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ENIGMA 249 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Mcmillan (ranked 4079 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Xavier Rice (ranked 128 p4p, 94 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brenden Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Rice!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice misses with a body shot
and Rice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Mcmillan.
Rice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcmillan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmillan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcmillan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Mcmillan is looking to counter the offense by Rice and move into the clinch.
Rice swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmillan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rice on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice misses with a hook
and Mcmillan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcmillan.
A short uppercut from Rice.
Rice has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcmillan is trying to keep an underhook but Rice manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rice is working for a kimura but Mcmillan is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcmillan is looking for a sweep. Rice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rice tries to pass to full mount but Mcmillan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan tries to roll over but Rice keeps him under control.
Rice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcmillan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcmillan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcmillan.
Mcmillan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcmillan's guard.
Mcmillan tries to get to full guard but Rice has control of the leg.
Rice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcmillan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rice is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcmillan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmillan is working to get back to half guard.
Rice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mcmillan is surviving well by controlling Rice's body position as best he can.
Mcmillan working to try and regain half guard.
Rice is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcmillan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcmillan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rice landing punches.
Mcmillan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rice has a good base and remains in mount.
Rice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mcmillan tries to reverse the position but Rice maintains control.
Rice lands a big elbow.
Rice with a couple of short strikes.
Rice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcmillan?
Rice landing shots from mount.
Mcmillan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rice moves into full mount! Mcmillan won't be happy about that!
We've been informed that Rice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rice lands a big shot there that rocks Mcmillan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rice connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Mcmillan is rocked!
Rice lands a big elbow - Mcmillan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mcmillan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xavier Rice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khumbo Khumbo Iii (ranked 4735 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Thomas Wilcox (ranked 480 p4p, 470 weight class). Thomas Wilcox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khumbo Khumbo Iii's chin.
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Brawler
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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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Khumbo Khumbo Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox walks into a stiff left hand from Khumbo Iii.
Khumbo Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilcox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilcox wants to pass the guard but Khumbo Iii is defending well.
Khumbo Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilcox controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumbo Iii trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilcox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilcox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilcox seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilcox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khumbo Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khumbo Iii wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilcox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khumbo Iii is looking for a sweep. Wilcox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilcox is pressing down on Khumbo Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khumbo Iii is holding on for now.
Khumbo Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilcox is working away from the top position though.
Wilcox prevents Khumbo Iii from improving his position.
Wilcox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khumbo Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilcox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilcox stays in close to Khumbo Iii's body and controls the position.
Wilcox advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Khumbo Iii is looking for a sweep.
Khumbo Iii stops Wilcox from passing to mount.
Khumbo Iii tries to bench press Wilcox off him but Wilcox keeps the position.
Wilcox moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Wilcox controlling from mount.
Khumbo Iii working to try and regain half guard.
Wilcox controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khumbo Iii tries to reverse the position but Wilcox maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wilcox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khumbo Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Wilcox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khumbo Iii's guard.
Thomas Wilcox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khumbo Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilcox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khumbo Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khumbo Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilcox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khumbo Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilcox has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Khumbo Iii!
Wilcox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khumbo Iii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Let's hope that Wilcox 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumbo Iii regains half guard.
Wilcox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilcox wants to work for an arm triangle but Khumbo Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khumbo Iii is looking to control Wilcox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khumbo Iii avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilcox is thwarting Khumbo Iii's attempts to control the position.
Wilcox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khumbo Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilcox.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khumbo Iii trying to control here.
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.
Wilcox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khumbo Iii is just riding it out for now. Wilcox eventually gives up the hold.
Wilcox not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wilcox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wilcox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khumbo Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilcox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khumbo Khumbo Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Wilcox 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.
Khumbo Iii is looking for a sweep. Wilcox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilcox controlling the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wilcox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox wants to free his trapped foot but Khumbo Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilcox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumbo Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Wilcox is pressing down on Khumbo Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khumbo Iii is holding on for now.
Wilcox content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khumbo Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilcox is taking a breather. Khumbo Iii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khumbo Iii throws a poor cross that misses
so Wilcox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox advances to half guard.
Wilcox has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khumbo Iii is trying to escape the mount.
Wilcox swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Khumbo Iii is now in Wilcox's guard. A big mistake from Wilcox there, giving up the dominant position!
Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khumbo Iii passes into half guard.
Khumbo Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilcox is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox manages to get to full guard.
Wilcox has Khumbo Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Khumbo Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilcox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilcox has an active guard here but Khumbo Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four 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.
Wilcox tries to get to full guard but Khumbo Iii has control of the leg.
Khumbo Iii wants to take a breather but Wilcox is having none of it.
Thomas Wilcox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khumbo Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilcox is refusing to be controlled, as Khumbo Iii sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khumbo Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Wilcox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilcox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wilcox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Shappens (ranked 4131 p4p, 4744 weight class) and Rodolfo Mcclain (ranked 432 p4p, 468 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Shappens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Mcclain!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcclain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shappens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shappens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shappens looks to throw a body kick
and Mcclain counters with a nice leg kick.
