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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasul Rzayev (ranked 25802 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 476 p4p, 381 weight class). 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasul Rzayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rzayev goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rzayev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rzayev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev prevents the takedown attempt.
Rzayev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rzayev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Rzayev has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Rzayev is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rzayev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to control but Rzayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rzayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Rzayev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rzayev is controlling well.
Rzayev controlling the action here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rzayev tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rzayev.
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Rzayev.
Rzayev lands a damaging elbow.
Rzayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Rzayev into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Rzayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rzayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rzayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rzayev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Rzayev!
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rzayev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Rasul Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rzayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rzayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rzayev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rzayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rzayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rzayev's back!
Rzayev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Rzayev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
Rzayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rzayev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedov, into his guard.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rzayev is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rzayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Rzayev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Rzayev looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is fighting to break Rzayev's control of his arms but Rzayev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 Rzayev is rocked!
Rzayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Oh Rzayev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov stands up over Rzayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov works over Rzayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov gets to his feet and stands over Rzayev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rzayev felt that one! Magomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rzayev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Rzayev (ranked 5063 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 416 p4p, 380 weight class). Ruslan Rzayev 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Rzayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzayev has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Rzayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rzayev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.
Rzayev seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov stops Rzayev from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Rzayev sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rzayev sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Rzayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev trying to control here.
Rzayev tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to advance to full mount but Rzayev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rzayev working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stays in close to Rzayev's body and controls the position.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov looking for a submission but Rzayev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rzayev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Rzayev as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzayev gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rzayev lands a decent punch to the body there.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rzayev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rzayev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rzayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rzayev wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rzayev.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rzayev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov wants to stand but Rzayev is controlling the position.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev advances to half guard.
Magomed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rzayev throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rzayev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rzayev with a couple of short strikes.
 Magomedov is rocked!
 It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Rzayev lands a big elbow - Magomedov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Magomedov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Van Der Westhuizen (ranked 4185 p4p, 4264 weight class) and Khabib Magomedov (ranked 377 p4p, 386 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Van Der Westhuizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Westhuizen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Westhuizen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van Der Westhuizen but great work by Magomedov.
Van Der Westhuizen taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Westhuizen tries to get out of the position.
Van Der Westhuizen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Van Der Westhuizen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Van Der Westhuizen is a slippery customer.
Van Der Westhuizen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Der Westhuizen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Westhuizen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Westhuizen avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Der Westhuizen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Der Westhuizen is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov is thwarting Van Der Westhuizen's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Der Westhuizen did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Westhuizen keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Westhuizen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Westhuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Westhuizen pushes Magomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Der Westhuizen. Van Der Westhuizen gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Der Westhuizen defends it well.
Van Der Westhuizen misses with a straight left.
Van Der Westhuizen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to get back to striking at distance but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Westhuizen shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Der Westhuizen working some strikes from top position.
Van Der Westhuizen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khabib Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Magomedov working the head with strikes.
Van Der Westhuizen can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Van Der Westhuizen denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Van Der Westhuizen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen gets back to full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Westhuizen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Van Der Westhuizen 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Westhuizen's brow.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Van Der Westhuizen keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Van Der Westhuizen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Van Der Westhuizen!
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Der Westhuizen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Van Der Westhuizen from controlling successfully.
Van Der Westhuizen pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Der Westhuizen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Der Westhuizen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Der Westhuizen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Westhuizen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Westhuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Westhuizen is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Westhuizen's head.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Westhuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Westhuizen is keeping the position for now.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov trying to control but Van Der Westhuizen is working from the bottom.
Magomedov passes Van Der Westhuizen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Westhuizen keeps working.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van Der Westhuizen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Der Westhuizen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Der Westhuizen is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Westhuizen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Van Der Westhuizen is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Westhuizen wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Van Der Westhuizen is staying in there.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Der Westhuizen?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Van Der Westhuizen is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Van Der Westhuizen is rocked!
Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Van Der Westhuizen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Westhuizen wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Van Der Westhuizen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Magomedov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Magomedov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kartiko Tiko (ranked 4110 p4p, 4209 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 319 p4p, 323 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kartiko Tiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiko misses with a combination
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Tiko fights it but they end up in guard.
Huang controlling from the top position.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang lands a couple of elbows.
Huang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang advances to half guard.
Tiko is breathing heavily.
Huang controlling the action here.
It looks like Huang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tiko is looking to reverse the position.
Huang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tiko taking a bit of punishment here - Huang scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang controls the position.
Huang scoring with punches from side control.
Huang stands up and beckons Tiko to his feet.
Huang looks to land a left hand but Tiko moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
Tiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huang moves into range and clinches up with Tiko.
Tiko tries to break free but Huang pushes him back against the cage.
Tiko wants to get back to striking at distance but Huang won't allow it.
Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiko tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiko to the ground. Tiko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but Tiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiko is looking to counter punch.
Tiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Tiko's brow.
Huang pushing down on Tiko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Huang stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to land a front kick but Tiko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huang.
