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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Binked Cold (ranked 4067 p4p, 25074 weight class) and Randy Rebar (ranked 399 p4p, 474 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Binked Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Rebar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cold cracks Rebar with an open hand slap.
Cold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rebar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cold cracks Rebar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Randy Rebar has been cut.
Rebar tries to clinch up.
Cold lands a nice shot that snaps Rebar's head back.
Cold lands a lovely overhand right.
 Rebar is rocked!
Cold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebar has time to react.
Rebar is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold drops Rebar with a huge uppercut! Rebar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cold is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Binked Cold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Jordan (ranked 4070 p4p, 4872 weight class) and Jimmy John (ranked 442 p4p, 483 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by John.
John slips a jab from Jordan.
Jordan connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from John misses.
John missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
John avoids the body shot from Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from John misses.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John working aggressively here.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
A short right from John on the inside.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
A short left from John.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan wants to break free but John has control.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
John lands with a left to the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jordan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Jordan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from John misses.
Jordan connects with a body shot.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
John takes a jab right on the kisser.
John rushes Jordan and presses him up against the cage.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jimmy John seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
John misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan wants to get back to striking at distance but John won't allow it.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by John.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan blocks a body shot from John.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
John is breathing heavily.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John misses with some punches.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
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!
John tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John blocks an uppercut.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan blocks a body shot from John.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Jordan digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
John misses with a body punch.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands with a left 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!
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Jordan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
John on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan slips under a jab from John.
John misses with a left hand
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ethan Jordan has been cut.
Jordan scores with a jab.
John throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
John moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps John's head backwards.
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!
Jordan throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but John is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jimmy John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but John is controlling him.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John working aggressively here.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
A right hand to the body from John.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from John on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with the head strike.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
John pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ethan Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Jordan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ethan Jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Huerta (ranked 3383 p4p, 5159 weight class) and Weilong Li (ranked 370 p4p, 464 weight class). Huerta's entrance music is Hotel California. A fine choice. Jesus Huerta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weilong Li!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Huerta throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huerta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Huerta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huerta misses the jab.
Huerta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Li looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huerta taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huerta is looking for a kimura here.
Huerta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta prevents Li from improving his position.
Li is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huerta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huerta's back!
Li is trying to stick to Huerta's back but Huerta is turning into Li. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Li's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Huerta.
Li looking to control.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Huerta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Huerta seems to have locked his on tight now - Li screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Huerta, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jesus Huerta!
An out of breath Jesus Huerta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Watson (ranked 1885 p4p, 3130 weight class) and Islam Vagabov (ranked 212 p4p, 331 weight class). Dexter Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dexter Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Vagabov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vagabov.
Watson slips a straight right by Vagabov.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson moves away from the strike by Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vagabov.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vagabov. Vagabov obviously looking to wear him down.
Islam Vagabov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vagabov misses with a body shot.
Vagabov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vagabov.
Vagabov misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Vagabov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vagabov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagabov misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a nice body kick.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vagabov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watson is able to avoid easily.
Vagabov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vagabov.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Vagabov misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Vagabov misses with a body shot.
Vagabov scores with a jab to the head.
Watson defending well as Vagabov loads up on a big left hand.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vagabov works the jab nicely.
Vagabov loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Vagabov and move into the clinch.
Vagabov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vagabov manages to circle out of the way.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vagabov.
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!
Vagabov misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vagabov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vagabov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vagabov.
Vagabov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Watson misses.
Vagabov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov gets tackled into the cage by Watson. Watson maintains the clinch.
Watson lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Vagabov is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vagabov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vagabov lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vagabov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Vagabov is blocking nicely.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
Vagabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vagabov throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vagabov connects with an inside leg kick.
Vagabov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Vagabov scores with a jab to the body.
Vagabov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vagabov with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov misses with a body shot.
As Vagabov tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vagabov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vagabov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Vagabov settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson slips a straight right by Vagabov.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vagabov connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Vagabov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWatson.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vagabov manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Vagabov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Vagabov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Watson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dexter Watson has been cut.
Good shot there by Vagabov.
Vagabov thumps Watson with a low kick.