Mcclain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcclain wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcclain is looking to clinch but Shappens is avoiding it.
Shappens misses with a two punch combination.
Mcclain tries a quick counter leg kick but Shappens is wise to it.
Shappens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcclain wants to counter with a clinch but Shappens pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shappens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shappens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcclain is keeping the position for now.
Mcclain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shappens is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mcclain has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shappens is looking to defend but Mcclain has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shappens! Mcclain pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shappens taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodolfo Mcclain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Montserrat Chai (ranked 1258 p4p, 4822 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 159 p4p, 487 weight class). Chai comes to the cage accompanied by Right On- Showcore. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Montserrat Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from McGuire misses.
A big right from Chai misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Montserrat Chai has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Chai misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Chai tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai working aggressively here.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with some punches.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a left hand.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai slips under a jab from McGuire.
A good leg kick by Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai lands a high kick!
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Chai.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Chai misses with a straight left.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
McGuire sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montserrat Chai'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.
Chai slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai slips under a jab from McGuire.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Chai misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Mr. Swing Kings Top MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montserrat Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.
Chai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai breaks from the clinch.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai with a nice cross.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire slips a jab from Chai.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire checks a low kick from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chai misses with a low kick.
McGuire cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Chai throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a straight right.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Chai.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire checks a low kick from Chai.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montserrat Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montserrat Chai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chai throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
McGuire lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. McGuire catches Chai right on the button with a cross.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Chai throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuire takes a step back to recover.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
Chai walks into a left hand.
Chai throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Chai cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Chai throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
Chai connects with a high kick.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
McGuire lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Chai catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai scores with a kick to the body.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Montserrat Chai.
I think Chai 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montserrat Chai!
Montserrat Chai 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sachi Keikain (ranked 4015 p4p, 3132 weight class) and Hanung Herman (ranked 384 p4p, 317 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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Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sachi Keikain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanung Herman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman avoids the body shot from Keikain.
Herman moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Keikain to the mat.
Herman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a takedown
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
Keikain connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Keikain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick
and Keikain counters with a straight right hand.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Keikain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keikain forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain prevents Herman from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman misses with a takedown
and Keikain 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!
Herman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keikain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herman scrambles back to his feet.
Keikain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keikain works Herman's body with a nice hook.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Keikain.
Keikain leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Herman moves into range and clinches up with Keikain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
Keikain prevents the takedown attempt.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herman takes a shot to the head.
Herman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's time! Keikain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Herman manages to avoid it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Keikain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?
Herman tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Stalling in the clinch from Keikain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keikain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keikain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman shoots and misses
and Keikain counters with an inside leg kick.
Keikain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herman doesn't seem bothered though.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Herman with a poor takedown
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herman's knee momentarily.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Keikain scores with a head kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman clinches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Keikain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman looking for a guillotine here but Keikain defends easily.
Keikain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain'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. This is the final round!
Keikain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain with a nice cross.
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Keikain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Herman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Herman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain scores with a jab.
Herman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keikain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herman blocking some punches.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Keikain.
Keikain clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.
Keikain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain avoids the elbow strike from Herman, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herman looking to stall.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Herman's head.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keikain 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!
Keikain moves into the clinch successfully.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herman wants to stall.
Hanung Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keikain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Death Before Dishonor (ranked 1635 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Isduby Cool (ranked 206 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Death Before Dishonor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isduby Cool!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool throws a looping overhand right but Before Dishonor ducks down to avoid it.
Before Dishonor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cool's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cool's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Before Dishonor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cool to the mat! Cool manages to get full guard.
Before Dishonor won't allow Cool to sweep him here.
Cool looking for a guillotine here but Before Dishonor defends easily.
Before Dishonor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cool looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Before Dishonor passes into side control.
Before Dishonor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cool has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool is trying to get back to half guard.
Before Dishonor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cool is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Before Dishonor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Before Dishonor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cool sneaks back into half guard.
Cool is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cool moves into full guard.
Before Dishonor preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Cool throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Before Dishonor escapes and throws Cool's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cool is looking for a sweep.
Cool is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cool tries to roll over but Before Dishonor keeps him under control.
Before Dishonor drops an elbow to the side of Cool's head.
Before Dishonor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cool makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cool.
Cool had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Before Dishonor defends it easily.
Cool working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Before Dishonor has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor is looking to take a break and control but Cool is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Before Dishonor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cool tries to roll over but Before Dishonor keeps him under control.
Before Dishonor is working for a submission of some sort.
Cool trying to control from the bottom.
Before Dishonor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cool actively working from the bottom here.
Before Dishonor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Before Dishonor is working for a submission of some sort.
Cool with the active half guard here but Before Dishonor passes nicely into side control.
