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LFC 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Landings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Landings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Landings misses the target.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Landings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Landings looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurmagomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Landings is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Landings is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Landings avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Landings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Landings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Landings is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Landings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Landings tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Landings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Landings to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landings has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landings can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Landings trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Landings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurmagomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Landings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Landings being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Landings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Landings misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Landings wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Landings actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Landings throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landings is trying to hold Nurmagomedov in close to prevent damage but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Landings tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landings can do to turn this around?
Landings keeps trying to improve his position.
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Landings's temple.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Landings punching from the bottom.
Landings wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov stops Landings from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Landings for as long as he can get away with.
Landings tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Landings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jason Landings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Landings trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Landings trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Landings?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Landings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Landings working to try and regain half guard.
Landings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Landings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Landings to control.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Landings is looking to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Landings is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Landings trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Landings being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Landings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Landings is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landings stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Landings throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Landings looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Landings trying to control the position.
Landings looking for a sweep. Not yet Landings, not yet.
Jason Landings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Landings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Landings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov passes Landings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landings has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurmagomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov!
Landings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Landings is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landings throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nurmagomedov to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Landings from controlling successfully.
Landings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landings throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Landings's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Landings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Landings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliott Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 Los Angeles, Stu Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliott Alderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beck throws an off balance right hand
and Alderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Stu Beck has been cut.
Stu Beck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck fails to land with a series of punches.
Beck misses with a body shot.
Alderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Beck.
Beck tries to bum rush Alderson with a series of wild strikes but Alderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Alderson misses.
Beck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderson.
An inside leg kick lands from Alderson.
Beck feints a jab promting Alderson to slip. Beck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alderson's head backwards.
Alderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderson lands the left hand.
Beck throws an overhand right that lands on Alderson's shoulder, as Alderson tries to avoid the shot.
Beck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beck is rocked!
Beck connects with a body shot that sends Alderson's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck ducks right into an uppercut from Alderson.
Oh Beck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Beck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderson doesn't seem phased though.
Beck seems to have got his legs back now.
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
Beck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Alderson cracks the inside of Beck's front leg.
Beck cracks Alderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderson.
Beck dodges the punch combination from Alderson.
Alderson moves away from the strike by Beck.
Nice jab there from Alderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alderson connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Beck misses.
Alderson scores with a nice right hand.
Stu Beck's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beck misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderson counters with a solid body kick.
Alderson takes a swing at Beck's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alderson scores with a leg kick.
Beck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderson. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderson scores with a jab.
Beck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beck lands a jab to Alderson's midsection.
Alderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alderson. Alderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alderson misses with a body shot.
Beck misses with a hook. Alderson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Beck misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alderson.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beck.
Beck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alderson defending well as Beck loads up on a big left hand.
Beck scores with a jab to the head.
Beck ducks right into an uppercut from Alderson.
Beck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderson moves away.
Alderson thuds his shin into the meat of Beck's side.
Alderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beck's sensitive parts.
Alderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alderson throws a hook but Beck blocks it.
Alderson misses with a hook.
Beck misses with a body shot
and Alderson counters with a straight right hand.
Alderson defending well as Beck loads up on a big left hand.
Beck throws a series of punches but Alderson moves out of range.
Alderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck looks to land a combination but Alderson avoids it well.
Beck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beck is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stu Beck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice shot by Beck.
Beck misses with a looping left.
Beck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alderson.
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
Beck misses with a hook
and Alderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Alderson tenderised Beck's leg. Beck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderson.
Beck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alderson throws the left hand but Beck avoids the punch easily.
Beck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alderson connects with a body shot that sends Beck's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alderson wobbles Beck with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Alderson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Beck to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elliott Alderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbe Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Akimbe Quincy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akimbe Quincy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akimbe Quincy!
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, Ruslan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quincy swings widly with a right hand
and Quincy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Akimbe Quincy has been cut.
Quincy throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
A jab from Quincy misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magomedov, as that shot connected.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Quincy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quincy slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Magomedov and Quincy goes tumbling to the canvas! Magomedov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Quincy has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Quincy is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Quincy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Quincy is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quincy tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quincy regains half guard.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Quincy is defending well.
Quincy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Quincy is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Quincy tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quincy is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Quincy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Quincy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Quincy wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov looking to control but Quincy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quincy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Quincy is having none of it.
Quincy wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quincy tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov stops Quincy from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magomedov wants to control but Quincy is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Quincy.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quincy.
