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RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Day (ranked 4874 p4p, 3692 weight class) and Gideon Massey (ranked 444 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gideon Massey!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Massey lands a left and a right that send Day crashing to the mat, dazed. Massey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Massey misses with a hook
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Massey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Massey misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Massey backing up. Massey nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gideon Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Massey misses with a double jab
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Massey.
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Massey misses with a hook
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Day under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Massey throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Massey throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Massey.
Massey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Massey misses with a combination
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four 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!
Massey throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Massey.
Massey lands a big right hand that sends Day crashing to the mat! Massey stays standing though and waves Day back to his feet!
 Day is rocked!
Massey moves in close and cracks Day with a massive right hand! Day, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Massey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gideon Massey!
Gideon Massey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giannis Script (ranked 4384 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Khabib Magomedov (ranked 386 p4p, 373 weight class). Khabib Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giannis Script!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Script wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Script.
Script fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Script fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Script throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Script connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Script throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Script pushes him away.
We've been told by Script's head coaches at Wanis Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Script digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Script cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Script circles away.
Script throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov jumps guard but Script turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov jumps guard but Script stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giannis Script has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Magomedov.
Script breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Script as Magomedov shoots in.
Script throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Script scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Script scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Script comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Script defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Script into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Script is looking to wear down Magomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Script misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Script defends it well.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Script swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Script manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Script is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Script counters with a right hand to the body.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Script dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Script ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Script as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Script.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Script counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedov clinches up with Script and pushes him back against the cage.
Script's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Script circles away.
Giannis Script seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Script scores with a body shot.
Magomedov shoots in but Script avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Script tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.
Script throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Script counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Script to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giannis Script dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Script scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Script misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Script throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Script stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Script scores with a body shot.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Script misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Script defends it nicely.
Script changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Script misses with a body shot.
Script takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Script pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Script follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Script slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giannis Script has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Magomedov.
A shot to the body from Script misses
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Script keeps moving.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
Script is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov is pushing down on Script's leg trying to pass to half guard. Script is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Script wants to get back to his feet.
Script is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Script pushes Magomedov off but Magomedov dives into side control.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Script is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Script is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Script wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Script on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Script is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Script wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is dominant here and he's now got Script's back!
Script is taking damage to the body and head.
Magomedov looking for the RNC.
Magomedov looking to break Script's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Script remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Script could be in trouble here!
Script is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Script is defending well but eventually Magomedov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Script has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabib Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Stafford (ranked 4540 p4p, 4840 weight class) and Mica Mica Galvao (ranked 398 p4p, 419 weight class). The key to victory for Cody Stafford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Stafford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mica Mica Galvao!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mica Galvao but Mica Galvao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mica Galvao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stafford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mica Galvao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mica Galvao passes Stafford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mica Galvao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Mica Galvao seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford tries to roll over but Mica Galvao keeps him under control.
Mica Galvao is trying for a kimura here. Stafford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mica Galvao wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Mica Galvao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigmund Salazar (ranked 3040 p4p, 4727 weight class) and Rigoberto Ricardo (ranked 326 p4p, 437 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigmund Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rigoberto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salazar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salazar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salazar has managed to get both his arms back between Ricardo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar won't allow Ricardo to sweep him here.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar looking for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo is having none of it.
Ricardo wants to control but Salazar is having none of it.
Ricardo is trying desperately to improve position.
Salazar has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position but Salazar isn't that keen on the idea.
Salazar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salazar looking to secure an arm triangle but Ricardo defends it well.
Ricardo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ricardo prevents Salazar from taking his back.
Salazar working for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo is in no mood to give up.
Ricardo is looking to get to half guard.
Ricardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salazar preventing the sweep.
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!
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Salazar is pushing down on Ricardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Salazar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salazar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Salazar is controlling well.
Ricardo is still trying to improve position.
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.
Ricardo wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is working for a kimura but Ricardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ricardo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salazar is pushing down on Ricardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ricardo is controlling an arm, preventing Salazar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Salazar is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ricardo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sigmund Salazar!