Tiko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Huang looks to land a combination but Tiko avoids it well.
Kartiko Tiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang moves into the clinch.
Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kartiko Tiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Tiko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huang darts in and clinches Tiko up against the cage.
Huang breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiko misses with a double jab.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiko sprawls well. Tiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Huang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tiko tries to kick Huang off in order to stand up. Huang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huang forces Tiko back against the cage and clinches.
Huang prevents a body shot from Tiko.
Huang pulls guard successfully.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Tiko from controlling successfully.
Tiko looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang passes Tiko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Huang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang is working for a kimura but Tiko is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang content to control rather than advance.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiko keeps working.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang controlling his opponent.
Tiko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Huang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tiko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang landing strikes from the mount.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huang has isolated one of Tiko's arms. Tiko looking to fight him off but Huang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fury (ranked 2912 p4p, 4288 weight class) and John Luthor (ranked 349 p4p, 450 weight class). Andy Fury has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Luthor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury dives in for a single leg takedown but Luthor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luthor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luthor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luthor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fury's half guard.
Fury is trying to escape back to his feet but Luthor uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Luthor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luthor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luthor stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fury tries to kick Luthor off in order to stand up. Luthor Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Luthor controls the position.
Luthor tries to stand but Fury is controlling his head.
Luthor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fury to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is working Fury over with some ground and pound from side control.
Luthor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Luthor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury tries to free his leg and advance position but Luthor is retaining full guard.
Luthor is striking but Fury is not phased and passes to half guard.
Luthor is trying to stand.
Fury has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to control but Luthor wriggling away.
Luthor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fury.
Fury goes for an armbar but Luthor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luthor.
Luthor distracts Fury with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luthor on the ground.
Luthor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fury is looking for a triangle but Luthor pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor landing with the ground and pound.
Fury throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luthor escapes and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luthor scoring with punches and elbows.
Fury tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Luthor controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Luthor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fury goes for a double leg but Luthor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luthor continues to drive forward.
Fury prevents Luthor from breaking the clinch.
Fury gets underhooks to prevent Luthor's takedown attempt.
Luthor is working for takedown but Fury is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luthor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luthor prevents Fury from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury wants to get back to full guard.
Fury trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fury manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to sweep here but Luthor controlling him for the moment.
Luthor is in close to Fury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Luthor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fury wants to sweep but no luck.
Fury is working hard here to advance position.
Luthor with a nice head shot there.
Fury is trying to keep Luthor in close.
Fury throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luthor passes Fury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luthor trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Fury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fury tries to get out of the position.
Fury trying to control but Luthor postures up.
Luthor trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it.
Fury wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luthor blocks a head kick by Fury.
Luthor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fury throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luthor escapes and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luthor controls the position from side control.
Fury wants to control but Luthor postures up.
Luthor advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luthor controlling the pace for now.
Fury wants to hold on but Luthor pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Luthor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Luthor with that takedown attempt.
Fury half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luthor.
Fury dives in for a single leg takedown but Luthor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luthor tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Andy Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Luthor.
A frustrated look appears on Luthor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Luthor has him pressed against the cage.
Luthor tries to pull guard but Fury holds him up against the cage and eventually Luthor drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luthor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luthor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luthor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor wants a takedown but no success here.
Luthor jumps into guard, dragging Fury to the mat.
Fury wants to control from the top but Luthor keeps moving.
Fury tries to free his leg and advance position but Luthor is retaining full guard.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Luthor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luthor wants to hit a sweep here but Fury passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Luthor there!
John Luthor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fury wants to control the pace but Luthor is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury looking to ground and pound but Luthor is blocking nicely.
Fury controlling the pace for now.
Fury throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Luthor is squirming around, avoiding Fury's attempts to control the action.
Luthor wants to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Fury trying to control but Luthor is having none of it.
Luthor is looking to improve his position but Fury isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luthor is looking to escape.
Luthor wants to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Fury misses with a head shot.
Luthor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury prevents Luthor from improving his position.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Luthor is defending well.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luthor is pressing down on Fury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fury would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andy Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Luthor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fury throws a strike but Luthor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luthor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Luthor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Dziuda (ranked 2954 p4p, 3193 weight class) and Damari Code (ranked 335 p4p, 363 weight class). Damari Code has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Dziuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damari Code!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Code takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dziuda connects with a jab.
Code is looking to clinch but Dziuda is avoiding it.
Dziuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dziuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Code.
Dziuda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dziuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dziuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Code's head.
Dziuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Code tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dziuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Code.
Dziuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dziuda ducks under a wild hook from Code.
Dziuda throwing a counter right hand but Code manages to avoid it.
Code throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Code 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dziuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Code is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good exchange - Code coming out on top.
Karol Dziuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dziuda cracks Code with a good jab.
Dziuda cracks Code with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Code looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dziuda finish him?
Code is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dziuda scores with a body shot.