Quincy loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Quincy throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Quincy is out of range.
Quincy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akimbe Quincy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quincy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akimbe Quincy's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quincy was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Quincy jabs at Magomedov's body.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quincy throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akimbe Quincy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quincy misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Quincy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quincy throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quincy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quincy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quincy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Jeez, Akimbe Quincy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akimbe Quincy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ruslan Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Rui Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bravo Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo Herzog has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Rui Costa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bravo Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rui Costa , right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Rui Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rui Costa .
Rui Costa motions for Herzog to come forward. Rui Costa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rui Costa slips under a jab.
Rui Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Herzog is out of range and Rui Costa settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rui Costa . That's going to slow Herzog down.
Rui Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rui Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rui Costa manages to avoid it.
Rui Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Herzog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Rui Costa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herzog manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rui Costa .
Rui Costa is looking to slow Herzog down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rui Costa .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws a shot from downtown. Rui Costa moves away and avoids it.
Rui Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benson Rui Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rui Costa moves away.
Rui Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Rui Costa misses
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rui Costa !
Rui Costa wants to get back to his feet.
Herzog has an Americana. Rui Costa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Herzog is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Herzog hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bravo Herzog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kigo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Trusov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kigo Torres has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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289 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kigo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Borislav Trusov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trusov throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres moves into the clinch.
Trusov is trying to push Torres away but Torres has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trusov lands a body shot.
Torres blocks a body shot from Trusov.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trusov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torres or not.
Trusov lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Trusov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres tries to work over Trusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusov is trying to stall.
Trusov scores with a hook to the body.
Trusov tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Trusov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov stalling against the cage.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torres lands a left hand.
Trusov has Torres pushed against the cage.
Trusov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trusov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Trusov avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trusov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trusov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Torres tries to work over Trusov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torres as Trusov tries to tie him up.
Trusov is trying to stall.
Trusov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trusov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trusov's elbow.
Trusov can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Good body shot from Trusov.
Trusov pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres tries a body shot but Trusov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Trusov.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Trusov.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Trusov stalling in the clinch but Torres improves position.
Torres misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trusov wants to break free but Torres has control.
Torres prevents a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trusov lands a nice shot to the body.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trusov has Torres pushed against the cage.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trusov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trusov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Trusov as the two fighters clinch.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trusov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trusov tries to circle away but Torres has him pinned against the cage.
Trusov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trusov struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Trusov.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Trusov controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trusov.
Trusov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trusov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Trusov.
Trusov misses with a combination
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Torres misses with a looping right.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trusov.
Trusov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Trusov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trusov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borislav Trusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trusov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trusov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trusov lands a right hook to the body.
Trusov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres tries to counter by clinching up but Trusov breaks away and moves out of range.
Trusov cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
Trusov lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Trusov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trusov tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres prevents a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trusov tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trusov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusov taking a breather.
Good body shot from Trusov.
Torres keeps control of Trusov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torres working aggressively here.
Trusov struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Torres prevents a body shot from Trusov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trusov.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Trusov lands with a light punch inside.
Trusov tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Trusov.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trusov misses with a body punch.
Trusov misses with a punch to the body.
Torres letting Trusov take a breather here.
Trusov tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trusov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trusov scores with a hook to the body.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trusov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trusov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trusov tries to circle away but Torres has him pinned against the cage.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trusov tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borislav Trusov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trusov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Trusov controls the action.
Trusov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trusov's efforts to push away.
Trusov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torres seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trusov can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Trusov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trusov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Trusov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trusov is leaning against Torres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trusov scores with a hook to the body.
Trusov stalling the fight.
Trusov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trusov pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trusov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trusov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trusov struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Trusov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trusov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trusov pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trusov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres prevents a body shot from Trusov.
Trusov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trusov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Trusov as the two fighters clinch.
Trusov tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Trusov back against the cage.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trusov has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Nice body punch from Trusov.
Trusov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trusov tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Trusov lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trusov.
Trusov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Trusov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Trusov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Borislav Trusov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Trusov is just out of range.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Trusov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A shot to the liver by Trusov. Beautiful body shot.
Trusov cracks Torres with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Torres looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trusov finish him?
Torres is rocked!
Trusov digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trusov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Torres's head, knocking him out cold! Trusov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borislav Trusov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Faspred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomy Faspred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faspred moves into the clinch successfully.
Faspred stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Faspred.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Faspred for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faspred pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Faspred pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Faspred lands an elbow inside.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Faspred.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faspred to keep the fight standing.