An out of breath Sigmund Salazar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Griggs (ranked 3343 p4p, 5184 weight class) and Gordon Godson (ranked 335 p4p, 438 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Godson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godson throws a lazy uppercut
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs jabs Godson right on the nose. Godson blinks but takes it well.
Godson walks into a straight right hand from Griggs.
Godson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs throws a hook but Godson avoids it easily.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Godson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godson misses with a lunging right hand
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griggs throws a hook but Godson avoids it easily.
Godson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godson scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Godson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godson. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godson thows a leg kick but Griggs checks it
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Godson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Godson connects with a body shot.
Godson throws a body shot but no joy.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Godson catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godson lands a jab.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Godson throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godson. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Godson swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a hook.
Godson misses with an uppercut. Griggs saw that one coming.
That kick from Godson tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Godson slips a jab from Griggs.
Griggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godson on the side of the head.
Godson misses with a hook
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griggs tries to move into range but Godson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Godson finds it's way through Griggs's defenses.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Godson.
Godson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godson moves away from the strike by Griggs.
Godson misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Godson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Godson thuds a left hand into Griggs's body.
Godson scores with a jab.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs thuds a left hand into Godson's body.
Godson misses with an uppercut
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Godson throws a leg kick
and Griggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs lands with a hook. Godson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Godson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godson scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Godson finds it's target.
Godson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Godson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Godson works the jab nicely.
Godson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godson connects with an inside leg kick.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godson.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Godson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Godson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Godson.
Godson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination.
Frank Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Godson lands a body shot.
Griggs defending well as Godson loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Godson tests Griggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordon Godson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
A slow jab from Godson misses its intended target.
Godson throws a right hand that misses
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Godson backing up. Godson nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Godson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Godson misses with an uppercut
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Godson moves out of range.
Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Godson avoids them all with ease.
Godson throws a sloppy body shot
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Godson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 Godson is rocked!
Godson throws out a powerful jab.
Godson is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Godson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Godson seems to have recovered his senses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Godson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griggs has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godson throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godson misses with a hook to the body
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Godson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Griggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs cracks Godson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godson.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Godson manages to avoid it.
Griggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Griggs.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Godson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
As Godson looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Godson just gets out of the way.
Griggs sends Godson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Griggs is motioning to the referee to let Godson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godson.
Griggs throws a right and a left that Godson avoids nicely.
Griggs moves out of range as Godson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godson throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Godson.
Godson misses with a body shot
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Godson lands with a shot to the body.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Godson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griggs tries to bum rush Godson with a series of wild strikes but Godson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godson lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.
Godson lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Godson.
Godson cracks Griggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs checks a low kick from Godson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godson feints and then cracks Griggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griggs down.
Godson connects with the punch.
Godson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godson ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Godson lands with a straight right. Griggs didn't see that one coming.
Godson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Godson.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griggs lands a nice shot that snaps Godson's head back.
Godson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Godson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Griggs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Godson with a hook.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godson moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griggs.
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Godson manages to avoid it.
Godson slips under a jab from Griggs.
Godson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Godson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godson is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
Godson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Godson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Godson.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godson scores with a leg kick.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Godson's body. Godson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Godson finds it's way through Griggs's defenses.
Griggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godson's head backwards.
Godson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griggs.
Godson lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Godson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Godson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godson slips under a jab from Griggs.
Godson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Godson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Godson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Godson lands a shot to the body.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Godson fails to land.
Godson keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godson misses with a punch to the body.
Godson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Godson working aggressively here.
Godson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Godson scores with a shoulder strike.
Godson working aggressively here.
Godson throws a head punch that misses.
Godson misses with some punches.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Godson has him pressed against the cage.
Godson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godson.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Godson lands a shot to the body.
Godson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Godson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Godson.
A right handed body shot lands from Godson.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Godson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godson presses Griggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Godson pushes Griggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godson tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Godson working aggressively here.
