.
Rose looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
Thomas Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacia connects with a jab.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacia can do to turn this around?
A head kick by Bacia misses
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rose working Bacia over with knees to the body.
Bacia is breathing heavily.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacia breaks from the clinch.
Bacia misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a big right hand! Oh Bacia is in trouble here! Rose follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Rose 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 6 p4p, 13 weight class) and David Oneil (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Madzarov comes to the cage accompanied by UNDER THE BRIDGE. Oneil has chosen Metallica - Spit Out The Bone as his entrance music. David Oneil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Madzarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
And Oneil tries to counter it with a takedown but Madzarov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Madzarov looks to land a left hand but Oneil moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Madzarov misses the target.
Oneil with the counter takedown but Madzarov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil blocks a jab.
Madzarov tries to land a front kick but Oneil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oneil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madzarov - the referee stops the clock and Oneil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madzarov. Oneil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Madzarov misses with a head kick.
Madzarov throws a body kick that misses
and Oneil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Madzarov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Madzarov keeps moving.
Oneil forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov tries to kick Oneil off but Oneil keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oneil seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Madzarov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Oneil!
David Oneil is the new heavyweight champion!
David Oneil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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