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RMMA 1 - Nyambat v Yurchon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Lewson (ranked 4270 p4p, 4820 weight class) and Sergei Volkov (ranked 419 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Lewson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Volkov! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Volkov slips under a jab. Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lewson. Volkov defending well as Lewson loads up on a big left hand. Lewson misses with a hook
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Lewson taking a breather.
Lewson breaks from the clinch.
Lewson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Volkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lewson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lewson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewson takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkov slips a jab from Lewson. Volkov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Lewson scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov slips a jab from Lewson. Lewson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Sergei Volkov has been cut. Lewson loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch. Volkov wants to counter the offense by Lewson and move into the clinch position. Lewson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewson. Volkov wants to counter the offense by Lewson and move into the clinch position. Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewson. Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Lewson pushes him away. Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lewson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lewson manages to break the clinch.
Lewson takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses. Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Lewson pushes him away. Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Lewson. Lewson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lewson drops Volkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Volkov looks back up at him and smiles so Lewson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Volkov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewson takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses. Volkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lewson throws a body shot but no joy. Lewson tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lewson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lewson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lewson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewson. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet. Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but Lewson shakes him off and moves away.
Lewson cracks Volkov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lewson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Volkov to stand back up! Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewson finish him? Lewis Lewson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lewson scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov looks winded! Crack! Lewson connects with the perfect overhand right and Volkov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lewson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Lewson! Lewis Lewson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Sroka (ranked 3896 p4p, 4807 weight class) and Charlie Day (ranked 441 p4p, 488 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm 25 210 0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadeusz Sroka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Day! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sroka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day counters with a one-two to the body. Sroka misses the shot to the body. Sroka misses the shot to the body. Sroka misses with a wild body shot. Day takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Sroka. Day does a little dance to reset his feet. Tadeusz Sroka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sroka lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Sroka clinches up with Day and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Sroka. Sroka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head. Sroka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not. Day looks winded! Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Sroka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sroka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sroka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Sroka.
A right hook to the body lands for Sroka.
Sroka lands a body punch in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Sroka. Nice body punch from Sroka - that landed with a thud.
Sroka pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day is rocked! Sroka cracks Day with a nice body shot. Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Sroka finish him? Sroka lands a big right hand that drops Day! The killer instinct kicks in and Sroka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sroka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadeusz Sroka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeorge St Pierr (ranked 4577 p4p, 3165 weight class) and Atlantis Tovski (ranked 462 p4p, 378 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 cm 25 170 0 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt Good kicks Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeorge St Pierr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Atlantis Tovski! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Tovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. St Pierr scores with a jab to the body. St Pierr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tovski. As Tovski backs away, St Pierr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. St Pierr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tovski is able to avoid easily. St Pierr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside. St Pierr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tovski wants to clinch up but St Pierr keeps it at a distance. St Pierr throwing a counter right hand but Tovski manages to avoid it. Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. St Pierr throws a big counter combination but Tovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tovski checks a low kick from St Pierr. Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. St Pierr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. St Pierr misses with the combination.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Tovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. St Pierr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. St Pierr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. St Pierr throws a nice looking combination but Tovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tovski has St Pierr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tovski throws a punch but it's blocked by St Pierr. Tovski has St Pierr pressed against the cage, preventing St Pierr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tovski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Pierr.
Tovski trying to control the position but instead, St Pierr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tovski into the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tovski tries to clinch up. St Pierr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Pierr scores with a jab. Tovski goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr. A punch combination from St Pierr misses. This has been an exciting period of action! St Pierr misses with a straight right. Tovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A combination from St Pierr does no damage. St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick. St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tovski. That did some damage! St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Tovski tries to work over St Pierr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A bit of stalling here from Tovski.
Tovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierr's elbow. St Pierr blocking some punches.
Tovski misses with a punch to the body.
Tovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Pierr working hard to break the clinch. St Pierr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Pierr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierr breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from St Pierr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off. Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr. Tovski takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge St Pierr 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.
Tovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tovski gets in close and instigates a clinch. St Pierr avoiding damage as Tovski throws knees to the body.
St Pierr is trying to push Tovski away but Tovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Pierr breaks from the clinch.
St Pierr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tovski tries to clinch there but St Pierr circles away.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierr paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by St Pierr. St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Tovski blocks the low kick. Jeorge St Pierr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Tovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off. A combination from St Pierr does no damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
Tovski moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierr is trying to break free. Tovski tries to throw a body punch but St Pierr avoids it by throwing Tovski back against the cage. Tovski misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Tovski to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. St Pierr managing to block the knees to the body from Tovski.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. St Pierr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Pierr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. St Pierr tries to break the clinch but Tovski is controlling the position. Tovski leaning against his opponent.
Tovski misses with a hook from the clinch. Tovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tovski.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tovski trying to stall but St Pierr improves his position.
St Pierr leaning against his opponent.
St Pierr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Pierr. Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing. Tovski tries to clinch there but St Pierr circles away.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Tovski avoids nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for St Pierr.
St Pierr misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tovski dives in for a single leg takedown but St Pierr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It looked like St Pierr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Tovski is breathing heavily. St Pierr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
St Pierr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. St Pierr wants to get back to striking at distance but Tovski won't allow it.
Tovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierr's elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. St Pierr is trying to break the clinch but Tovski has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge St Pierr dominated that second round. That's time! St Pierr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Jeorge St Pierr is winning the standup battle so far. Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing. St Pierr misses with a double jab.
St Pierr throws a leg kick but Tovski checks it. St Pierr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Tovski with the counter takedown but St Pierr avoids it easily. St Pierr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tovski circles away quickly and effectively. Tovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St Pierr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. St Pierr throws a body punch but Tovski moves out of range. St Pierr misses with a hook to the body
and Tovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tovski. St Pierr wants to break the clinch but can't.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tovski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tovski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St Pierr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tovski can turn it around. St Pierr prevents a body shot from Tovski. Tovski working St Pierr over with knees to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Still in the clinch, Tovski scores with a nice short uppercut. Tovski tries to stall but St Pierr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. St Pierr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tovski misses with an elbow over the top. St Pierr avoiding damage as Tovski throws knees to the body.
Tovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tovski avoiding damage.
Tovski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tovski has St Pierr pressed against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tovski tries to throw a body punch but St Pierr avoids it by throwing Tovski back against the cage. Tovski tries to throw a body punch but St Pierr avoids it by throwing Tovski back against the cage. St Pierr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierr breaks from the clinch.
Tovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tovski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. St Pierr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tovski slips a jab and a cross from St Pierr.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St Pierr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. St Pierr throws a chopping leg kick but Tovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tovski tries to clinch there but St Pierr circles away.
St Pierr connects with a jab. Jeorge St Pierr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
Tovski moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off. St Pierr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tovski dodges the punch combination from St Pierr.
St Pierr lands with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing.
Tovski clinches. Atlantis Tovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierr's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeorge St Pierr showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Pierr, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge St Pierr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tea (ranked 3861 p4p, 4610 weight class) and Eduardo Matador (ranked 358 p4p, 392 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Tea! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Matador! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tea throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range. Tea lands a slapping body shot.
Tea moves into range and clinches up with Matador. Matador lands a nice uppercut. Tea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Tea lands on the inside with an uppercut. Matador swings wildly with an uppercut but Tea uses good head movement to avoid it. Matador on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matador backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Matador just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Matador tries to work over Tea's front leg with a kick but Tea checks it. Tea fails in his attempt to clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea closes the distance and clinches. Tea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Matador misses with some punches.
Tea slowing the pace effectively. A short left from Tea. Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Tea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Tea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tea lands a shoulder strike. Tea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matador backwards. Tea is leaning against Matador and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matador.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tea has Matador pressed against the cage.
Tea slows down the pace here.
Matador misses with the head strike.