Code is still on wobbly legs! Can Dziuda finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Dziuda. Code does a little dance to reset his feet.
Code seems to have recovered his senses.
Dziuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Code tries to clinch up.
Code ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dziuda moves away.
Dziuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Dziuda lands a nice shot that snaps Code's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Code darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dziuda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dziuda lands a big right hand that sends Code crashing to the mat! Dziuda stays standing though and waves Code back to his feet!
Code looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dziuda lands a right hand from hell, dropping Code. Dziuda pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda!
An out of breath Karol Dziuda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Ahmed (ranked 2923 p4p, 2734 weight class) and Liam Dempsey (ranked 365 p4p, 335 weight class). Ahmed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holding Out For A Hero. Bilal Ahmed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bilal Ahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dempsey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dempsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Bilal Ahmed has been cut.
Dempsey misses with a hook
and Ahmed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmed tries to close the distance and clinch but Dempsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut.
Ahmed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dempsey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dempsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey misses with a looping left.
Ahmed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dempsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dempsey misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dempsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahmed.
Jab, jab by Dempsey - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Dempsey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahmed doesn't seem phased though.
Ahmed is rocked!
Dempsey fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ahmed out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Liam Dempsey!
Liam Dempsey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shelbey (ranked 2471 p4p, 2690 weight class) and Mariusz Gadowski (ranked 308 p4p, 328 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Shelbey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Gadowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadowski rushes Shelbey and presses him up against the cage.
Shelbey gets through Gadowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gadowski.
Gadowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gadowski scores with a hook to the body.
Gadowski lands a body shot.
Shelbey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shelbey blocks a body shot from Gadowski.
Gadowski throws a head punch that misses.
Shelbey blocking some punches.
Shelbey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelbey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shelbey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gadowski tries to throw a body punch but Shelbey avoids it by throwing Gadowski back against the cage.
Shelbey misses with a punch on the inside.
Gadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Shelbey.
Gadowski lands with a light punch inside.
Shelbey lands with a left to the head.
Gadowski throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelbey takes a shot to the head.
Gadowski misses with the head strike.
Shelbey misses with the head strike.
Gadowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gadowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelbey backwards.
Shelbey lands an uppercut.
Shelbey misses with a body punch.
Shelbey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelbey.
Gadowski lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelbey.
A shot in the inside from Shelbey.
A short left from Shelbey.
Gadowski lands a nice uppercut.
Gadowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gadowski pushes Shelbey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Gadowski.
Shelbey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelbey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gadowski.
Gadowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shelbey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gadowski scores with a shot to the side of Shelbey's head.
Shelbey has a couple of punches blocked by Gadowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelbey throws a head punch that misses.
Gadowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shelbeys head.
Gadowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gadowski tries to throw a body punch but Shelbey avoids it by throwing Gadowski back against the cage.
Shelbey tries to stall but Gadowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gadowski cracks Shelbey with a nice body shot.
Shelbey working aggressively here.
Shelbey throws a punch but it's blocked by Gadowski.
A head punch on the inside from Gadowski fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gadowski.
A short right from Gadowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a right hand.
Gadowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shelbey backwards.
Shelbey is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Gadowski.
Oh Shelbey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shelbey is trying to stall.
Gadowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelbey.
A nice left hand lands by Gadowski.
Gadowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelbey misses with some punches.
Gadowski scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelbey backwards.
Gadowski pushes Shelbey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelbey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gadowski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shelbey with a big uppercut! Shelbey tries to clinch up but Gadowski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shelbey to the mat! Shelbey covers up and Gadowski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mariusz Gadowski!
Our winner, Mariusz Gadowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Estevan Martinez (ranked 2148 p4p, 2983 weight class) and Seung Ho Park (ranked 192 p4p, 263 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seung Ho Park was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Estevan Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seung Ho Park!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Park.
Park tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Park keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Park.
Park working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Martinez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Park lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Park is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martinez tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Park misses with the head strike.
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Park has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Park working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Park digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Park to work.
Martinez lands a left hand.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Park lands a shoulder strike.
Park lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is trying to trip Martinez. He has hold of a leg but Martinez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Park persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martinez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martinez misses with a leg kick.
Park closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinez throws Park to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Park clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Park.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Park avoids the damage to the body.
Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Park fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Park swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Park pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Park is struggling to control the position.
Park has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Park tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Park back against the cage.
Park lands a shoulder strike.
Park pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Park takes a knee to the side of the body.
Park avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Park on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Park closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Park lands in his opponent's guard.
Park wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Martinez's closed guard. He's half up but Martinez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Martinez pivots and extends the arm, Park falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Martinez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Estevan Martinez!
Estevan Martinez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Curtis (ranked 1139 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Justice Singleton (ranked 103 p4p, 196 weight class). Curtis comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice Singleton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis gets the takedown into side control.
Singleton is letting Curtis control him for a moment.
Singleton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Singleton prevents Curtis from improving position.
Singleton wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Curtis has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Singleton's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Singleton is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Curtis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Rory Curtis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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