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MFC - 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 23998 p4p, 4820 weight class) and Saitama Saitama (ranked 436 p4p, 391 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saitama Saitama!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski throws a sloppy head kick and Saitama moves out of range easily.
Zakrzewski scores with a jab to the body.
Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Saitama moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zakrzewski.
Saitama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakrzewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but Saitama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Saitama won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski stalling against the cage.
Saitama managing to block the knees to the body from Zakrzewski.
Saitama stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zakrzewski avoiding damage as Saitama throws knees to the body.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position but instead, Saitama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zakrzewski into the cage.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saitama walks away with a smile on his face. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zakrzewski tries to counter with a takedown but Saitama is quick to defend against it.
Saitama swinging wildly here.
Saitama scores with the left hand. Zakrzewski knows he should have avoided that one.
Zakrzewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitama goes for a double leg but Zakrzewski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zakrzewski continues to drive forward.
Saitama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zakrzewski counters with a two punch combo.
Saitama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saitama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakrzewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Saitama. Those never looked like landing.
Saitama shoots in looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski tries to sprawl out of it but Saitama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zakrzewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saitama is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Saitama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zakrzewski doesn't seem phased though.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Saitama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saitama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zakrzewski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saitama shoots in for a double leg but Zakrzewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saitama.
 It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Saitama tries to bum rush Zakrzewski with a series of wild strikes but Zakrzewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saitama but Saitama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zakrzewski moves to clinch but Saitama breaks away
and Saitama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saitama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zakrzewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Saitama has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zakrzewski takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saitama.
Zakrzewski breaks the clinch.
Saitama misses with a takedown attempt
and Zakrzewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zakrzewski throws the kick towards the body but Saitama avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitama darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Saitama into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Saitama both land. Nice combination.
Saitama connects with a body shot that sends Zakrzewski's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saitama tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saitama to the ground. Saitama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Saitama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Zakrzewski slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zakrzewski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saitama Saitama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitama moves into range and clinches up with Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saitama smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saitama Saitama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saitama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zakrzewski at a distance.
Zakrzewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakrzewski dives in for a single leg takedown but Saitama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zakrzewski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Saitama.
Zakrzewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown
and Saitama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saitama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zakrzewski moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitama.
Saitama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saitama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saitama walks away with a smile on his face. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saitama pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saitama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zakrzewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saitama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saitama walks away with a smile on his face. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saitama lands a left and a right that send Zakrzewski crashing to the mat, dazed. Saitama thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitama lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Saitama with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saitama.
Saitama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zakrzewski is fending him off so far but Saitama persists. Nope, Zakrzewski circles away and we're back to standing.
Saitama lands a left and a right that send Zakrzewski crashing to the mat, dazed. Saitama thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Zakrzewski is rocked!
Saitama connects with a stiff jab that staggers Zakrzewski - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saitama Saitama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Nejc (ranked 2222 p4p, 4974 weight class) and Tokita Ohma (ranked 238 p4p, 428 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195
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187
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Nejc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokita Ohma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohma swings widly with a right hand
letting Nejc counter with a right hand.
Nejc tests Ohma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nejc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ohma! Nejc lets Ohma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Ohma is rocked!
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!
Ohma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ohma is still on wobbly legs! Can Nejc finish him?
Nejc looks to land a combination but Ohma avoids it well.
Nejc checks a low kick from Ohma.
Ohma seems to have recovered his senses.
Nejc cracks Ohma with an uppercut from hell and Ohma crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nejc's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nejc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ohma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nejc dives into side control.
Ohma tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Ohma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ohma trying to get back to his feet but Nejc is in full control for now.
Nejc is riding his opponent, not letting Ohma buck him off.
Nejc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nejc looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nejc controlling the positon.
Ohma is trying to get back to his feet but Nejc has full control of the position and if anything, Ohma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nejc lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ohma.
Nejc really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ohma.
Ohma wants to get back to his feet.
Nejc biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nejc lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ohma's head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nejc controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nejc slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nejc continues to stall.
Ohma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nejc controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Nejc 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.
Ohma misses with a double jab
letting Nejc counter with a right hand.
Ohma throws a head kick but Nejc moves out of range.
Ohma looks to land a combination but Nejc avoids it well.
Ohma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohma misses with a wild combination.
Nejc connects with a body shot that sends Ohma's belly button to the back.
Ohma lands a lovely overhand right.