Cool sneaks back into half guard.
Cool tries to roll over but Before Dishonor keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Before Dishonor passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cool takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor just misses with a punch to the body.
Cool gets caught napping as Before Dishonor dives in and scores a takedown. Cool manages to retain guard.
Cool looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Before Dishonor passes into side control.
Cool is looking for a sweep.
Before Dishonor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool tries to buck Before Dishonor off but Before Dishonor is having none of it.
Death Before Dishonor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Before Dishonor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cool tries to bench press Before Dishonor off him but Before Dishonor keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Before Dishonor gets to mount! Cool was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cool is trying to escape the mount.
Cool is still trying to improve position.
BOOM! Before Dishonor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool is in a horrible position here. Before Dishonor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cool is working to get back to half guard.
Before Dishonor tries to control but Cool wriggling away.
Before Dishonor controlling the position easily from mount.
Cool is trying to escape the mount.
Before Dishonor content just to control the position here.
Cool is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor is working for a guillotine from mount but Cool frees his head quite easily.
Cool is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cool 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.
Before Dishonor throwing shots but Cool is blocking nicely.
Before Dishonor stalling.
Before Dishonor is looking to advance position but Cool won't allow it.
Cool looking for submissions off his back.
Cool won't allow Before Dishonor to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor working Cool over with strikes.
Before Dishonor is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Before Dishonor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cool tries to roll over but Before Dishonor keeps him under control.
Before Dishonor wants to pass to mount but Cool is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cool gets back to full guard.
Cool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cool throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cool bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cool.
Despite the aggression on Cool's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Before Dishonor ducks under a wild hook from Cool.
Before Dishonor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cool as he avoids it easily.
Before Dishonor throws a chopping leg kick but Cool manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cool misses with a straight right.
Cool fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cool misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool throws a looping overhand right but Before Dishonor ducks down to avoid it.
Before Dishonor throws a jab when Cool was well out of range.
Before Dishonor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cool tries to bum rush Before Dishonor with a series of wild strikes but Before Dishonor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Before Dishonor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Before Dishonor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cool cracks a nice hook into Before Dishonor's ribs.
Nice jab there from Cool.
Before Dishonor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cool did well to prevent Before Dishonor getting side control.
Cool is looking to improve his position.
Cool looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Before Dishonor thows a huge punch but Cool dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool wants to improve his position but Before Dishonor is controlling well.
Cool actively working from the bottom here.
Before Dishonor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Before Dishonor wants to control but Cool is keeping him busy.
Cool tries to roll over but Before Dishonor keeps him under control.
Cool is trying to maintain the position but Before Dishonor is very close to passing his half guard.
Isduby Cool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Before Dishonor connects with a nice short shot to Cool's temple.
Before Dishonor prevents Cool from improving his position.
Death Before Dishonor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Before Dishonor wants to take a breather but Cool is having none of it.
Before Dishonor not doing much here.
Before Dishonor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Before Dishonor is taking a breather. Cool says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cool regains full guard. Nicely done.
Before Dishonor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cool working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Before Dishonor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Before Dishonor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cool working for a triangle but Before Dishonor defends it easily.
Before Dishonor preventing the sweep.
Before Dishonor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Before Dishonor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Before Dishonor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cool manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Before Dishonor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cool can do to turn this around?
Cool is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isduby Cool.
I think Before Dishonor 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Santos (ranked 656 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Lucas Wilson (ranked 33 p4p, 101 weight class). Wilson has chosen I Stand Alone - Godsmack as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Santos tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
Santos wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Santos looking for subs from the bottom but Wilson mounts him!
Wilson unloading with bombs!
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Wilson 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.
Santos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santos tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
Santos slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelvin Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Wilson pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Santos trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucas Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Santos regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santos wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Wilson 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.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilson wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from mount.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos can't escape the position.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is just holding on here. Wilson manages to take his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
It looks like Kelvin Santos has been cut.
Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Wilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kelvin Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Kelvin Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Wilson has passed into mount! Damn!
Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has mounted him!
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Wilson landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to improve his position but instead Wilson has taken his back!
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wilson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Wilson let's go of the attempt for now.
Wilson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Santos.
Wilson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Santos!
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
Wilson keeps control of the position easily here as Santos tries to buck him off.
Wilson is landing with strikes. Santos can't take much more of this.
Santos tries to roll but Wilson sticks to his back.
Wilson working for a choke but Santos is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos prevents Wilson from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Wilson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Santos works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelvin Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Wilson.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 It looks like Lucas Wilson has been cut.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Santos.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson checks a low kick from Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Wilson pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson is controlling the pace.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
Santos wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Santos had his way with Lucas Wilson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos lands the left hand.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wilson is tapping! Great win for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kelvin Santos!
Kelvin Santos retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kelvin Santos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lucas Wilson had this to say: 'I hate losing man, but it will just fuel my return, trust me on this - your regularly scheduled ass kicking will return.'.
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