Faspred stalling.
Faspred is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faspred down to the mat. Faspred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomy Faspred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Smith.
Faspred is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faspred swivels and escapes.
Tomy Faspred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faspred did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith wants to take a breather but Faspred is having none of it.
Faspred is trying to stand.
Smith is thwarting Faspred's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to take a breather but Faspred is having none of it.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Faspred defends it.
Faspred tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Faspred has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faspred punching from the bottom.
Faspred is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faspred tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faspred knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Faspred's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faspred.
Faspred is looking to get to half guard.
Smith has control of Faspred's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Faspred regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Faspred is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith looking to take Faspred's back but Faspred rolls and after a scramble, Faspred ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Faspred to escape a tricky position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faspred 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.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Faspred from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls Faspred momentarily but Faspred frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Faspred dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faspred moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bo Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Faspred forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Faspred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faspred is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faspred wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bo Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faspred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faspred scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faspred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faspred 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.
Smith controls Faspred momentarily but Faspred frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faspred clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faspred walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faspred darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Faspred is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faspred down to the mat. Faspred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomy Faspred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Smith.
Faspred closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith has hold of one of Faspred's legs. Faspred is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Faspred kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Faspred is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Faspred moves into the clinch successfully.
Faspred controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Faspred.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faspred controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Faspred turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faspred just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Faspred lands a damaging elbow.
Tomy Faspred has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Faspred has him pressed against the cage.
Faspred avoiding damage.
Faspred controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faspred has Smith pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomy Faspred.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faspred pinned against the cage. Faspred gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tomy Faspred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faspred doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faspred doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Faspred gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faspred comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Faspred dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Faspred moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Faspred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faspred sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Faspred avoids it this time.
Faspred tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Faspred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Faspred decides to stand back up. Faspred steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Faspred tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Faspred closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faspred smiles and moves away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faspred is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Faspred pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faspred tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faspred moves away.
Faspred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faspred's half guard.
Faspred is trying to control but can't.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Faspred defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Faspred is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Faspred takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Faspred keeps moving.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Faspred gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Faspred not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faspred wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Faspred is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faspred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Faspred wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faspred is one step ahead there.
Faspred wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tomy Faspred is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Faspred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Faspred is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faspred throwing strikes but missing.
Faspred is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faspred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faspred instigates a clinch.
Bo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faspred throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomy Faspred showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faspred, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Faspred!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitur Binesdirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Maximillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitur Binesdirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessandro Maximillian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binesdirty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Binesdirty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximillian is out of range and Binesdirty settles back down.
Maximillian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binesdirty checks a leg kick nicely.
Binesdirty plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Binesdirty misses with a body kick.
Maximillian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maximillian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maximillian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binesdirty was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximillian.
Binesdirty misses the shot to the body.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.
Maximillian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Binesdirty fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Binesdirty needs to keep his hands up - Maximillian had a free shot at his head there.
Binesdirty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximillian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Binesdirty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Maximillian.
Binesdirty misses with a low kick as Maximillian jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximillian! But no joy.
Binesdirty misses with a body shot.
Maximillian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Binesdirty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Binesdirty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitur Binesdirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binesdirty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maximillian counters with a nice uppercut.
Binesdirty defending well as Maximillian loads up on a big left hand.
Binesdirty is looking to score with low kicks.
Maximillian wants to counter the offense by Binesdirty and move into the clinch position.
Nice jab there from Binesdirty.
Maximillian lands a nice looking body kick.
Binesdirty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binesdirty fakes the leg kick and cracks Maximillian in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty.
Maximillian throws a hook but Binesdirty avoids it easily.
Binesdirty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximillian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximillian throws a jab when Binesdirty was well out of range.
Binesdirty missing with a left hand there. Maximillian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximillian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Binesdirty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Maximillian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Binesdirty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Maximillian misses.
A big right from Maximillian misses.
Maximillian looks to land a body kick but Binesdirty moved away.
Good work by Maximillian as he checks the leg kick.
Binesdirty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximillian finds it's way round the side to connect with Binesdirty's head.
Binesdirty misses with a double jab.
Maximillian connects with the punch.
Binesdirty lands a front kick.
Maximillian misses with a head kick.
Maximillian misses with a straight left.
Maximillian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binesdirty was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximillian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian ducks under a wild hook from Binesdirty.