Nejc sends Ohma crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nejc is motioning to the referee to let Ohma up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nejc counters with a right hand from hell and Ohma is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 3589 p4p, 4892 weight class) and Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 357 p4p, 412 weight class). Glover's entrance music is GOAT Power. A fine choice. Musashi Miyamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musashi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely.
Miyamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miyamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glover checks it well.
Glover drives through and clinches with Miyamoto against the cage.
Miyamoto is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Miyamoto misses.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Miyamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a one-two to the body.
Miyamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glover darts in and clinches Miyamoto up against the cage.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Glover misses the jab.
Miyamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Miyamoto throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Miyamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto wants to land a leg kick but Glover is out of range.
Miyamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover blocks a head kick by Miyamoto.
Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miyamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyamoto misses with a hook
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
Miyamoto throws a nice looking combination but Glover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyamoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Miyamoto looks winded!
Miyamoto missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover has closed the distance and engaged Miyamoto in a clinch.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miyamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto gets caught flat footed, as Glover shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Glover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miyamoto wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him.
Glover gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miyamoto misses with a head kick.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover rushes Miyamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Miyamoto.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyamoto's head.
Glover gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover throws a right and a left that Miyamoto avoids nicely.
Miyamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miyamoto with a nice calf kick.
Miyamoto throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Miyamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glover clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyamoto is trying to force a seperation but Glover has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miyamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Musashi Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Miyamoto misses.
Miyamoto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Miyamoto misses.
Glover clinches.
Glover is pressed up against the cage. Miyamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glover down to the mat. Glover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miyamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Miyamoto misses with a low kick.
Glover moves into the clinch.
Glover digs a right hand into Miyamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyamoto's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyamoto is breathing heavily.
Glover scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyamoto should have avoided that one.
Miyamoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Glover throws a series of punches but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyamoto has time to react.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyamoto can do to turn this around?
Miyamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miyamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Miyamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glover clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover breaks the clinch.
Glover instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Glover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover digs a right hand into Miyamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyamoto's gas tank.
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
Glover lands a left and a right that send Miyamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Glover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Miyamoto is rocked!
Glover lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Miyamoto falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Glover!
Roger Glover 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monni Mantzurin (ranked 1491 p4p, 2874 weight class) and Oliver Hardy (ranked 173 p4p, 306 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monni Mantzurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy into guard.
Mantzurin keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantzurin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy in to control the position.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is in close to Mantzurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Mantzurin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardy looking to control.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy pulls Mantzurin in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mantzurin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mantzurin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mantzurin has passed into side control.
Hardy tries to bench press Mantzurin off him but Mantzurin keeps the position.
Hardy wants to control but Mantzurin postures up.
Mantzurin wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
Mantzurin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mantzurin working the ground and pound.
Hardy tries to control but Mantzurin manages to take his back.
Mantzurin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hardy to escape the position.
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mantzurin cracks Hardy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hardy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantzurin lands punches and elbows.
Mantzurin lands shots from the back.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
Hardy avoids the strikes from Mantzurin.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Mantzurin tightening his grip on Hardy, looking for the choke.
Mantzurin controlling well, preventing Hardy from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantzurin moves away.
Mantzurin fails to land the takedown.
Hardy sizes up Mantzurin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mantzurin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantzurin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mantzurin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantzurin is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantzurin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monni Mantzurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mantzurin has picked Hardy up and slammed him! Hardy can't keep hold of the triangle and Mantzurin manages to pass to side control!
Mantzurin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy is trying to control Mantzurin's posture but Mantzurin avoids it.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Mantzurin stands up and beckons Hardy to his feet.
Mantzurin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mantzurin is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Mantzurin's temple.
Mantzurin is trying to stand up here but Hardy is controlling him well.
Mantzurin is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantzurin avoid being mounted?
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mantzurin defending well though.
Hardy not doing much here.
Mantzurin tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Mantzurin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin is trying to stand.
Mantzurin is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy prevents Mantzurin from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is working for an americana but Mantzurin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hardy was thinking about the submission.
Mantzurin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Monni Mantzurin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy lands a head shot.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy catches Mantzurin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantzurin shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantzurin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantzurin.
It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantzurin with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monni Mantzurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantzurin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantzurin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Mantzurin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantzurin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mantzurin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Mantzurin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantzurin is rocked!
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Mantzurin is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Mantzurin's guard.
Mantzurin pushes Hardy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oh Mantzurin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy feints a jab promting Mantzurin to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mantzurin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Mantzurin walks straight into a right hand from Hardy - that's dropped him! Hardy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mantzurin from any more punishment! Mantzurin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Hardy!