Tea is struggling to control the position. Tea lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matador jumps guard but Tea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short uppercut from Tea.
Matador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Matador ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tea moves away. Tea fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Matador to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Matador looks to clinch but Tea throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Matador taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyler Tea! Our winner, Tyler Tea, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Volkov (ranked 3883 p4p, 3945 weight class) and Lorenzo Barella (ranked 438 p4p, 443 weight class). Lorenzo Barella is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexei Volkov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Barella! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Barella has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Royal Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Volkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barella doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Volkov.
Volkov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barella defend it? Volkov steps over the head and cranks it - Barella is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Volkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Volkov! Our winner, Alexei Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan (ranked 3840 p4p, 4677 weight class) and Dimitry Ankalaev (ranked 417 p4p, 467 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Juan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitry Ankalaev! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juan blocks a head kick by Ankalaev.
Juan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ankalaev is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Ankalaev is holding on for dear life with his legs. Juan blocks the strikes from Ankalaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ankalaev is looking to improve his position.
Ankalaev trying to control here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Juan is looking to advance position but Ankalaev won't allow it. Ankalaev wants to control but Juan is keeping busy.
Ankalaev is looking to escape.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Juan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Juan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Juan backs off Ankalaev throws a huge counter combo but Juan manages to avoid it all.
Ankalaev moves into the clinch. Juan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ankalaev is defending well for now. Ankalaev tries to break the clinch but Juan is controlling the position. Ankalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juan.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ankalaev tries to pull guard but Juan won't allow it.
Juan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ankalaev is keeping busy. Ankalaev tries a body shot but Juan blocks it.
Ankalaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juan avoids it. Ankalaev tries to break free but Juan pushes him back against the cage. Ankalaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juan has him pressed against the cage. Juan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ankalaev managing to block the knees to the body from Juan.
Ankalaev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Juan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ankalaev looks to land a combination but Juan avoids it well. Ankalaev throws a sloppy head kick and Juan moves out of range easily.
Ankalaev gets a takedown into half guard. Ankalaev prevents Juan from standing back up.
Juan is breathing heavily. Ankalaev wants to stand but Juan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Ankalaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Juan landing rabbit punches to the side of Ankalaev's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Ankalaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juan defends it well. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Juan scores with a few weak punches.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ankalaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Juan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Juan closes the distance and clinches up with Ankalaev, looking for a takedown. Juan pushes Ankalaev against the cage but Ankalaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ankalaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown 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! Ankalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ankalaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juan has managed to free his arm - good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitry Ankalaev will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ankalaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ankalaev drives through with a takedown into Juan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Ankalaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ankalaev postures up in Juan's guard and throws a big left but Juan blocks it.
Ankalaev stands up from Juan's guard - Ankalaev perhaps looking for a knockout. Juan tries to clinch but Ankalaev is having none of it. Ankalaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankalaev gets in close and instigates a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ankalaev wants to break free but Juan has control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankalaev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Juan kicks off Ankalaev and gets to his feet. Ankalaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ankalaev has closed the distance and engaged Juan in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ankalaev's brow. Juan wants to stall.
Ankalaev decides to pull guard. Juan controlling from the top position. Ankalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Juan stopping the sweep attempt from Ankalaev. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ankalaev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ankalaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Don Juan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ankalaev controls Juan momentarily but Juan frees himself.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ankalaev clinches up with Juan and pushes him back against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juan. Juan avoiding damage as Ankalaev throws knees to the body.
Juan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ankalaev.
Ankalaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ankalaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juan walks away with a smile on his face. Ankalaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ankalaev fails with a takedown attempt. Juan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ankalaev. Don Juan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitry Ankalaev.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Juan is looking to clinch but Ankalaev is avoiding it.
Juan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ankalaev is fending him off so far but Juan persists. Nope, Ankalaev circles away and we're back to standing. Ankalaev dives in and grabs Juan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juan pushes down on Ankalaev's head and hops out. Ankalaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juan tries to keep at a distance but Ankalaev has taken the fight into the clinch. Juan is defending well against a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Juan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ankalaev is keeping busy.