Maximillian throws a leg kick but Binesdirty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maximillian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Binesdirty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Binesdirty scores with a kick to the body.
Binesdirty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binesdirty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximillian.
Binesdirty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximillian's head.
Binesdirty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maximillian throws an off balance right hand
and Maximillian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximillian lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
Binesdirty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Binesdirty misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alessandro Maximillian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maximillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty.
Maximillian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximillian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximillian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binesdirty.
Maximillian lands a jab to Binesdirty's midsection.
A head kick by Binesdirty misses
and Maximillian counters with a left to the body.
Alessandro Maximillian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binesdirty misses with an uppercut. Maximillian saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximillian blocks a jab.
Mitur Binesdirty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Binesdirty avoids the body shot from Maximillian.
Maximillian misses with an uppercut.
Binesdirty catches Maximillian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binesdirty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximillian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty throws a series of punches but Maximillian moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maximillian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximillian throws a hook to the side of Binesdirty's head but Binesdirty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Binesdirty tenderised Maximillian's leg. Maximillian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Binesdirty misses with a body shot.
Binesdirty misses with a body shot
and Maximillian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximillian. That's going to slow Binesdirty down.
Some wild striking there from Maximillian.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Binesdirty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximillian manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian 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.
Maximillian moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximillian. Binesdirty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximillian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Binesdirty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Maximillian misses the target.
Maximillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty.
Binesdirty has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Binesdirty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximillian.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
Maximillian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximillian blocks a low kick nicely.
Binesdirty throws a lazy head kick
and Maximillian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximillian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Binesdirty pushes Maximillian away with a front kick.
A jab from Maximillian misses.
Binesdirty throws a right and a left that Maximillian avoids nicely.
Binesdirty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maximillian's calf.
Maximillian blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
Maximillian blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
It seemed like Maximillian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Binesdirty throws a low kick, looking for Maximillian's leg but Maximillian calmly moves out of range.
Binesdirty avoids the body shot from Maximillian.
Binesdirty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximillian throws out a counter right but Binesdirty avoids it with no problem.
Maximillian misses with a body punch
and Binesdirty counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty misses with a low kick.
Maximillian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Binesdirty moves away from the strike by Maximillian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximillian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximillian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binesdirty avoids a kick to the body.
Binesdirty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Binesdirty looks to land a combination but Maximillian avoids it well.
Binesdirty misses with a kick to the body.
Maximillian is looking for the big counter here.
Maximillian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Binesdirty scores with a shot to the body.
Binesdirty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Binesdirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alessandro Maximillian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Binesdirty misses
and Maximillian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Binesdirty misses the shot to the body.
Maximillian lands a head shot.
Binesdirty works over Maximillian's head and body with a nice combination.
Maximillian lands with a cross.
Binesdirty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Binesdirty cracks Maximillian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Binesdirty throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximillian.
Maximillian lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binesdirty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximillian lands with a nice combination. Binesdirty backs away looking to recover.
Binesdirty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximillian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximillian throws a body punch but Binesdirty moves out of range.
Binesdirty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximillian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binesdirty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximillian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maximillian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Binesdirty - the referee stops the clock and Maximillian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Binesdirty. Maximillian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Binesdirty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Binesdirty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maximillian throws a looping overhand right but Binesdirty ducks down to avoid it.
Binesdirty throws a leg kick
and Maximillian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Binesdirty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mitur Binesdirty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Binesdirty counters with a low kick, right behind Maximillian 's knee.
Maximillian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximillian swings for the body but Binesdirty moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Binesdirty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Binesdirty does no damage.
Maximillian misses with a low kick.
Binesdirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximillian.
Maximillian cracks Binesdirty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maximillian throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Maximillian.
Maximillian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Binesdirty is rocked!
Binesdirty jabs at Maximillian's body.
Oh Binesdirty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Binesdirty's calf.
Maximillian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binesdirty seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick by Binesdirty misses
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Maximillian. Beautiful body shot.
Binesdirty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximillian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximillian moves out of range of the strikes.
Binesdirty defending well as Maximillian loads up on a big left hand.
Binesdirty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maximillian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maximillian lands a jab to Binesdirty's midsection.
Binesdirty throws an off balance right hand
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximillian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximillian jabs at Binesdirty's body.
Binesdirty gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Maximillian to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Binesdirty throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Binesdirty tenderised Maximillian's leg. Maximillian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Binesdirty blocks a leg kick.
