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SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Hug (ranked 722 p4p, 1230 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 65 p4p, 114 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Hug misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Hug.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Hug avoids it easily.
Widforss lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Widforss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Widforss. Those never looked like landing.
Widforss moves forwards but Hug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Widforss misses.
Widforss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hug keeping control of the position.
Hug is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hug slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Widforss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Widforss drops back looking for a leg! Hug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hug manages to kick Widforss off! Widforss jumps back into Hug's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widforss's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.
Hug wanted to stand there but Widforss had control of the position.
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hug continues to stall.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hug is looking to stand up but Widforss won't let him.
Widforss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hug defends it easily.
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hug showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hug doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hug manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widforss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hug swivels and escapes.
Hug lets loose with a powerful body kick. Widforss will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Widforss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Widforss checks a low kick from Hug.
Hug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Widforss is out of range and Hug settles back down.
Hug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hug stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hug at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Hug.
Widforss cracks Hug with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widforss misses with a few strikes there.
Hug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hug tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
Hug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Widforss avoids the body shot from Hug.
Widforss misses with a combination
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Widforss walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hug.
Widforss goes for a double leg but Hug avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hug continues to drive forward.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Widforss.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Widforss.
Hug lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Hug lands with a shot to the body.
Hug feints and then cracks Widforss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Widforss down.
Widforss takes one to the side of the head.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Widforss is out of range.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss misses with the combination.
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Hug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Widforss catches Hug right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hug throws a leg kick but Widforss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hug connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hug throws the kick towards the body but Widforss avoids it.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Hug takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hug defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Hug into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hug lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Widforss misses with a hook
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Widforss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Widforss.
Hug looks to land a body kick but Widforss moved away.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hug is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Hug is working away.
Hug makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hug.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Widforss has gone for a leg lock! Hug slips out almost immediately though and dives into Widforss's guard.
Widforss is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hug throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Widforss's body to avoid the submission. Widforss has instead reached around Hug's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Widforss arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Squirrel Sports Nutrition đżïž, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau (ranked 514 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Andy Kopecki (ranked 67 p4p, 135 weight class). Andy Kopecki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau's chin.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kopecki!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BĂ©liveau lands a nice shot to the body.
BĂ©liveau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like Andy Kopecki has been cut.
BĂ©liveau misses with a wild body shot.
BĂ©liveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.
BĂ©liveau throws out a loose jab but Kopecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
BĂ©liveau misses with a looping right.
BĂ©liveau lands a nice looking body kick.
BĂ©liveau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
BĂ©liveau thuds his shin into the meat of Kopecki's side.
Andy Kopecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopecki misses with a straight left.
BĂ©liveau avoids the body shot from Kopecki.
Kopecki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
BĂ©liveau looks to land a right hand but Kopecki moved out of range.
Kopecki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
BĂ©liveau digs a good body shot into Kopecki's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BĂ©liveau lands with a straight right. Kopecki didn't see that one coming.
Kopecki cracks BĂ©liveau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BĂ©liveau misses with a wild body shot.
Kopecki misses with a straight left.
BĂ©liveau throws a chopping leg kick but Kopecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
BĂ©liveau blocks a jab.
BĂ©liveau throws a lazy uppercut
and Kopecki counters with a left and a right that stings BĂ©liveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopecki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kopecki with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kopecki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BĂ©liveau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BĂ©liveau defending well as Kopecki loads up on a big left hand.
BĂ©liveau throwing a counter right hand but Kopecki manages to avoid it.
BĂ©liveau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kopecki.
BĂ©liveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kopecki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kopecki misses with an uppercut.
BĂ©liveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kopecki connects with a body shot that sends BĂ©liveau's belly button to the back.
Kopecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BĂ©liveau.
Kopecki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopecki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BĂ©liveau scores with a jab to the head.
Kopecki swings widly with a right hand
and BĂ©liveau counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kopecki swings widly with a right hand
and BĂ©liveau counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopecki takes one on the button.
