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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance King (ranked 5571 p4p, 221 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 3616 p4p, 173 weight class). Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hughes's half guard.
Hughes kicks off King and gets to his feet.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from King.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hughes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hughes is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sirus Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1062 p4p, 133 weight class) and David Cain (ranked 1170 p4p, 142 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Cain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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167 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Cain!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain connects with a jab.
Biernat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biernat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cain! But no joy.
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cain.
Cain connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Biernat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biernat pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cain lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain cracks Biernat with an open hand slap.
Biernat is rocked!
Biernat drops his hands momentarily and Cain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biernat instigates a clinch.
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Cain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biernat will feel that in the morning.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Biernat misses with a few strikes there.
Cain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Biernat drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
Cain told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like David Cain has been cut.
Cain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cain.
Biernat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cain throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Biernat scores with a four punch combination!
Cain is rocked!
Cain connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Biernat tumbling to the canvas! Cain pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Biernat was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Cain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Cain waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Mason (ranked 3412 p4p, 395 weight class) and Deshawn Shaw (ranked 6090 p4p, 555 weight class). Max Mason has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
It looks like Deshawn Shaw has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooh!!! Mason has knocked Shaw down with a huge combo! Mason steps away and waves a wobbly Shaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shaw is rocked!
Mason swinging wildly here.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
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!
Mason throws an overhand right that has Shaw reeling! Mason follows up with more punches and Shaw is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Mason!
Max Mason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 369 p4p, 54 weight class) and Richie Fortune (ranked 1672 p4p, 215 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richie Fortune enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Fortune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortune throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Fortune misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Fortune throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Fortune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortune swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortune throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Fortune gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Fortune has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fortune pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Fortune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortune lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Fortune lands a nice uppercut.
Fortune throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix lands with a left to the head.
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune slips under a jab.
Fortune misses with a body shot.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Fortune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fortune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Fortune avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Fortune doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fortune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fortune.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortune on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Fortune swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Fortune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Fortune circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortune throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Fortune looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Fortune misses its intended target.
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!
Phoenix scores with a jab. Fortune acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortune there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lunges at Fortune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortune's hand.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortune is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
Fortune looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Fortune throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Fortune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortune connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fortune rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Fortune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Fortune throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Phoenix.
Fortune throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix cracks Fortune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Fortune throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Fortune throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Fortune misses with the combination.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Fortune.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortune looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Fortune shakes it off.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Fortune staying out of range there.
Phoenix defending well as Fortune loads up on a big left hand.
Richie Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Fortune looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Richie Fortune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fortune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Fortune looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Phoenix lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Fortune misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortune.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Fortune had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortune off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
As Fortune tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Fortune manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phoenix cracks Fortune with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix cracks Fortune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortune in his tracks.
Fortune is rocked!
Fortune blocks a jab.
Fortune is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Fortune ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Fortune's head.
Fortune swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix drops Fortune with a big left hand! Fortune is injured, injured bad! Phoenix jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 1488 p4p, 184 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 4036 p4p, 411 weight class). Agnarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drop death - Scream. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuji Nagata !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagata wants to clinch.
Nagata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agnarsson sprawls well initially but Nagata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Agnarsson keeping control of the position.
Nagata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson trying to hold on to Nagata 's head to control him but Nagata postures up.
Nagata prevents Agnarsson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Agnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Nagata is very close to passing his half guard.
Agnarsson is controlling Nagata 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Agnarsson is pressing down on Nagata 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agnarsson is trying to keep Nagata in close.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nagata from controlling successfully.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nagata moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
Nagata has Agnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagata misses with some punches.
Agnarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Nagata .
Agnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagata is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Agnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nagata .
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is leaning against Nagata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagata .
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Still in the clinch, Nagata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Agnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Nagata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agnarsson or not.
Agnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Agnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
A shot in the inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nagata clinches up with Agnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Agnarsson's face.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nagata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Agnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagata 's calf.
Nagata drives through and clinches with Agnarsson against the cage.
Nagata avoiding damage as Agnarsson throws knees to the body.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nagata .
With the fighters up against the cage, Nagata throws an elbow but misses.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Agnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagata s head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nagata on the inside.
Nagata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Agnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nagata or not.
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Agnarsson 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.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Yuji Nagata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Agnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Agnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Agnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Nagata off balance momentarily.
Agnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagata slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagata wants to clinch up but Agnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Nagata has closed the distance and engaged Agnarsson in a clinch.
Nagata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Nagata 's ribcage. Nagata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Agnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Agnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagata .
Nagata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agnarsson. Agnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagata .
Nagata misses with a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Nagata misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata blocks the body kick.
Nagata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagata looking to throw knees to the head but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
Nagata 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nagata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Nagata is controlling him.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Nagata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
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!
Nagata gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson presses Nagata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagata 's elbow.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nagata pushes Agnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nagata defending well as Agnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarsson jabs Nagata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries to land a front kick but Nagata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Agnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson throws a right hand that Nagata ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagata also avoids with ease.
Yuji Nagata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agnarsson tries a knee to the head but Nagata blocks it.
Agnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Nagata misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Agnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson letting Nagata take a breather here.
Nagata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagata gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuji Nagata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
Nagata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Agnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagata .
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagata as Agnarsson tries to tie him up.
Nagata misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Nagata blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nagata or not.
A shot in the inside from Nagata .
Nagata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Nagata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Nagata controls the action.
Nagata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnar Agnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagata controls his hands.
Good body shot from Agnarsson.
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 short right from Nagata .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agnarsson.
Nagata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagata lands with a right to the head.
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagata doesn't manage to clinch there - Agnarsson circles away.
Agnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Agnarsson tenderised Nagata 's leg. Nagata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnar Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agnarsson, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnar Agnarsson!
Arnar Agnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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