A less than humble Oliver Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 833 p4p, 1441 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 109 p4p, 179 weight class). Mercer comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Osmany Pizziconi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pizziconi checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi feints and as Mercer raises his hands in defense, Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer wants to stand but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Mercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi slips nicely into half guard.
Mercer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi prevents Mercer from standing back up.
Pizziconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Mercer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mercer pushes Pizziconi off looking to stand but Pizziconi dives back in and keeps control.
Mercer is concentrating on defense, preventing Pizziconi from advancing position.
Pizziconi is taking a breather. Mercer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pizziconi chips away with some ground and pound.
Mercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pizziconi on the ground.
Pizziconi stays in close to Mercer's body and controls the position.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pizziconi jumps guard and drags Mercer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mercer is trying to control but can't.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
Mercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pizziconi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi is looking to improve his position.
Pizziconi is holding on to half guard well.
Mercer wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping him busy.
Mercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Pizziconi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi clinches with his opponent.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Mercer is looking for a counter combo.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Mercer lands a nice shot that snaps Pizziconi's head back.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Mercer keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pizziconi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pizziconi walks into a left hand.
Mercer misses with a combination
and Pizziconi counters with a single leg into guard. Mercer didn't expect that.
Mercer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizziconi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pizziconi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pizziconi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercer as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Mercer as Pizziconi shoots in.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pizziconi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercer as he jumps to the side.
Mercer lands a slapping body shot.
Pizziconi feints and as Mercer raises his hands in defense, Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizziconi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pizziconi is defended easily by Mercer.
Mercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mercer.
Bobby Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Pizziconi circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Pizziconi misses
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pizziconi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pizziconi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercer.
Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Mercer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pizziconi.
Bobby Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pizziconi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Pizziconi feints the counter takedown.
Mercer lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercer, which made it look bad.
Pizziconi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mercer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mercer works over Pizziconi's head and body with a nice combination.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pizziconi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi throwing shots but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pizziconi.
Mercer tries to roll over but Pizziconi keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Pizziconi there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pizziconi lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Mercer's temple.
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobby Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mercer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pizziconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 2730 p4p, 935 weight class) and Rico Milka (ranked 218 p4p, 75 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Milka!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Milka scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudayev should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudayev. Milka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudayev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Milka.
Milka lands a high kick!
A big right from Milka misses.
Dudayev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dudayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudayev.
Milka misses the shot to the body.
Milka throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudayev connects with a right hand. Milka shakes it off.
Dudayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milka.
Milka is rocked!
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dudayev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milka walks straight into a right hand from Dudayev - that's dropped him! Dudayev jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Milka from any more punishment! Milka complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev made sure to mention his sponsor, AVALON in his post fight interview.
Rico Milka was interviewed post fight and said 'whaaaat ?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 1330 p4p, 746 weight class) and Brad Pfanne (ranked 157 p4p, 97 weight class). Luciano comes into the arena with SHORT PEOPLE blaring out of the sound system. Ray Luciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Ray Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano jabs Pfanne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Pfanne avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Pfanne. Pfanne gets slowly back to his feet.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Pfanne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pfanne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pfanne tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Pfanne tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Pfanne fails with a takedown attempt.
As Pfanne looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Pfanne just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfanne ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Pfanne tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Pfanne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pfanne showed some decent athleticism there.
Luciano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pfanne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfanne slips a nice elbow through Luciano's hands, connecting with Luciano's forehead.
Pfanne prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Pfanne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pfanne is thwarting Luciano's attempts to control the position.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
Pfanne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luciano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pfanne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Pfanne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfanne is thwarting Luciano's attempts to control the position.
Luciano wants to get back to his feet.
Luciano has hold of Pfanne's hands but Pfanne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pfanne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Luciano is looking to escape.
Pfanne drops an elbow to the side of Luciano's head.
Pfanne is nestled in close to Luciano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Pfanne is controlling well.
Pfanne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pfanne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano taking some punishment here, with Pfanne in his half guard.
Luciano taking some punishment here, with Pfanne in his half guard.
Pfanne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano gets full guard.
Pfanne postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Luciano covers up, he's hurt! Pfanne keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pfanne and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pfanne can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
A relieved looking Brad Pfanne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 213 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Amari Howell (ranked 27 p4p, 128 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amari Howell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell gets a takedown into half guard.
Howell working the head and body with strikes.
Lynar has hold of Howell's hands but Howell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynar sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lynar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Howell jumps into side control!