Godson misses with a body punch.
Godson is working Griggs over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Godson.
Godson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Godson fails to land.
Godson tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Godson.
Godson tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Gordon Godson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Griggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godson can't find room to land a body shot as Griggs controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Godson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griggs 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Griggs!
Our winner, Frank Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Alro (ranked 2021 p4p, 2988 weight class) and Conner Mclovin (ranked 202 p4p, 304 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Alro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conner Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mclovin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alro defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Alro as Mclovin shoots in.
Alro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mclovin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alro throws a solid leg kick but Mclovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alro.
Mclovin thuds his right hand into Alro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mclovin stalks Alro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alro's face. Alro staggers backwards, shaken.
Alro is rocked!
 It looks like Juan Alro has been cut.
Mclovin throws a shot to the body.
Oh Alro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alro is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Alro circles away and we're back to standing.
Alro seems to have got his legs back now.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Mclovin.
Alro clinches up with Mclovin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mclovin is trying to maintain a safe position but Alro gets an underhook and turns Mclovin into the cage.
Alro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alro is looking for a takedown.
Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alro throws a head kick that misses.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but Alro shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Alro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mclovin.
Alro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mclovin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclovin connects with a crisp jab.
Conner Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Alro.
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alro is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Alro circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Alro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mclovin shoots for a double leg takedown but Alro sprawls well. He's pushed Mclovin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alro blocks a jab.
Alro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Alro.
Alro moves out of range of the strikes.
Mclovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alro tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.
Alro blocks a head kick by Mclovin.
Mclovin takes the fight into the clinch.
Alro has Mclovin pressed against the cage, preventing Mclovin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alro misses with an elbow over the top.
Mclovin wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alro obliges.
Mclovin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alro breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alro lands a leg kick that knocks Mclovin off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mclovin forces Alro back against the cage and clinches.
Alro can't get the takedown.
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Alro thows a body kick. Mclovin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mclovin throws a hook but Alro avoids it easily.
Alro looks to land a left hand but Mclovin moved out of range nicely.
Mclovin avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Mclovin tries to counter it with a takedown but Alro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alro as he avoids it easily.
Alro throws a good cross that connects.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Alro avoids them all with ease.
Alro tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclovin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alro throws a leg kick that misses.
Mclovin lands a glancing blow to the side of Alro's head.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Alro moves out of range.
Mclovin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mclovin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alro tries to kick Mclovin off in order to stand up. Mclovin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Check out the look on Mclovin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mclovin lands an elbow.
Mclovin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alro some visible discomfort.
Mclovin in side control, throwing shots but Alro defends.
Mclovin cracks Alro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alro parries the strikes from Mclovin easily there. Mclovin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alro to escape.
Mclovin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alro wants to control but Mclovin postures up.
Mclovin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alro parries the strikes from Mclovin easily there. Mclovin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alro to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mclovin tries to score with some ground and pound. Alro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mclovin working the ground and pound but Alro is defending the strikes.
Alro is breathing heavily.
Mclovin prevents Alro from escaping the position.
Mclovin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alro is trying to control Mclovin's posture but Mclovin avoids it.
Alro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mclovin.
Mclovin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Alro'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.
Mclovin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Alro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alro.
Alro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mclovin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alro defends it well.
Alro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin pushes Alro up against the cage in a clinch.
Alro lands an elbow inside that Mclovin shrugs off.
Mclovin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mclovin's defenses.
Mclovin avoids the elbow strike from Alro, against the cage.
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Mclovin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mclovin blocks the leg kick.
Mclovin misses with a double jab.
Alro is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown but Alro shows good takedown defense.
Alro lands a really nice looking cross but Mclovin seems unphased.
Mclovin misses with a two punch combination.
Mclovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alro connects with a looping right hand.
Mclovin lands a really nice looking cross but Alro seems unphased.
Alro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
Mclovin walks into a left hand.
Mclovin is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mclovin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Alro finish him?
Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Alro.