Binesdirty misses with a jab to the body
and Maximillian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Binesdirty's knee momentarily.
Maximillian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maximillian tried to score with a low kick but Binesdirty checks it.
Binesdirty looks to throw a body kick
and Maximillian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximillian misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Maximillian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maximillian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Maximillian!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haider Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drake - Energy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haider Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitrov punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimitrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Ali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov scores with a nice right hand.
Dimitrov tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
As Dimitrov backs away, Ali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Dimitrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali slips a jab from Dimitrov.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ali moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Dimitrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a shoulder strike.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimitrov's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Dimitrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali blocking some punches.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Dimitrov is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimitrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Ali.
Dimitrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Dimitrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dimitrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimitrov's elbow.
Dimitrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov is trying to stall.
Dimitrov tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Dimitrov back against the cage.
Dimitrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dimitrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for Dimitrov's leg but Dimitrov calmly moves out of range.
Dimitrov feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dimitrov.
Ali throws a hook but Dimitrov avoids it easily.
Dimitrov lands a head kick. Ali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Haider Ali has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimitrov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitrov throws a nice head kick!
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimitrov throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali throws a low kick but Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dimitrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
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!
Ali working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov scores with a hook to the body.
Ali has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands a left hand.
Dimitrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimitrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimitrov stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dimitrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimitrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dimitrov presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov can't break the clinch.
Dimitrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimitrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali thows a leg kick but Dimitrov checks it
and Dimitrov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Dimitrov is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov misses the shot to the body.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Dimitrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali throws a series of strikes that have Dimitrov backpedaling.
Dimitrov scores with a leg kick.
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Dimitrov wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dimitrov, as that shot connected.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Dimitrov catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimitrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Dimitrov lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimitrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitrov throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali rushes Dimitrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dimitrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dimitrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dimitrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dimitrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Nice cross by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimitrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Dimitrov tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
A lazy body kick from Ali
and Dimitrov counters with a nice body kick.
Dimitrov lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali slips under a jab from Dimitrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimitrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dimitrov pushes him off.
Dimitrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dimitrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimitrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimitrov checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimitrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Dimitrov catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Dimitrov thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimitrov lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimitrov cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
Dimitrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Dimitrov scores with a kick to the body.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Ali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Ali.
Dimitrov lands a front kick.
Dimitrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Dimitrov throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dimitrov misses the jab.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Dimitrov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali's head.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Dimitrov slips under a jab.
Dimitrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali being controlled against the cage.
Dimitrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimitrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Dimitrov misses with a body kick.
Ali tries to counter by clinching up but Dimitrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali throws the left hand but Dimitrov avoids the punch easily.
Ali misses the jab.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dimitrov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ali digs a good hook to Dimitrov's body.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali misses with a hook.
Dimitrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good work by Dimitrov as he checks the leg kick.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dimitrov misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Dimitrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimitrov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov walks into a jab.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Dimitrov is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a jab when Dimitrov was well out of range.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dimitrov is rocked!
The cut above Daniel Dimitrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimitrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a leg kick but Dimitrov moved away.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimitrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Ali as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Dimitrov misses its intended target.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dimitrov just manages to avoid it.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Dimitrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dimitrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dimitrov.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Dimitrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat.
Dimitrov throws a lazy head kick
and Ali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dimitrov tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Dimitrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimitrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a hook. Dimitrov ducked under it nicely.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Ali forces Dimitrov back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimitrov.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dimitrov.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Dimitrov gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haider Ali had his way with Daniel Dimitrov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dimitrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Ali takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ali blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitrov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ali's head.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Dimitrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Dimitrov misses with a leg kick.
Dimitrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimitrov slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Dimitrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Dimitrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimitrov leaning against his opponent.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dimitrov with a big uppercut! Dimitrov tries to clinch up but Ali pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dimitrov to the mat! Dimitrov covers up and Ali unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haider Ali!
Haider Ali is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sic Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jawbreak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sic Vicious !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Jawbreak!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawbreak takes one to the chin there.
Vicious lands a jab.
Jawbreak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jawbreak shoots in for a takedown but Vicious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vicious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jawbreak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vicious counters with a nice uppercut.
Jawbreak is rocked!
Vicious lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jawbreak head around and knocks him out cold! Vicious hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sic Vicious !
Sic Vicious retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Sic Vicious made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dick Jawbreak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kalashnikov Nutrition will help me bounce back, go check them out.'.
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