Kopecki connects with a solid leg kick.
BĂ©liveau misses with a hook. Kopecki ducked under it nicely.
Kopecki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BĂ©liveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BĂ©liveau misses with a hook.
Kopecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BĂ©liveau throws out the jab.
BĂ©liveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kopecki.
Kopecki moves out of range of the body kick from BĂ©liveau.
Kopecki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kopecki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopecki misses with the combination.
BĂ©liveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
BĂ©liveau checks a low kick from Kopecki.
A low kick from Kopecki is predictable there
and BĂ©liveau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kopecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kopecki throws a body punch but BĂ©liveau moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopecki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BĂ©liveau counters with a nice leg kick.
BĂ©liveau throws a push kick but Kopecki slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Kopecki misses.
Kopecki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BĂ©liveau checks it well.
A big left from BĂ©liveau misses.
Kopecki lands the left hand.
BĂ©liveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.
BĂ©liveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopecki was well out of range. Poor timing from BĂ©liveau.
A low kick from Kopecki misses
and BĂ©liveau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kopecki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BĂ©liveau.
BĂ©liveau throws a body punch but Kopecki moves out of range.
BĂ©liveau throws a looping overhand right but Kopecki ducks down to avoid it.
Kopecki throws a low kick, looking for BĂ©liveau's leg but BĂ©liveau calmly moves out of range.
Kopecki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
BĂ©liveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for BĂ©liveau.
Kopecki slips under a jab from BĂ©liveau.
BĂ©liveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopecki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BĂ©liveau misses with a hook
and Kopecki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BĂ©liveau staying out of range there.
BĂ©liveau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BĂ©liveau with a nice cross.
BĂ©liveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BĂ©liveau throws a nice inside leg kick.
BĂ©liveau cracks Kopecki with an open hand slap.
Kopecki misses with a straight right.
BĂ©liveau throws a counter high kick but Kopecki was just alert enough to avoid it.
BĂ©liveau checks a leg kick.
BĂ©liveau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kopecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses BĂ©liveau's sensitive parts.
Kopecki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BĂ©liveau.
BĂ©liveau checks a low kick from Kopecki.
Kopecki swings widly with a right hand
and BĂ©liveau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopecki jabs at BĂ©liveau's body.
BĂ©liveau lands a head shot.
Kopecki looks to land a left hand but BĂ©liveau moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Kopecki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kopecki.
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 LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Kopecki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
BĂ©liveau misses with a left hand
and Kopecki counters with a slapping leg kick.
BĂ©liveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Kopecki scores with a sloppy right hand. BĂ©liveau should have avoided that one.
Kopecki misses with a few strikes there.
BĂ©liveau thuds a left hand into Kopecki's body.
BĂ©liveau digs a good hook to Kopecki's body.
BĂ©liveau connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from BĂ©liveau finds it's way through Kopecki's defenses.
 Kopecki is rocked!
LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopecki throws a series of punches but BĂ©liveau avoids them all with ease.
Kopecki is still on wobbly legs! Can BĂ©liveau finish him?
Kopecki switches off momentarily and BĂ©liveau cracks him with a monster right hand! Kopecki topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as BĂ©liveau dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by BĂ©liveau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau!
After winning the bout, LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 901 p4p, 745 weight class) and Rubber Turtle (ranked 122 p4p, 100 weight class). Falandas comes into the arena with Feed the Machine blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubber Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falandas moves out of range of the leg kick from Turtle.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Turtle and move into the clinch.
Turtle lands a nice shot that snaps Falandas's head back.
Turtle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falandas manages to pull guard.
Turtle stopping the sweep attempt from Falandas.
Turtle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Falandas manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle is controlling the pace.
Falandas is looking for a sweep. Turtle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Turtle seems content to control.
Falandas is looking for a sweep. Turtle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falandas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turtle pulls his head out easily.
Falandas actively working from the bottom here.
Falandas is looking to improve his position.
Turtle controlling the action here.