Alro tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mclovin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mclovin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alro. That did some damage!
Alro misses with a body kick.
Juan Alro is winning the standup battle so far.
Mclovin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alro under the eye.
Crunch! Alro slams his shin into Mclovin's torso.
Mclovin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Mclovin.
Alro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mclovin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a right hand
and Alro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mclovin misses with a straight left.
Alro has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alro throws an elbow but misses.
Mclovin breaks the clinch.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alro moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mclovin, as that shot connected.
Mclovin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Alro.
Nice uppercut there from Alro.
Mclovin throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alro walks into a left hand.
Alro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Mclovin does no damage.
Alro tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mclovin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alro moves into range and clinches up with Mclovin.
Alro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mclovin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin looks to land a right hand but Alro moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mclovin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alro is trying to control but can't.
Mclovin is stalling here. Alro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mclovin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mclovin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alro off and has taken his back!
Alro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mclovin's arms.
Mclovin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Alro is trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclovin looking to break Alro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mclovin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alro avoids the strikes from Mclovin.
Mclovin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mclovin looking for the choke from the back.
Mclovin struggling to land strikes to the head as Alro covers up.
Mclovin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mclovin.
Alro is trapped and Mclovin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mclovin is punishing Alro with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclovin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin working for a choke but Alro is defending well.
Mclovin scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Alro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mclovin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alro finds it's way round the side to connect with Mclovin's head.
Mclovin slips a straight right by Alro.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mclovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alro scoring well with a low kick there.
Alro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mclovin can pounce on him.
Mclovin swinging wildly here.
Alro tests Mclovin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alro is able to avoid easily.
Alro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alro moves out of range of the strikes.
Alro throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mclovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclovin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alro.
Alro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alro.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Alro avoids them all with ease.
Alro cracks Mclovin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mclovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mclovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Mclovin.
Mclovin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alro is fending him off so far but Mclovin persists. Nope, Alro circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juan Alro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alro lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mclovin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alro dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Alro!
A determined Juan Alro didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Conner Mclovin spoke after the fight, saying 'Times like these you learn to be gracefull so i gotta do just that'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ai Yurchon (ranked 2609 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Remington Kaiser (ranked 165 p4p, 168 weight class). Kaiser is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slam by Onyx. The key to victory for Ai Yurchon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144
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135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ai Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remington Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon scores with a nice head shot.
Yurchon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yurchon throws a hook to the side of Kaiser's head but Kaiser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaiser tries a quick counter leg kick but Yurchon is wise to it.
Kaiser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yurchon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yurchon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaiser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurchon.
Kaiser tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yurchon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ai Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaiser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaiser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
Kaiser tries to clinch up but Yurchon circles away and keeps his distance.
Yurchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaiser was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurchon.
Despite the aggression on Kaiser's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yurchon lands a jab to the nose.
Yurchon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaiser momentarily.
Yurchon connects with a crisp jab.
Kaiser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaiser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Yurchon.
Yurchon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yurchon sprawls well. Yurchon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaiser gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurchon throws a jab when Kaiser was well out of range.
Yurchon stuffs the takedown.
Kaiser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaiser's head.
Kaiser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurchon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaiser blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaiser! But no joy.
Kaiser misses with a takedown attempt - Yurchon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ai Yurchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remington Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yurchon misses with a body shot.
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Kaiser unleashes a big counter combination but Yurchon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yurchon sizes up Kaiser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Kaiser is rocked!
Yurchon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaiser.
Kaiser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaiser closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaiser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaiser stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yurchon to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon throws a big shot that misses.
Kaiser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaiser lands in his opponent's guard.
Yurchon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yurchon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kaiser dives into side control.
Yurchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaiser on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Kaiser stalls from top position.
Yurchon is looking to get back to his feet here but Kaiser is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yurchon's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kaiser.
Yurchon is trying to get back to his feet but Kaiser has full control of the position and if anything, Yurchon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Yurchon right now.
Yurchon is trying to get back to his feet but Kaiser has full control of the position and if anything, Yurchon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yurchon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
I would not like to be Yurchon right now.