Vagabov throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vagabov throws a low kick, looking for Watson's leg but Watson calmly moves out of range.
Vagabov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watson prevents Vagabov from breaking the clinch.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Islam Vagabov has been cut.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Vagabov is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vagabov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagabov stalling the fight.
Vagabov is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Vagabov.
Vagabov avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Vagabov scores with a shoulder strike.
Vagabov stalling against the cage.
Vagabov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vagabov is trying to stall.
Vagabov lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vagabov avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Watson takes a shot to the head.
Vagabov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vagabov cracks Watson with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov misses with a leg kick
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vagabov throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vagabov misses with a leg kick.
Watson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vagabov is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vagabov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vagabov misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vagabov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vagabov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWatson.
Vagabov misses with the combination.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Vagabov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vagabov throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vagabov.
Vagabov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Vagabov.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Vagabov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Vagabov and move into the clinch.
Vagabov throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vagabov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vagabov stalling in the clinch but Watson improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Vagabov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vagabov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vagabov.
Watson looking to throw knees to the head but Vagabov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vagabov is stalling here.
Watson misses with a knee strike.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but Vagabov blocks with his arms.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vagabov avoids the damage to the body.
Vagabov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Vagabov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vagabov misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vagabov cracks Watson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vagabov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson slips a jab from Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vagabov manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Vagabov.
Vagabov looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Vagabov misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vagabov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vagabov misses with a wild combination.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vagabov misses.
Watson slips under a jab from Vagabov.
Watson checks the leg kick.
Vagabov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vagabov's head.
Watson moves away from the strike by Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vagabov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson moves out of range as Vagabov throws a body kick.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islam Vagabov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vagabov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Vagabov throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Vagabov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vagabov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vagabov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vagabov looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vagabov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Watson slips under a jab.
Vagabov lands an overhand right.
Vagabov thumps Watson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vagabov throws a leg kick
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Vagabov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Vagabov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vagabov feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down.
Vagabov clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson defending well as Vagabov loads up on a big left hand.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Vagabov and move into the clinch.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vagabov.
Vagabov throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Vagabov backing up. Vagabov nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Vagabov pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vagabov tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick lands for Vagabov.
Islam Vagabov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson slips a jab from Vagabov.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vagabov motions for Watson to come forward. Vagabov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vagabov misses with a leg kick.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Vagabov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vagabov.
Nice body punch from Vagabov.
Vagabov misses with a straight right.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Vagabov.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Watson moves out of range as Vagabov strikes.
Dexter Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vagabov throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Vagabov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vagabov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Vagabov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Gallegos (ranked 2587 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Enrique Stevens (ranked 298 p4p, 265 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrique Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens closes the distance but Gallegos moves to the side
and Gallegos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stevens! Gallegos lets Stevens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stevens is rocked!
It looks like Enrique Stevens has been cut.
Stevens bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gallegos comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Stevens falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Stevens was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooks Gallegos!
Brooks Gallegos made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Dawson (ranked 2290 p4p, 2944 weight class) and Kwame Shikongo (ranked 261 p4p, 316 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Dawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kwame Shikongo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson drives through and clinches with Shikongo against the cage.
Dawson prevents Shikongo from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikongo lands an uppercut.
Shikongo tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a nice body shot.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shikongo controls his hands.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shikongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shikongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson works Shikongo's body with a nice hook.
Shikongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Shikongo is having none of it.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson scores with the left hand. Shikongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shikongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Shikongo. Those never looked like landing.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwame Shikongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shikongo in his tracks.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shikongo lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Shikongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Shikongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shikongo misses with a two punch combination.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shikongo.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shikongo's hands.
Dawson is looking to wear down Shikongo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shikongo throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Shikongo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shikongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson is working Shikongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson won't allow Shikongo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwame Shikongo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Shikongo misses.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shikongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shikongo connects with a looping right hand.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shikongo gets caught napping as Dawson dives in and scores a takedown. Shikongo manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson postures up in Shikongo's guard and throws a big left but Shikongo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shikongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Shikongo's legs - danger averted.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Isiah Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shikongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Shikongo wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shikongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shikongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Shikongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo is trying to control but can't.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Shikongo's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Dawson there.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo gets back to full guard.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikongo swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to work over Shikongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shikongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson working over Shikongo with some ground and pound. Shikongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson is trying to control. Shikongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shikongo can do to turn this around?