Ankalaev tightens his grip and picks Juan up, before dumping him to the ground. Juan manages to land in guard.
Juan kicks Ankalaev off and gets to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimitry Ankalaev will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Juan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ankalaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Ankalaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Juan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ankalaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juan is defending well for now. Ankalaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Juan. Juan looking to throw knees to the head but Ankalaev is blocking nicely.
Ankalaev tries to pull guard but Juan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Juan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Juan trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ankalaev blocks it with crossed arms. Juan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Juan missing with knees to the body.
Ankalaev jumps guard but Juan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Don Juan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitry Ankalaev.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ankalaev dodges an elbow strike from Juan.
Ankalaev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ankalaev fails to pull guard.
Ankalaev avoids the elbow strike from Juan, against the cage.
Ankalaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Juan regains guard.
Juan wriggles free and stands up. Ankalaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juan.
Ankalaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Ankalaev tries to break the clinch but Juan is controlling the position. Ankalaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Juan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ankalaev is looking for a takedown. With the fighters up against the cage, Juan throws an elbow but misses. Ankalaev wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Juan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ankalaev avoids it. Juan prevents the takedown attempt.
Juan throws an elbow that misses.
Juan tries to land a knee to the head but Ankalaev blocks with his arms.
Ankalaev misses with a hook from the clinch. Juan avoiding damage as Ankalaev throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ankalaev's brow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ankalaev managing to block the knees to the body from Juan.
Ankalaev wants a takedown.
Ankalaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juan walks away with a smile on his face. Ankalaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ankalaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Ankalaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Ankalaev pushes Juan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Juan tries to clinch but Ankalaev moves out of range. Juan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ankalaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juan clinches up against the cage. Juan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ankalaev is defending well for now. Juan missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Juan misses with the head strike.
Ankalaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ankalaev jumps guard and drags Juan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Juan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ankalaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Juan pulls Ankalaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Ankalaev from doing any damage or advancing position. Juan keeping moving, preventing Ankalaev from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Juan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ankalaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitry Ankalaev! The defeated Don Juan had this to say: 'Thank you guys. Next time i break his arm!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Webel (ranked 3920 p4p, 3900 weight class) and Gracjan Muszkowski (ranked 263 p4p, 261 weight class). Gracjan Muszkowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Webel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gracjan Muszkowski! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muszkowski misses with a right hand
and Webel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Muszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muszkowski scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Muszkowski fails to land. Webel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Webel is trying to pull guard but Muszkowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Webel is trying to pull guard but Muszkowski has him pressed against the cage. Muszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Webel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muszkowski. Webel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muszkowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Webel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Muszkowski lands with a left to the head. Webel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muszkowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muszkowski keeps control of Webel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Muszkowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Muszkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Webel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muszkowski. Muszkowski scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Webel tries for a takedown. No joy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Muszkowski lands a right hand. Muszkowski lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Muszkowski fails to land. A short right from Muszkowski. Muszkowski gets through Webel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Muszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Webel is breathing heavily. Muszkowski lands a hook to the side of the head. Webel takes a shot to the head. A short left from Muszkowski. Webel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muszkowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muszkowski cracks Webel with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Webel tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Muszkowski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Webel is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracjan Muszkowski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kixx (ranked 3662 p4p, 4233 weight class) and Pierre Le Pain (ranked 234 p4p, 270 weight class). Kai Kixx 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Kixx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Le Pain! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kixx throws a head kick but Le Pain moves out of range.
Le Pain wants to counter the offense by Kixx and move into the clinch position. Le Pain blocks a head kick by Kixx.
Le Pain should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Kixx slips under a jab from Le Pain. Kixx misses with a head kick.
Le Pain avoids a kick to the body.
Kixx throws a lazy head kick
and Le Pain moves into the clinch. Kixx can't find room to land a body shot as Le Pain controls the action.
Kixx wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kixx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Le Pain has eaten all the pies! Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kixx looking to slow down the pace here. Kixx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le Pain just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kixx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Le Pain prevents Kixx from breaking the clinch. Le Pain is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kixx tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Kixx drops back down to his feet.