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.
Yurchon wants to escape the position.
Yurchon wants to get back to his feet.
Kaiser has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurchon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kaiser gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ai Yurchon dominated that round.
That's time! Yurchon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yurchon scores with a hook to the body. Kaiser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yurchon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yurchon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaiser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yurchon tries to sprawl but Kaiser drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yurchon is looking to escape.
Kaiser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurchon won't allow Kaiser to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaiser lands strikes from half guard.
Kaiser decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yurchon throws a shot to the body.
Yurchon misses with an uppercut.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ai Yurchon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurchon throws a looping overhand right but Kaiser ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Yurchon does it's job there.
Kaiser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yurchon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yurchon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaiser.
Yurchon throwing a counter right hand but Kaiser manages to avoid it.
Kaiser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yurchon works Kaiser's body with a nice hook.
Yurchon throws a hook but Kaiser blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser darts in looking for a takedown but Yurchon gets double underhooks and turns Kaiser into the cage.
Ai Yurchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remington Kaiser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaiser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurchon.
A jab lands there for Yurchon.
Kaiser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaiser is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Yurchon.
Yurchon misses the shot to the body.
Yurchon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaiser can do to turn this around?
Yurchon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Remington Kaiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yurchon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yurchon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaiser's head.
Yurchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaiser was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurchon.
Kaiser steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yurchon.
Yurchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaiser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurchon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurchon misses with a wild body shot.
Yurchon missing with a left hand there. Kaiser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Yurchon.
Kaiser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yurchon moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Yurchon misses.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown but Yurchon shows good takedown defense.
Yurchon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurchon looks to land a right hand but Kaiser moved out of range.
Yurchon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yurchon throws a hook but Kaiser blocks it.
Yurchon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaiser shoots in looking for a takedown but Yurchon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaiser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yurchon misses with a looping left.
Yurchon lands a jab.
Yurchon connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaiser tries to clinch there but Yurchon circles away.
Yurchon cracks a nice hook into Kaiser's ribs.
Yurchon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaiser.
Kaiser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yurchon.
Kaiser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yurchon stuffs the takedown.
Kaiser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yurchon but Yurchon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good standup being displayed there by Yurchon as he connects with a hook.
Yurchon tests Kaiser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaiser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yurchon stuns Kaiser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaiser walks into a jab.
Yurchon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ai Yurchon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab, jab by Yurchon - just one landing.
Kaiser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yurchon scores with a hook to the body. Kaiser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaiser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurchon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaiser drops his hands momentarily and Yurchon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaiser is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurchon finish him?
Yurchon scores with a hook.
Yurchon throws a hook but Kaiser blocks it.
Yurchon cracks Kaiser on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kaiser falls backwards against the cage. Yurchon follows up with more strikes that drop Kaiser to his knees. Yurchon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kaiser! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ai Yurchon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martial Calixte (ranked 2090 p4p, 1976 weight class) and Paulo Dybala (ranked 148 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
140
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145
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martial Calixte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Dybala!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dybala misses with a jab to the body
letting Calixte counter with a right hand.
Calixte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dybala throws out the jab.
Calixte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calixte rushes Dybala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Calixte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Dybala.
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala misses with the head strike.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dybalas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Calixte.
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
Calixte misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow.
Calixte blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calixte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte pushes Dybala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte lands with a short shot to the head.
Dybala is rocked!
Calixte blocking some punches.
Dybala is still on wobbly legs! Can Calixte finish him?
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala seems to have recovered his senses.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala 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.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dybalas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calixte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calixte.
Dybala looks winded!
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow.
Calixte lands a hook that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
A short right from Calixte on the inside.
Calixte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
Calixte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dybala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Calixte is unloading with more strikes now! Dybala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martial Calixte!
Martial Calixte 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gracjan Muszkowski (ranked 1597 p4p, 1304 weight class) and Frenk Casteel (ranked 124 p4p, 103 weight class). Frenk Casteel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gracjan Muszkowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frenk Casteel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszkowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Muszkowski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the body
enabling Casteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Muszkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Casteel is just out of range.
Muszkowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casteel.
Casteel unleashes a big counter combination but Muszkowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muszkowski looks to land a right hand but Casteel moved out of range.
Casteel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muszkowski fails to land.
Casteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszkowski's elbow.
Muszkowski misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Casteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Casteel.
Casteel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muszkowski.
Casteel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Casteel's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Casteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Casteel jabs Muszkowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszkowski is looking to clinch.
Gracjan Muszkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casteel works Muszkowski's body with a nice hook.
Muszkowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muszkowski throws a good cross that connects.
Muszkowski looks to clinch
and Casteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muszkowski is rocked!
Casteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Muszkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muszkowski cracks a nice hook into Casteel's ribs.
Casteel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muszkowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Casteels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muszkowski tries to clinch but Casteel moves out of range.
Muszkowski tries to clinch but Casteel moves out of range.
Muszkowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Muszkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
A shot to the body from Muszkowski misses
and Casteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Casteel finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muszkowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Muszkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Casteel backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Casteel blocking some punches.
Casteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Casteel throws out a loose jab but Muszkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muszkowski pushes Casteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Casteel wants to stall.
Casteel stalling.
Casteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muszkowski throws a hook but Casteel avoids it easily.
Casteel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Casteel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muszkowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Casteel throws out a counter right but Muszkowski avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muszkowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muszkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casteel.
Muszkowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Casteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muszkowski moves into the clinch.
Muszkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casteel staying out of range there.
Casteel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Casteel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muszkowski momentarily.
Muszkowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muszkowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casteel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muszkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszkowski lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muszkowski.
Casteel misses with a body punch.
Casteel slowing the pace effectively.
Casteel pushes Muszkowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Casteel.
A short uppercut from Casteel.
Casteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Muszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Casteel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muszkowski blocks a jab.
Muszkowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muszkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muszkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Casteel.
Muszkowski misses with a hook to the body
and Casteel counters with a three punch combo that has Muszkowski backing up. Muszkowski nods at Casteel to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frenk Casteel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muszkowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casteel counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Muszkowski! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Casteel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frenk Casteel!
Frenk Casteel is the new bantamweight champion!
Frenk Casteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lasha Kvaratskhelia (ranked 1715 p4p, 1612 weight class) and Bo Cooper (ranked 131 p4p, 125 weight class). Cooper has chosen Honey Bear as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cooper on his heels. He'll look to pass Cooper's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooper is on top in guard.
Kvaratskhelia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Cooper advances to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands clasped together around Cooper's back. He's all about the action.
Kvaratskhelia taking some punishment here, with Cooper in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvaratskhelia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cooper is still trying to improve position.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia has control of Cooper's left arm, preventing Cooper from doing any damage.
Cooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kvaratskhelia working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper postures up in Kvaratskhelia's guard and throws a big left but Kvaratskhelia blocks it.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
Cooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper passes into half guard.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cooper prevents Kvaratskhelia from improving his position.
Cooper throwing shots but Kvaratskhelia is blocking nicely.
Cooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cooper winds up and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cooper lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper postures up in Kvaratskhelia's guard and throws a big left but Kvaratskhelia blocks it.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have got his legs back now.
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep a closed guard but Cooper is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia trying to strike off his back.
Cooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvaratskhelia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooper manages to get himself to full guard.
Cooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvaratskhelia pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely.
Cooper postures up and lands a big shot to Kvaratskhelia's brow.
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!
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Cooper 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.
Cooper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kvaratskhelia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cooper lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia struggling a bit here.
Cooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it.
Check out the look on Cooper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kvaratskhelia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Cooper works his way into full mount!
Kvaratskhelia tries to lock up and control but Cooper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvaratskhelia is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cooper! Kvaratskhelia is hurt baaadly! Cooper is firing away with more strikes - Kvaratskhelia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Cooper!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Cooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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