Turtle moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falandas is trying to work for a sweep but Turtle has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Turtle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Falandas doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas is in bad spot here.
Falandas is working hard here to advance position.
Turtle controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Falandas's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turtle has the hooks in. Falandas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falandas moves out of range of the body kick from Turtle.
Falandas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turtle throws the kick towards the body but Falandas avoids it.
Turtle checks a low kick from Falandas.
Falandas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Turtle misses.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Falandas moves out of range as Turtle throws a body kick.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Turtle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turtle tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turtle throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas throws a sloppy body shot
and Falandas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turtle scores with a sloppy right hand. Falandas should have avoided that one.
Rubber Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falandas connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas tries to work over Turtle's front leg with a kick but Turtle checks it.
Turtle swats away the attempt to clinch by Falandas.
Turtle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falandas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turtle throws out the jab.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Falandas. Beautiful body shot.
Rubber Turtle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turtle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turtle clinches up with Falandas and pushes him back against the cage.
Turtle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas lands a knee to the head.
Falandas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Turtle.
Turtle misses with a knee strike.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Turtle.
Turtle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle presses Falandas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falandas scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turtle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtle landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turtle.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turtle obliges.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turtle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Turtle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Turtle.
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falandas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turtle.
Turtle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turtle tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turtle managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Turtle avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
Rubber Turtle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turtle looking to throw knees to the head but Falandas is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Turtle.
Falandas jumps guard.
Falandas is looking for a triangle but Turtle pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Turtle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turtle advances position into side control!
Falandas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubber Turtle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Turtle avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Falandas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Turtle missing with knees to the body.
Turtle looking to throw knees to the head but Falandas is blocking nicely.
Turtle trying to control the position but instead, Falandas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turtle into the cage.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turtle avoids it.
Falandas lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle has Falandas pressed against the cage.
Falandas missing with knees to the body.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turtle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Turtle controls the action.
Turtle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Falandas's face.
Falandas cracks Turtle with a nice body shot.
Falandas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turtle passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turtle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Falandas with the active half guard here but Turtle passes nicely into side control.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle trying to control the position but Falandas is working away.
Falandas is looking for a sweep.
Turtle gets to mount! Falandas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turtle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turtle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Falandas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rubber Turtle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Falandas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Turtle is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Falandas can't escape the position.
Turtle content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falandas working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turtle tries to control but Falandas wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rubber Turtle.
Well Turtle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubber Turtle!
A victorious Rubber Turtle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexus Argento (ranked 1043 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 135 p4p, 128 weight class). Dispatch Regulator has chosen A Doon Hicky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chronian Dispatch Regulator 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argento blocks a low kick nicely.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Argento postures up.
Dispatch Regulator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Argento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dispatch Regulator defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a sweep. Argento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Argento.
Argento prevents Dispatch Regulator from improving his position.
Argento is pressing down on Dispatch Regulator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dispatch Regulator is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argento with the ground and pound but Dispatch Regulator uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Argento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Argento cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Argento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dispatch Regulator is keeping the position for now.
Dispatch Regulator 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.
Dispatch Regulator has his hands on Argento's head, controlling the position.
Argento tries to free his leg and advance position but Dispatch Regulator is retaining full guard.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!
Argento preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Dispatch Regulator slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Argento avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dispatch Regulator.
Argento dodges the ground and pound from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take a breather but Argento manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dispatch Regulator.
Argento keeping moving, preventing Dispatch Regulator from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispatch Regulator throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Argento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dispatch Regulator passes Argento's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dispatch Regulator perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dispatch Regulator is stalling here. Argento is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dispatch Regulator seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Argento has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dispatch Regulator avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Argento.
Argento lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argento working the head with strikes.
Dispatch Regulator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Argento off and has taken his back!
Argento tries to roll but Dispatch Regulator sticks to his back.
Dispatch Regulator missing with strikes.
Argento prevents Dispatch Regulator from getting a body triangle.