Lynar is looking for a sweep.
Howell working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Howell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Lynar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell grinds an elbow into Lynar's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lynar down.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Howell but great work by Lynar.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Howell is having none of it.
Howell is in trouble now - Lynar has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Howell has worked his arm free - good work by Howell!
Howell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lynar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Howell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynar off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell is hanging on to Lynar's back as he tries to escape.
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lynar covers up after that shot from Howell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Howell is looking for the choke from the back position but Lynar is controlling his hands well.
Howell is persistently looking for the submission but Lynar is defending it well.
Howell working for the choke.
Howell lands shots from the back.
Howell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lynar has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Howell on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lynar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Howell is trying to stick to Lynar's back but Lynar is turning into Howell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Howell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lynar.
Howell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
Lynar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Lynar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howell controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
Lynar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amari Howell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lynar misses with a body shot.
Lynar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howell looks to clinch
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howell looking to score a takedown here. Lynar is defending well but Howell drives through and ends up in Lynar's guard.
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Howell is in close to Lynar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is trying to keep Howell in close.
Howell pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lynar is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howell thows a huge punch but Lynar dodges it nicely.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynar defends it well.
Howell misses with a head shot. Lynar uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howell wanted to stand there but Lynar had control of the position.
Lynar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Lynar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell chips away with some ground and pound.
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Lynar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.
Amari Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynar's head.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell stands up over Lynar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howell is aware though and is defending well.
Howell pushes down on Lynar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynar!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Howell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell connects with a bit shot that sees Lynar covering up! More strikes from Howell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howell is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Crowder (ranked 239 p4p, 777 weight class) and Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 34 p4p, 99 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Crowder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjurstrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bjurstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Bjurstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjurstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crowder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjurstrom's head backwards.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjurstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Crowder.
Bjurstrom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowder throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjurstrom pinned against the cage. Bjurstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Crowder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bjurstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjurstrom controls Crowder momentarily but Crowder frees himself.
Bjurstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Bjurstrom is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Crowder is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Crowder winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Bjurstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!
Will Bjurstrom go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crowder trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bjurstrom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Crowder's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bjurstrom has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bjurstrom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crowder doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom gets his hands free as Crowder looks to control.
Crowder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Aleksandar Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bjurstrom seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Crowder's chin but Crowder turns very nicely into Bjurstrom's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Crowder.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder chips away with some ground and pound.
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bjurstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjurstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyd Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder shoots and misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjurstrom can do to turn this around?
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjurstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves away
and Bjurstrom counters with a good low kick that Crowder was not able to check.
Bjurstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping left.
Bjurstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crowder to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder motions for Bjurstrom to come forward. Crowder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom lunges at Crowder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowder's hand.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Crowder misses with a combination
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crowder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Crowder.
Bjurstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder sizes up Bjurstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Crowder does no damage.
Crowder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowder is in Bjurstrom's guard.
Crowder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bjurstrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjurstrom is keeping the position for now.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crowder is trying to drag Bjurstrom to the mat but Bjurstrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom stalls.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom cracks Crowder with a nice body shot.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bjurstrom is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bjurstrom down to the mat. Bjurstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Bjurstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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 Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowder is looking to counter punch.
Crowder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crowder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crowder with the inside leg kick.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Bjurstrom misses with a straight right.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Crowder misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Bjurstrom tries to work over Crowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjurstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Bjurstrom moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder fails with the takedown.
Crowder lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bjurstrom eats them both and turns towards Crowder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Crowder ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
Bjurstrom 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.
Crowder feints and as Bjurstrom raises his hands in defense, Crowder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bjurstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crowder defends it easily.
Crowder postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjurstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Bjurstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder clearly takes 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.
Crowder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Bjurstrom tries to get set, Crowder tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjurstrom manages to avoid the attempt.
Crowder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bjurstrom's guard.
Bjurstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crowder defends well.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position here.
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjurstrom wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowder works his way into side control.
Crowder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crowder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bjurstrom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crowder working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Crowder keeps moving and retains side control.
Bjurstrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder lands a nice forearm strike.
Crowder working the head with strikes.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder landing strikes.
Crowder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bjurstrom is rocked!
Bjurstrom taking a bit of punishment here - Crowder scoring with strikes.
Bjurstrom is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Bjurstrom struggling a bit here.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjurstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bjurstrom tries to improve position but can't.
Crowder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crowder in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bjurstrom looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Crowder turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title!
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