Kixx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kixx tries to stall but Le Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kixx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kixx jumps guard but Le Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kixx blocks the elbow strike.
Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off. Kixx tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Kixx drops back down to his feet.
Kixx is trying to force a seperation but Le Pain has the dominant position. Kixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kixx taking a breather. Kixx blocks an elbow strike. Kixx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Pain after a bit of a struggle. Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kixx tries for a takedown. No joy.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kixx can't break the clinch.
Kixx stalling in the clinch but Le Pain improves position. Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kixx takes an elbow to the forehead. Kixx avoids the elbow strike from Le Pain, against the cage.
Kixx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le Pain gets underhooks to prevent Kixx's takedown attempt.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Pain after a bit of a struggle. Le Pain prevents Kixx from breaking the clinch. Kixx jumps guard but Le Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kixx throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Pain. Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kixx just misses with a elbow thrown towards Le Pain's brow. Kixx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le Pain just stands there and leans against the cage. Kixx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Le Pain lands an elbow that stopped Kixx in his tracks for a moment. Kixx wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Pain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kixx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Le Pain lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kixx takes an elbow to the forehead. Kixx blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Le Pain misses with a looping right.
Le Pain clinches up with Kixx and pushes him back against the cage. Kixx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kixx blocks an elbow strike. Kixx trying to control the position but instead, Le Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kixx into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Le Pain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx stalling in the clinch but Le Pain improves position. Le Pain throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Le Pain. Kixx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kixx is trying to force a seperation but Le Pain has the dominant position. Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kixx avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Pain. Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Le Pain misses with an elbow strike.
Pierre Le Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kixx wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Pain won't allow it.
Le Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses. Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Le Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Le Pain throws an elbow that misses.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx blocks the elbow strike.
Kixx jumps guard but Le Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kixx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Pain lands an elbow that stopped Kixx in his tracks for a moment. Le Pain prevents the takedown attempt.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top. Kixx tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Kixx drops back down to his feet.
Kixx is trying to break free. Kixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kixx with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Le Pain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kixx.
Le Pain lands an elbow that stopped Kixx in his tracks for a moment. Kixx takes an elbow to the temple. Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Le Pain lands a nice elbow. Kixx has had enough of the clinch but Le Pain keeps him there for the moment. Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kixx throws a sloppy head kick
and Le Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Kixx misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Le Pain throws an elbow but misses. Le Pain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Le Pain lands a nice elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kixx trying to control the position but instead, Le Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kixx into the cage. Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kixx tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Pain avoids the damage to the body. Kixx throws a head punch that misses. Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top. Le Pain stops a takedown attempt from Kixx.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kixx working hard to break the clinch. Kixx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Le Pain is defending well for now. Nice elbow from Le Pain.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kixx is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage. Kixx takes an elbow to the temple. Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off.
It looks like Kai Kixx has been cut. Kixx fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kixx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice elbow from Le Pain. Kixx blocks an elbow strike. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kixx's brow. Kixx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Pain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kixx wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Pain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kixx's brow. Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Le Pain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kixx's defenses. Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off. Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Le Pain lands an elbow inside. Kixx takes an elbow to the temple. A nice glancing elbow lands by Le Pain. Kixx takes an elbow to the forehead. Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kixx avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Pain. Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kixx fails to pull guard.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Kixx can't break the clinch.