Dispatch Regulator punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dispatch Regulator missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Argento prevents Dispatch Regulator from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Argento's chin but Argento turns very nicely into Dispatch Regulator's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Argento.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook. Argento ducked under it nicely.
Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big right hand but Argento slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Argento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator sprawls and moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the side of Argento's head but Argento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Argento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dispatch Regulator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dispatch Regulator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dispatch Regulator won't be happy with that.
Argento misses with the ground and pound.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator manages to get back to half guard.
Argento misses with a head shot. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to regain guard.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Dispatch Regulator blocks nicely.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
Argento in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento wants to pass the guard but Dispatch Regulator is keeping the position.
Argento postures up in Dispatch Regulator's guard and throws a big left but Dispatch Regulator blocks it.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dispatch Regulator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento landing some decent shots from guard.
Argento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Dispatch Regulator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Dispatch Regulator!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Argento defending well though.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a strike but Argento avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dispatch Regulator accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dispatch Regulator wants to pass the guard but Argento is keeping the position.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow that misses. Argento uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dispatch Regulator's guard. Nice move by Argento!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Argento looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target.
Dispatch Regulator throws the left hand but Argento avoids the punch easily.
Argento attempts a counter takedown but Dispatch Regulator avoids it well and moves away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with the combination.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento dodges the punch combination from Dispatch Regulator.
Argento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a leg kick
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Dispatch Regulator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position.
Argento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Argento is looking to work some ground and pound but Dispatch Regulator has wrist control.
Argento cracks Dispatch Regulator with a solid left hand.
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Argento's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argento won't allow Dispatch Regulator to get back to his feet.
Dispatch Regulator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Argento manages to get himself to full guard.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control the position from guard on top but Argento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dispatch Regulator has passed into half guard!
Dispatch Regulator tries to pass to full mount but Argento defends it.
Dispatch Regulator missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dispatch Regulator not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Argento is staying active underneath Dispatch Regulator, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dispatch Regulator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Argento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots but Argento is blocking nicely.
Dispatch Regulator throwing shots but Argento is blocking nicely.
Argento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dispatch Regulator.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dispatch Regulator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento feinted with a counter takedown.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Argento with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dispatch Regulator to score with a decent uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a right hand that misses
and Argento counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dispatch Regulator won't be happy with that.
Dispatch Regulator manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dispatch Regulator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Argento.
Argento throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Argento working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dispatch Regulator's thigh. Dispatch Regulator counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Argento throws a strike but Dispatch Regulator rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dispatch Regulator throws an elbow that misses. Argento uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dispatch Regulator's guard. Nice move by Argento!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chronian Dispatch Regulator.
I think Argento has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 723 p4p, 777 weight class) and Hobo Garrincha (ranked 62 p4p, 69 weight class). Garrincha has chosen ĐĐŸĐ»ĐŸĐŽŃĐ” ĐČĐ”ŃŃĐ° as his entrance music. Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Garrincha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrincha.
Garrincha digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym To Nica in the buildup to the fight.
Garrincha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Garrincha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Akhtankhanov.
A little jabbing left from Garrincha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice strike.
Garrincha jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Garrincha lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrincha misses the target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov tries to move into range but Garrincha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Garrincha finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Garrincha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrincha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akhtankhanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Garrincha counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrincha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garrincha.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garrincha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garrincha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Garrincha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garrincha drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov catches Garrincha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garrincha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akhtankhanov's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrincha! But no joy.
Garrincha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garrincha connects with the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Garrincha with a jab.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Garrincha.
Garrincha lands with a good body shot.
Garrincha scores with a decent looking hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Garrincha counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
It seemed like Garrincha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Garrincha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Garrincha ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Garrincha.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
and Garrincha counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Garrincha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrincha.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
 Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Garrincha cracks Akhtankhanov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Akhtankhanov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Garrincha pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Akhtankhanov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hobo Garrincha!
Hobo Garrincha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Rojas (ranked 950 p4p, 667 weight class) and Djordje Stankovic (ranked 115 p4p, 84 weight class). Stankovic has chosen Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stankovic's hands.