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson trying to control but Shikongo is working from the bottom.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shikongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Shikongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Shikongo blocks nicely.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shikongo has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Shikongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Shikongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Shikongo.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson with a jab.
Shikongo slips a jab from Dawson.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Dawson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to control but Shikongo is keeping him busy.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Shikongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shikongo keeps working.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shikongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shikongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Shikongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
Dawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shikongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dawson is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Isiah Dawson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shikongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikongo circles away.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Shikongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shikongo thinking.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shikongo lands a two punch combo.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Shikongo moves away and avoids it.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Shikongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isiah Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikongo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Shikongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shikongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Shikongo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shikongo scores with a three punch combo!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson connects with a body shot.
Shikongo throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Michael Kirby (ranked 2335 p4p, 2388 weight class) and Norman Jalisco (ranked 270 p4p, 280 weight class). Matthew Michael Kirby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Michael Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norman Jalisco!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby misses with a looping right.
Norman Jalisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jalisco.
It looks like Matthew Michael Kirby has been cut.
Jalisco cracks Kirby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jalisco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirby tries to move into range but Jalisco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jalisco eats them both and turns towards Kirby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jalisco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jalisco misses.
Kirby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BOOM! Jalisco lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kirby. Kirby tries to recover but Jalisco is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kirby lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Jalisco!
Norman Jalisco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aydin Parks (ranked 1980 p4p, 2768 weight class) and Eddie Odom (ranked 252 p4p, 331 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aydin Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Odom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks defending well as Odom loads up on a big left hand.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Odom.
Odom scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Odom as Parks shoots in.
Parks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parks goes for a double leg but Odom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Odom continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aydin Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks looking for a takedown.
Odom can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
Parks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Odom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom stuffs the takedown attempt from Parks. Parks gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Odom tries to buck Parks off but Parks is having none of it.
Parks cracks Odom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odom taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks lands a decent elbow from side control.
Parks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Odom down.
It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Parks lands a nice forearm strike.
Odom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parks slips a nice elbow through Odom's hands, connecting with Odom's forehead.
Odom is trying to maintain the position but Parks is very close to passing his half guard.
Parks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Odom has hold of Parks's hands but Parks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parks connects with a nice short shot to Odom's temple.
Parks working over Odom with some ground and pound. Odom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Odom is rocked!
Parks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odom is still in real trouble! Can Parks finish him?
Parks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parks lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Odom! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parks jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aydin Parks!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Chung (ranked 2173 p4p, 2088 weight class) and Immanuel Ali (ranked 219 p4p, 210 weight class). Ramon Chung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Immanuel Ali's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immanuel Ali!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chung, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Chung misses with a body punch.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Chung tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chung.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali digs a right hand into Chung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chung's gas tank.
Chung swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws the left hand but Chung avoids the punch easily.
Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Chung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Chung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chung connects with a superb combination that knocks Ali out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Chung before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Chung!
Ramon Chung made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 1394 p4p, 2185 weight class) and Eduardo Carvalho (ranked 128 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Dover on that attempt.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dover's guard.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Dover is retaining full guard.
Carvalho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dover has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carvalho has managed to get both his arms back between Dover's legs - danger averted.
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover looking to control.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
Dover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvalho is pushing down on Dover's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dover is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
Carvalho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dover is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
Dover is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to advance position but Dover counters by regaining guard.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dover somewhat.
Dover has his takedown stuffed
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Dover ducks under and follows up with a left that Dover also avoids with ease.
Dover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Dover ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.
Dover tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Dover throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho postures up.
Dover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Carvalho 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dover is defended easily by Carvalho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carvalho pinned against the cage. Carvalho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carvalho as he avoids it easily.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Dover is controlling him
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ben Dover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dover is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Dover winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho trying to control the position.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Dover finish him?
Dover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Carvalho quite badly. Carvalho pulls Dover in close trying to recover. Dover postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Carvalho on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Carvalho doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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