Le Pain lands an elbow just above Kixx 's eye. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kai Kixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Le Pain lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre Le Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Le Pain 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Le Pain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gambaatar Nyambat (ranked 3054 p4p, 3347 weight class) and Syed Yurchon (ranked 368 p4p, 390 weight class). Nyambat comes to the cage accompanied by The Hu - Wolf Totem. Yurchon has chosen Dynamite as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gambaatar Nyambat! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Syed Yurchon! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Nyambat moves away and avoids it. Nyambat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Decent striking displayed by Yurchon there. Nyambat staying out of range there. Nyambat appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Yurchon connects with a jab. Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nyambat slips under a jab. Yurchon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yurchon throws a hook to the side of Nyambat's head but Nyambat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yurchon scores with a jab to the body. Yurchon throws a shot from downtown. Nyambat moves away and avoids it. Yurchon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nyambat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yurchon throws out a loose jab but Nyambat uses good head movement to avoid it. Yurchon misses with a looping right.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yurchon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yurchon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A jab from Yurchon does it's job there. Yurchon misses with a straight left. Yurchon throws a looping overhand right but Nyambat ducks down to avoid it. Nyambat walks into a jab. Yurchon misses with a hook. Nyambat ducked under it nicely. Yurchon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nyambat. Nyambat tries to counter with a takedown but Yurchon is quick to defend against it. Yurchon misses with a right hand
so Nyambat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Nyambat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Yurchon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nyambat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nyambat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nyambat trying to control but Yurchon is working from the bottom. Nyambat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyambat drops back looking for a leg! Yurchon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurchon manages to kick Nyambat off! Nyambat jumps back into Yurchon's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyambat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yurchon keeping full guard, as Nyambat tries to pass. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nyambat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nyambat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nyambat postures up in Yurchon's guard and throws a big left but Yurchon blocks it. Yurchon keeping moving, preventing Nyambat from controlling successfully. Nyambat throws a big elbow that misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nyambat lands a couple of elbows.
Nyambat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nyambat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nyambat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yurchon keeping moving, preventing Nyambat from controlling successfully. Nyambat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yurchon wants to stand and escape but Nyambat is having none of it. Nyambat slips nicely into half guard.
Nyambat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yurchon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nyambat has cracked it and Yurchon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nyambat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gambaatar Nyambat! Gambaatar Nyambat is the new light heavyweight champion! In his post fight interview, Gambaatar Nyambat gave a big smile as he said 'Get used to me. I rule division like Genghis Khan for long time. баярлалаа!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georger Jenkins (ranked 2411 p4p, 3899 weight class) and Jacek Tyburski (ranked 200 p4p, 302 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georger Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacek Tyburski! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyburski moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins. Tyburski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tyburski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyburski scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins tries to circle away but Tyburski has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins pulls Tyburski into guard.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyburski's guard.
Tyburski 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.
Jenkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! Tyburski connects with a crisp jab. Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Tyburski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Georger Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyburski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. Tyburski lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Tyburski.
Jenkins is breathing heavily. Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tyburski scores with a shoulder strike. Jenkins jumps guard but Tyburski stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tyburski scores with a shoulder strike. Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Tyburski keeps him there for the moment. A short left from Tyburski. Tyburski digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank. Tyburski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. Tyburski lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins is rocked! Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jenkins blocking some punches.
Tyburski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyburski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyburski misses with a short punch on the inside. Tyburski working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tyburski fails to land. Tyburski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyburski misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyburski working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyburski. Tyburski throws a head punch that misses. Tyburski misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyburski misses with some punches.
Tyburski swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Tyburski working aggressively here.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Tyburski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tyburski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tyburski fails to land. Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyburski throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. Jenkins blocking some punches.
Tyburski misses with a short punch on the inside. Tyburski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyburski throws a head punch that misses. Tyburski has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Tyburski misses with some punches.
Tyburski working aggressively here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyburski misses with the head strike.
Tyburski misses with a hook from the clinch. Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Tyburski is controlling him. Tyburski misses with some punches.
Tyburski misses with a hook from the clinch. Tyburski working aggressively here.
Tyburski has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyburski. Tyburski misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Tyburski fails to land. Tyburski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyburski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Tyburski fails to land. Tyburski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyburski throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins. Tyburski has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now. A body shot lands from Tyburski.
Tyburski lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Tyburski. A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tyburski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Tyburski scores with a nice short uppercut. Tyburski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tyburski throws a big uppercut that drops Jenkins! More strikes from Tyburski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jenkins lies dazed against the cage as Tyburski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Tyburski!
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