Rojas throws a front kick aimed at Stankovic's knee but Stankovic avoids it well.
Stankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stankovic 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.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rojas.
Stankovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Stankovic blocks the body kick.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Jab, jab by Stankovic - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a leg kick but Stankovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stankovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas throws a lazy body kick
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Stankovic catches Rojas right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Stankovic moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stankovic throws a hook but Rojas blocks it.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Stankovic in a clinch.
Stankovic is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stankovic.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Stankovic lands an uppercut.
Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas is working Stankovic over against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas blocking some punches.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stankovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stankovic lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Stankovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rojas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stankovic can turn it around.
Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic.
Stankovic working aggressively here.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Rojas gets an underhook and turns Stankovic into the cage.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic wants to break free but Rojas has control.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike.
Stankovic is rocked!
Stankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas is looking for a counter combo.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Stankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Stankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankovic.
Stankovic avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Stankovic thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Stankovic punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
Stankovic scores with a punch to the head.
Rojas punishes Stankovic's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Stankovic avoided it.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Stankovic's legs.
Stankovic cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stankovic just manages to avoid it.
Stankovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas slips a jab from Stankovic.
Rojas tries to work over Stankovic's front leg with a kick but Stankovic checks it.
Rojas with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stankovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Stankovic swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Stankovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.
Stankovic scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic checks a leg kick.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Stankovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stankovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Stankovic's shoulder, as Stankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Stankovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stankovic on the inside.
Stankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan Rojas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankovic lands an uppercut.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Rojas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Stankovic.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas pushes Stankovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic'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.
Rojas lands with a short shot to the head.
Stankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Stankovic moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Stankovic.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stankovic.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Rojas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stankovic.
Rojas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stankovic just manages to avoid it.
Rojas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stankovic checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws a front kick aimed at Stankovic's knee but Stankovic avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Stankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stankovic misses with a hook.
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Stankovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas wants to slow Stankovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Rojas scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Stankovic misses.
Rojas tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stankovic connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas throws a low kick but Stankovic avoids it.
Rojas cracks Stankovic with a good jab.
Rojas with a nice cross.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas with a nice calf kick.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stankovic misses the shot to the body.
Stankovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rojas back to the cage. Stankovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Stankovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Stankovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic misses the body punch
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stankovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Stankovic.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Stankovic avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Rojas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivan Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Stankovic moved away.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rojas darts in and clinches Stankovic up against the cage.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Djordje Stankovic.
I think Rojas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Rojas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Larsen (ranked 439 p4p, 718 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 54 p4p, 78 weight class). Orsic has chosen KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsen. That's going to slow Orsic down.
Larsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
Larsen is looking to counter punch.
Larsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Larsen scores with a body shot.
Orsic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orsic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Larsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsic wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Larsen dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orsic somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Donk. Larsen catches Orsic right on the button with a cross.
Orsic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orsic avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Orsic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larsen to the mat! Larsen manages to get full guard.
Orsic throws a strike but Larsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orsic working a defensive guard but Larsen passes into half guard.
Orsic wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy.
Orsic is trying to control but Larsen passes into side control!
Orsic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larsen's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsic wants to get back to full guard but Larsen has passed into side control.
Larsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Larsen taking a breather here.
Orsic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic struggling a bit here.
Larsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic wants to control but Larsen postures up.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Larsen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orsic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orsic regains half guard.
Orsic wants to improve his position but Larsen is controlling well.
Larsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Larsen is thwarting Orsic's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larsen content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orsic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larsen - the referee stops the clock and Orsic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. Orsic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Larsen throws a right and a left that Orsic avoids nicely.
Larsen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larsen throws a shot to the body.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsic.
Larsen scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsen lands with an overhand left.
Larsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orsic backs up against the cage.
Orsic lands a really nice looking cross but Larsen seems unphased.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Larsen lands a jab to the head.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.
Larsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Larsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Larsen tenderised Orsic's leg. Orsic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larsen's half guard.
Orsic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Orsic is trying to control. Larsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orsic moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Orsic.
Orsic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Larsen is defending well.
Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Larsen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to buck Orsic off but Orsic is having none of it.
Orsic tries for a kimura but Larsen is defending well.
Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen regains half guard, as Orsic was trying to land strikes.
Larsen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orsic is looking for a kimura but Larsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage.
Orsic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orsic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle
. Ooooh, that looks tight
Larsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larsen and Orsic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ground and pound from Orsic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Larsen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsic.
An elbow from Orsic crashes against the mat.
Orsic is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Larsen is trying to escape and Orsic transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Larsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Orsic! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic!
Mate Orsic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zark Muckerberg (ranked 159 p4p, 421 weight class) and Daniel Belyaev (ranked 7 p4p, 11 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zark Muckerberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Belyaev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muckerberg.
Belyaev is looking to regain half guard here but Muckerberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Belyaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Muckerberg prevents Belyaev from improving his position.
Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Belyaev defends it.
Belyaev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muckerberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belyaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belyaev missing with punches from the bottom.
Muckerberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belyaev defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Belyaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muckerberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muckerberg's back!
Muckerberg tries to escape the position.
Belyaev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Muckerberg.
Muckerberg breaks Belyaev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Muckerberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belyaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belyaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muckerberg looking to pass the guard.
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muckerberg is one step ahead there.
Muckerberg forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belyaev!
Muckerberg wants to take his opponent's back but Belyaev doesn't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belyaev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Belyaev gets full guard.
Muckerberg preventing the sweep.
Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muckerberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Muckerberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belyaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muckerberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev passes into half guard.
Muckerberg is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muckerberg avoid being mounted?
Belyaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Muckerberg taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Muckerberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belyaev is working away from the top position though.
Belyaev prevents Muckerberg from improving his position.
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muckerberg manages to get to full guard.
Belyaev is in close to Muckerberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muckerberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Belyaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg is trying to control the position but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muckerberg's head.
Belyaev cracks Muckerberg with a solid left hand.
Belyaev with a nice head shot there.
Muckerberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belyaev preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belyaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belyaev is working Muckerberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Muckerberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belyaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Belyaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Muckerberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position.
Belyaev is pushing down on Muckerberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muckerberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Belyaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muckerberg tries to sprawl but Belyaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muckerberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Muckerberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muckerberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muckerberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Muckerberg, not yet.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Belyaev tries to pass.
Muckerberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet.
Belyaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muckerberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belyaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Muckerberg passes into half guard.
Muckerberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Belyaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg prevents Belyaev from improving his position.
Belyaev gets full guard.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Belyaev keeps moving.
Daniel Belyaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muckerberg controlling from the top position.
Belyaev 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.
Muckerberg looking to pass the guard.
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muckerberg passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Belyaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muckerberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belyaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belyaev gets back to full guard.
Belyaev has his foot on Muckerberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muckerberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Muckerberg won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Muckerberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belyaev's guard.
Muckerberg is pressing down on Belyaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belyaev is holding on for now.
Muckerberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belyaev!
Belyaev is trying desperately to improve position.
Muckerberg wants to control the pace but Belyaev is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
Belyaev regains half guard.
Muckerberg wants to control but Belyaev is keeping him busy.
Belyaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muckerberg is looking for a kimura here.
Belyaev wants to sweep but Muckerberg has passed to side control!
Muckerberg trying to control the position but Belyaev is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Muckerberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Belyaev is looking to get to half guard.
Belyaev regains half guard.
Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belyaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muckerberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belyaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belyaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Muckerberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belyaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muckerberg.
Belyaev gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zark Muckerberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belyaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muckerberg's guard.
Belyaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Muckerberg's brow.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belyaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belyaev pushing down on Muckerberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muckerberg looking for submissions off his back.
Belyaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Muckerberg's thigh. Muckerberg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muckerberg's head.
Belyaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muckerberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muckerberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muckerberg avoid being mounted?
Muckerberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belyaev prevents Muckerberg from improving his position.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muckerberg is pressing down on Belyaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muckerberg trying to control the position.
Muckerberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belyaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Muckerberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belyaev sneaks back into half guard.
Muckerberg wants to pass the guard but Belyaev is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muckerberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Belyaev won't allow Muckerberg to sweep him here.
Belyaev advances to half guard.
Muckerberg moves into full guard.
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muckerberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muckerberg trying to keep a closed guard but Belyaev is proving a slippery customer.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Belyaev tries to pass.
Belyaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belyaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belyaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belyaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muckerberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belyaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muckerberg's head.
Muckerberg has momentary wrist control but Belyaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Belyaev stands up over Muckerberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belyaev passes Muckerberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belyaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belyaev is thwarting Muckerberg's attempts to control the position.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belyaev trying to mount his opponent but Muckerberg defends it.
Belyaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muckerberg gets full guard.
Belyaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muckerberg trying to control the position.
Belyaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belyaev stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Muckerberg throws up his legs and catches Belyaev in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Belyaev tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Muckerberg! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zark Muckerberg!
A victorious Zark Muckerberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 120 p4p, 138 weight class) and Pho Hunna (ranked 7 p4p, 10 weight class). Zafir Farman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunna works Farman's body with a nice hook.
Hunna misses with a hook to the body
and Farman counters with a left to the body.
Farman stuffs the takedown.
Hunna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunna throws a lazy right hand but Farman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Hunna manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hunna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna thuds a left hand into Farman's body.
Hunna takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Farman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunna throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunna lands with a shot to the body.
Hunna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunna swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunna throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunna connects with the punch.
Hunna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farman moves out of range as Hunna strikes.
Hunna dips to his left and cracks Farman with an uppercut!
Hunna lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunna jabs at Farman's body.
Hunna lands an overhand right.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunna.
Farman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunna.
Hunna just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarman.
Hunna jabs at Farman's body.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna shoots in but Farman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunna misses the shot to the body.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Hunna manages to avoid it.
Hunna throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Farman rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Hunna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunna misses with a body shot.
Hunna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Hunna misses with a double jab.
Farman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunna looks to throw the jab but Farman is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunna throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Hunna digs a good hook to Farman's body.
Hunna misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunna throws a right hand that misses
and Farman counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunna misses with a wild body shot.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunna throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunna scores with a shot to the body.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Hunna.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Hunna tries for a takedown but Farman circles away easily
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Hunna does it's job there.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
Hunna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunna lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunna throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pho Hunna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunna throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
As Hunna backs away, Farman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farman in his tracks.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farman defending well as Hunna loads up on a big left hand.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Hunna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.
Hunna throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Hunna misses.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunna throws a sloppy body shot
and Farman counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Hunna.
Hunna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunna.
Hunna jabs at Farman's body.
Hunna misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Hunna. Beautiful body shot.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farman thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farman doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunna lands a body shot.
Hunna connects with a right hand. Farman shakes it off.
Hunna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunna throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunna lands a jab to Farman's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunna misses with a jab to the body
and Farman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunna with a poor takedown
and Farman counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Farman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunna misses with an uppercut. Farman saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farman momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunna lands with a shot to the body.
Hunna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunna stuns Farman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunna throws a lazy uppercut
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna scores with a jab to the body.
Hunna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunna lands a jab.
Hunna scores with a sloppy right hand. Farman should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunna takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
Hunna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunna is rocked!
Hunna throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunna is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Hunna misses with a hook to the body
and Farman counters with a crisp right that sends Hunna to the canvas! Farman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 43 p4p, 187 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 5 p4p, 21 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagomedov cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Nurmagomedov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov really felt that one!
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nurmagomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit cracks Nurmagomedov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sitsongrit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nurmagomedov to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Nurmagomedov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nurmagomedov falls backwards against the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes that drop Nurmagomedov to his knees. Sitsongrit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nurmagomedov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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